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Western College is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that contributes to the wellbeing of the community through the creation of opportunities for lifelong learning and vocational education and the development of educational pathways and services for members of the community.
In October 2018, Western College was acquired by VERTO, an award winning, not-for-profit organisation assisting businesses and individuals with all their apprenticeship, employment and training needs.
Current Course Information
Are you interested in studying at Western College? Our courses are designed to help you learn in practical ways about specific job areas. We help you get the skills you need to start a job, progress in a career or go on to higher levels of education. Contact our friendly staff today to learn more.
Barista and Cafe Skills
RIIWHS202D – Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204D – Work safely at heights
SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling services (RCG)
Popular Courses
Here are some of our most popular courses on offer at Western College. For further information on any of our courses, please contact the office during business hours on 02 6884 2899.
License to Operate Forklift Truck
This unit specifies the outcomes required for the operation of a powered industrial truck equipped with a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachment, for licensing purposes.
Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
Interested in starting a career in construction? This introductory course will ensure you meet the general level of occupational health and safety induction training for the construction industry, as required by NSW legislation.
Work Safely at Heights
The Statement of Attainment in Work Safely at Heights covers you to work at heights or depths in the civil construction, mining, drilling, extractive industries, or any industry involving people working in high places.
Work Zone Traffic Control
Controlling the flow of traffic in a public or private work zone setting is an important role, where the safety of both workers and the general public is at risk. This course will teach you how to liaise with drivers and control the flow of traffic.
Western College is a division of VERTO
Western College News
Short Course Guide Out Now
We are currently accepting enrolments for our Short Courses in a variety of units such as White Card, Work safely at heights, Enter and work in confined spaces, First Aid, Barista & Cafe Skills, and RSA & RCG. This training is subsidised by the New South Wales...
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VERTO ACQUIRES WESTERN COLLEGE DUBBO
10 October 2018 VERTO has today announced that it will acquire leading Western NSW training institution, Western College. The acquisition sees Western College join the VERTO business, while retaining its current name and operating base in Dubbo, NSW. VERTO is...
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Orana Australian Small Business Advisory Service presents a One Day Website Building Workshop – 8th March 2018
Trainer: Glen Dunkley from iconnectyou.com.au Glen is a Certified Inbound Marketing Professional and a Certified Social Media Marketer. “Will show you how to build a website that works, without the high expense of hiring a web developer.” You will learn how to: ...
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