GEM College’s short courses range from half day to three-day courses. GEM short courses provide students and employers with a meaningful end result whilst providing a building block towards further study.

Generic titles are provided for convenience.

‘Local Government

Course Title	Length (Days)
Elected Members – Understanding Planning Processes	1
Elected Members – Understanding Meeting Procedures	1
Governance in Local Government	1
Licenses including Software Licensing	0.5

 

Management, Leadership & Communication

Course Title	Length (Days)
Managers & Leaders Interpersonal Skills	2
Performance Management & Review Procedures	2
Managing Change & Problem Solving	PROJECT
Strategic Process Management	1
Mentor Systems Management	PROJECT
Mentors & Managers	2
Workplace Communication	2
Business Communication	1
Women in the Workplace	1
Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace	2
Organisational Needs Analysis (Strategic Planning)	2
Manager / Leader Styles	2
Ethnographic Studies	2

 

Personal Development

Course Title	Length (Days)
Conflict Management 1	1
Goal Setting	0.5
Time Management	1
Negotiation Skills	0.5
Personality in the Workplace	0.5
Conflict Resolution	1
Report Writing	2

 

Human Resource Management

Course Title	Length (Days)
Personnel Recruitment & Induction	2
Skills Audits	1
Alcohol / Drug Abuse in the Workplace	0.5

 

Workplace Teams

Course Title	Length (Days)
Team Problem Solving	2
Managing Empowered Teams	2
Facilitating Team Meetings	1
Building Teams	2
Team Facilitation	1
Team Skills	1
Team Skills – Effective Empowerment	1

 

Finance, Accounting & Budgeting

Course Title	Length (Days)
Financial Performance Management	2
Budgeting for Training	2

 

Contracts & Legislation

Course Title	Length (Days)
Tenders & Contracts	2
Contractual Administration	2
Contract Law	2

 

Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare

Course Title	Length (Days)
Hazard Management	0.5
Safety & Statistics	1
Advanced Safety Project	PROJECT
Safety & Legislation in the Workplace	2
Foundations of Workplace Safety	1
OHSW – The Act, Regulations & Implications	1
Manual Handling	1
Ergonomics in the Workplace	1
Fire, Personal Protection & Emergency Procedures	1
Confined Space Entry – Entry Procedures	2
Hazardous Substances	1
Dangerous Goods Transportation	2
Safety Project	PROJECT
Asbestos Removal – these courses are Nationally Recognised Training. Click here for more data

 

Quality Systems & Productivity

Course Title	Length (Days)
Just-in-Time Management	2
Quality & Customer Service	1
Quality Improvement	1
Leaders & Quality Managers	1