Short CourseCPCCWHS1001
White Card — Work Safely in Construction
1 day
Canberra · Sydney · Online
RTO Provider No. 40954
New Canberra Campus Enrolments Open
Australia's trades workforce starts here.
Nationally recognised qualifications and short courses in construction, telecommunications and workplace safety — delivered by trainers who still work in industry.
- 40954
- ASQA RTO
- 12+
- Qualifications
- 2
- Campuses
Nationally Recognised
ASQA Registered RTO
Funded places
Industry trainers
Popular Courses
Canberra's most enrolled.
The short courses and qualifications most in demand at our Canberra and Sydney campuses right now — start dates every month.
Coming soonCPCCWHS1001
White Card
Short Course
- Duration
- 1 day
- Fee
- Coming soon
- Next intake
- Canberra & Sydney
Coming soonHLTAID011
Provide First Aid
Short Course
- Duration
- 1 day
- Fee
- Coming soon
- Next intake
- Canberra & Sydney
Automotive tradeAUR30620
Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanical Tech
Qualification
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Fee
- Apprenticeship
- Next intake
- Canberra · Sydney
ApprenticeshipCPC30220
Cert III in Carpentry
Qualification
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Fee
- Apprenticeship
- Next intake
- Sydney · Canberra
Builder pathwayCPC40120
Cert IV Building & Construction
Qualification
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Fee
- F2F / Online
- Next intake
- Canberra · Sydney
Growing tradeICT30519
Cert III Telecommunications Technology
Qualification
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Fee
- F2F / Workplace
- Next intake
- Canberra · Sydney
Short Courses
Get qualified in days, not years.
Compliance, safety and licensing courses for individuals and employers — delivered face-to-face at our campuses or blended online.
Short Course
Short CourseHLTAID011
Provide First Aid
1 day
Canberra · Sydney
Short CourseICTTEN202
Telecommunications Safety Awareness
2 days
Canberra · Sydney
Qualifications
Nationally recognised qualifications.
From Certificate III apprenticeships to Diploma-level construction management — every ACTA qualification leads somewhere licensed.
CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
3 Years · Apprenticeship
Canberra · Sydney
CPC40120
Certificate IV in Building & Construction
12 Months
Canberra · Sydney
ICT30519
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
12 Months
Canberra · Sydney
AUR30620
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
3 Years · Apprenticeship
Canberra · Sydney
Why ACTA College
A different kind of training college.
ACTA was founded by tradespeople and industry leaders to deliver training that actually works on Australian worksites.
About ACTA CollegeTrainers still on the tools
Every trainer brings 15+ years of live industry experience — not academic theory.
Built for licensing outcomes
Our qualifications align directly with NSW and ACT trade licensing pathways.
Funded study options
Smart & Skilled (NSW) and Skilled Capital (ACT) places available for eligible students.
Flexible delivery
Day, evening, weekend and blended online intakes across both campuses.
Study in Canberra or Sydney
Train where Australia is building.
Now Open
45 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT
CBD location with light rail access and dedicated workforce training facilities.
New Campus
Canberra Campus
ACTA's new Canberra campus is a purpose-built training facility delivering nationally recognised short courses and qualifications to apprentices, career changers and employers across the ACT.
- Funded places under ACT Skilled Capital
- Direct partnerships with the MBA ACT
- Day, evening and weekend short-course intakes
- Onsite workforce training for ACT employers
Flagship
Sydney Campus — Parramatta
Our Western Sydney campus is home to full-scale carpentry, bricklaying and waterproofing workshops, right in the heart of NSW's construction corridor.
- Smart & Skilled funded places (NSW)
- Full-scale trades workshops on site
- Direct apprenticeship intake partnerships
- Online & blended delivery options
Industry Partnerships
Connected to the people who hire.
ACTA partners with the builder networks, employers, government bodies and apprenticeship providers shaping the trades workforce in NSW and the ACT.
Master Builders ACT
Industry partner
HIA
Housing Industry Association
NSW Smart & Skilled
Funded training partner
Skills Canberra
ACT Government
Group Training Australia
Apprenticeship network
Australian Apprenticeships
AASN partner
1,800+
Students trained annually
96%
Course completion rate
92%
In work within 3 months
RTO 40954
ASQA registered since 2012
Student Success
Real careers. Real graduates.
Apprentices, career changers and supervisors trained at ACTA — now licensed and working across Australian worksites.
Daniel R.
Licensed Carpenter, Sydney
I was a 38-year-old career changer. ACTA's trainers had been on the tools their whole lives — that's why it actually clicked.
CPC30220 · Certificate III in Carpentry
Aisha M.
Telco Tech, Canberra
I went from no industry experience to a full-time role with a Canberra telco within three months of finishing.
ICT30120 · Cert III Telecommunications
Mitchell K.
Site Supervisor, ACT
The Cert IV got me my builder's licence application across the line. The trainers knew the NCC inside out.
CPC40120 · Cert IV Building & Construction
How Enrolment Works
From enquiry to enrolled in 3 steps.
01
Choose your course
Browse short courses or qualifications, then submit your online enquiry.
02
Eligibility & funding
We check your USI, identity and eligibility for Smart & Skilled or Skilled Capital funding.
03
Start training
Receive your enrolment confirmation, induction pack and intake date.
Meet Your Trainers
Taught by people who've done the work.
Every ACTA trainer comes from industry — licensed, experienced and still connected to the worksites our graduates walk onto.
22 yrs industry
Dean Morrison
Lead Trainer — Carpentry & Construction
Cert IV TAE · Builder's Lic. NSW
18 yrs industry
Sarah Pereira
Head of Telecommunications
Cert IV TAE · ACMA Cabling
16 yrs industry
James Thornton
WHS & Compliance Trainer
Cert IV WHS · Cert IV TAE
14 yrs industry
Kira Watson
Canberra Campus — Lead Assessor
Diploma VET · Cert IV TAE
Frequently Asked
Questions, answered.
Can't find what you need? Our enrolment team responds to enquiries within one business day.
Contact enrolmentsIs ACTA College a registered training organisation?
Yes. ACTA College is a nationally recognised RTO registered with ASQA (RTO No. 40954), authorised to deliver qualifications listed on training.gov.au.
Can I get funding for my course?
Eligible NSW students can access Smart & Skilled subsidies, and ACT students may access Skilled Capital funding. Our enrolment team will confirm your eligibility during enquiry.
Do you offer online and blended study?
Most short courses and several qualifications are available in blended mode, combining online theory with face-to-face practical assessment at our Canberra or Sydney campus.
What's the difference between a short course and a qualification?
Short courses (e.g. White Card, First Aid) deliver a single unit of competency in 1–2 days. Qualifications (Cert III, IV, Diploma) are multi-unit programs leading to a nationally recognised credential.
Where is the Canberra campus located?
The Canberra campus is at 45 Northbourne Avenue, in the heart of the CBD with direct light-rail access and dedicated workshop facilities for trades and telecommunications training.
Can ACTA deliver training onsite for my business?
Yes. Our industry team designs customised workforce training packages delivered at your premises across NSW and the ACT — get in touch via the contact form.
Your next intake
Ready to start training with ACTA College?
Apply online in under 5 minutes. Our enrolment team will confirm your funding eligibility and next intake date within one business day.
National
1300 730 830
Sydney
02 9601 6662