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Northern Peninsula Area

Our Northern Peninsula Area campus is located in Bamaga, approximately 40 kilometres from the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula. The Northern Peninsula Area is rich in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and is made up of five Indigenous communities: Bamaga, Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon, and Seisia. Bamaga is the most northern township in mainland Queensland and is a popular tourist destination for 4WD enthusiasts.

What's on offer at the Northern Peninsula Area campus

Study areas offered at the Northern Peninsula Area campus include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care, RATEP, early childhood education and care, first aid and CPR.

Facilities and services

  • Art room
  • Computer room
  • Customer service centre

Featured Courses

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an educator in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Careers

  • Out of School Hours Care Assistant
  • Family Day Care Provider
  • Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant
  • Early Childhood Education and Care Worker
Next Start : 13 Jan 2025

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Progress your career in Early Childhood Education and Care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or service supervisor.

Careers

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Early Childhood Service Supervisor
Next Start : 03 Feb 2025

CPR Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Ensure your CPR skills are always up-to-date with this invaluable CPR short course. Be ready to confidently provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the work place or community.

Next Start : 06 Jan 2025

Certificate III in Community Services

Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.

Careers

  • Varied Community Support Worker Roles
  • Individual Community Support Worker
  • Neighbourhood Centre Worker
  • Community Services Worker
Full Time : 6 months
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Certificate III in Health Administration

Kick-start your career in health administration with this entry-level course and become a medical administrator, medical receptionist, or admissions clerk.

Careers

  • Health Administrative Worker
  • Admissions Clerk
Full Time : 6 months
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

First Aid and CPR Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course that will give you the skills to confidently respond in a medical emergency in the workplace or community.

Next Start : 06 Jan 2025
View all Northern Peninsula Area courses

Northern Peninsula Area

Street address

Sebasio Street,
Bamaga Qld 4876

Postal address

PO Box 179,
Bamaga Qld 4876

Monday8.45am-12.30pm
Tuesday8.45am-12.30pm
Wednesday8.45am-12.30pm
Thursday9am-12.30pm
Friday9am-12.30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Public transport

There is no public transport available to the Northern Peninsula Area campus.

Cycling

If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class.

Parking

We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our Northern Peninsula Area campus.

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