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Online and blended learning

At Gold Coast Institute of TAFE we're committed to supporting you in achieving your goals. We deliver courses to suit today's technology and busy lifestyle, offering greater flexibility so that you can study outside of traditional working hours.

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE delivers a number of courses using online and other flexible or blended learning study options, including face-to-face, online, independent study, simulated, work based and computer-assisted. 

Read what one student had to say:

"I recently completed a Diploma of Business Management through the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, via Blended Learning. I have previously tried to complete courses by correspondence only and found it too difficult without any interaction.  The facility offered by the institute was excellent as I had the interaction that I needed online and also by regular teleconferences. The course also offered the convenience I needed for both working full time and I even moved interstate after enrolling. The course was very practical and I have been able to broaden the aspects of my current employment since. Without the facility in my current circumstances I would not have been able to complete this diploma."

Erika Mueller - Diploma of Business Management

Read the benefits of online and flexible learning when you visit our Online and flexible learning options page.

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Online and blended learning courses

Business
English as a foreign language
English as a second language
Health
Real estate

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Business

Business management - online

Consolidate management trends with strategic or operational focus to strengthen business performance and increase the bottom-line.

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English as a foreign language

Available to offshore students

English for health professionals - doctors - online

This course has five units based on three doctor-patient consultations. Each unit provides extensive listening practice, a range of language and pronunciation exercises and a rich bank of supporting resources. View course demonstrations.

English for health professionals - nurses - online

This course has six units based on a variety of hospital situations. Each unit provides videos of nurses in hospital settings, listening exercises and a range of language, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary exercises and fact sheets. The course is supported by a printable workbook which provides additional practice. View course demonstrations.
General English 2 - online A 240 hour course at beginner level. Study 12 units which will build your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing on topics for everyday life including shopping, health and jobs. View course demonstrations.
General English 3 - online A 240 hour course at intermediate level. Study 12 units which will build your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing on topics for everyday life including leisure, jobs and the media. View course demonstrations.
Workplace English - pronunciation - online This course consists of three units. In each unit you can listen to, and copy native speakers talking about their work and communicating in workplace situations. View course demonstrations.
Workplace English - the grammar you need - online This course consists of three units. The three units focus on the grammar required to write e-mails and memos, accident and incident reports and company profiles. View course demonstrations.

Workplace English - writing skills for work - online

This course consists of three units. The three units provide practice in writing notes and messages, memos, emails and letters. View course demonstrations.

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English as a second language

Visa category determines eligibility for funded programs.

Written and spoken English I

Learn English in a class, full time or part time, at home with a volunteer tutor or through the Independent Learning Centre (ILC). Learn the language needed to participate in the Australian Community.

Written and spoken English II - online

Build speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to actively participate in the Australian Community.

Written and spoken English III - online

Build speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills to actively participate  in the Australian Community.

Written and spoken English IV

Develop language and literacy skills while following a course designed for jobseekers and people wanting further education and training.

English for health professionals - doctors - online

Learn to communicate effectively with patients in English. The "Basic Package" is based on doctor-patient consultations where units provide extensive listening practice, a range of language and pronunciation exercises and a rich bank of supporting resources. The "Teacher Support package" includes teacher support via e-mail and/or telephone. View course demonstrations.

English for health professionals - nurses - online

Study the English you need for lots of different situations in a hospital. Watch and listen to nurses working at a hospital.
The "Basic package" uses videos of nurses in hospital settings, listening exercises and a range of language, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary exercises. Fact sheets are supported by a printable workbook for further practice. The "Teacher Support package" includes teacher support via e-mail and/or telephone. View course demonstrations.

Workplace English - the grammar you need - online

An advanced level course to improve English grammar in the workplace. The three units in this course focus on the grammar required to write emails and memos, accident and incident reports, and company profiles.  View course demonstrations.

Workplace English - writing skills for work - online

Practice writing notes and messages, memos, emails and letters. The "Basic Package" gives practice in writing notes, messages, memos, letters and e-mails in a workplace setting. The "Teacher Support package" includes teacher support via e-mail and/or telephone. View course demonstrations.

Workplace english - pronunciation - online

Build pronunciation skills by listening to and imitating native speakers talking about their work and communicating in workplace situations. The "Basic package" of this course focuses on the pronunciation skills needed to communicate clearly and fluently in workplace interactions. The "Teacher Support package" includes teacher support via e-mail and/or telephone. View course demonstrations.

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Health

Working and communicating in the health industry - online

Communicate with clients and other health workers.

Administer a practice - online

Learn small business management skills successfully conduct a health therapy practice.

Anatomy and physiology 

Anatomy and physiology is a core subject requirement if you are considering a career in any area of the health industry. All body systems will be covered in this course.

Infection control - online

Learn about hygiene and sanitation practices in a professional massage setting.

Health terminology - online

Learn to understand and respond to instructions, carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of people including other health practitioners as well as clients, using appropriate practice-massage specific and generic medical terminology.

Follow the organisations occupational health and safety policies - online

Learn hygiene, sanitation and occupational practices in a professional massage setting.

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Real estate  

Real estate

The full licence in real estate is mandatory for operating your own real estate office. Gain the qualification needed to apply for registration through the Office of Fair Trading.

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This page was last updated at 02-July-2008
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