Success stories
Student case studies
In their own words — career-changers, international students and lifelong learners on what studying with CBD College did for them.
RSA, RCG & Barista
An aviation pilot adds hospitality skills as an international student
“The skills you learn — teamwork, customer service, working under pressure — are useful in many industries, not just hospitality.”Read Alfred J.'s storyBarista
A veteran teacher reinvents herself, one coffee at a time
“I didn't have a chance to be bored — I was switched on the whole day.”Read Therese C.'s storyBarista
Refreshing hospitality skills after a career break
“An inclusive environment with equal access to career development for all ages and levels of education.”Read Robyn L.'s storyBarista
A home barista masters latte art and free pouring
“I've already recommended the barista course to a friend.”Read Weina Q.'s storyBarista
A pilates instructor comes back for the coffee after first aid
“Just sign up. Seriously.”Read Charmaine C.'s storyRSA & RCG
A hospitality worker steps into a gaming attendant role
“I'm using what I learnt in my day-to-day work.”Read Bing W.'s storyCert IV WHS, TAE40122 & Diploma of WHS
From electronics tech to safety mentor
Senior Safety Advisor, Service Stream (NBN)
“CBD College helped me work as a senior safety advisor and mentor people new to safety.”Read Darryl Buley's storyTAE40122 — Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
A hairdresser of 20 years becomes a teacher
Hair artist & salon owner
“By completing my TAE I'm now qualified to teach at TAFE level — which means I could be in the industry for many years to come without needing to be 'on the tools' for the rest of my career.”Read Nadia Pinto's storyCert IV WHS & BSB51319 Diploma of WHS
25 years in mining, levelled up in safety
Site SEQT Manager, Byrnecut Australia
“The fact they have a building you can attend and get interaction is a good student experience.”Read Michael Synan's storyBSB41419 — Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
A plant manager left hungry to keep studying
Plant Manager, Teys Australia
“It has given me a hunger to study more.”Read Martin Cherrington's storyBSB41419 Cert IV WHS & Diploma of WHS
From camp cleaner to qualified safety rep
FIFO Safety Representative, Process Minerals International
“Have immense trust in this college, and you'll achieve your dream of getting your qualifications with solid knowledge, competent skills and the confidence to face work challenges.”Read Daisy McGowan's storyBSB41419 — Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
A 19-year Nestlé veteran chasing a Masters
Health & Safety Officer, Nestlé
“I had a fantastic experience with CBD College for Cert IV in WHS via Zoom. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and humble and guided us well.”Read Shamim Gulzar's story
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