What is a Short Course?
A short course is a type of short learning programme through which a learner may or may not be awarded credits, depending on the purpose of the programme. A Credit-bearing short course is a type of short learning programme for which credits, in relation to the courses contribution to a particular programme, unit standard and/or (part) qualification, is are awarded. (Paraphrased from CHE, 2001:44). A credit-bearing short course contains less than 120 credits. • e.g. Skills programmes leading to the achievement of credits in relation to a qualification; A Non-credit-bearing short course is a type of short learning programme for which no credits are awarded in relation to unit standards or (part) qualifications depending on the purpose and/or assessment of the programme. • e.g. Programmes where less than 1 credit can be awarded.
Short courses are a cost and time effective way to help you gain new skills or try new things. Kangan Batman TAFE offers over 200 short courses at our seven campuses. Completing a short course such as the Food Handlers Certificate or the First Aid Level II may even help you with your future job prospects.
