September AND October -

CPR/First Aid courses discounted!!

CPR = $69 (usually $79) and First Aid = $149 (usually $169) Still Same Quality Without Compromise

New Trading name “NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SKILLS”

All Course Industries

First Aid

Hair & Beauty

Business

Work Skills

Individual Support

Hospitality

Tourism

Cookery

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Testimonials

Beaudyl, Beauty Graduate

I was pretty confident before I enquired that I would sign up then and there, but after chatting with Sue, I was even more excited about starting. The ladies at Far North Training were so welcoming and helpful.

ABBY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE

My confidence grew on the course, but the key thing for me was discovering what I wanted to do career wise.

GRACE, HOSPITALITY SKILL SET GRADUATE

I plan to pursue hospitality and put all the skills I’ve learnt to use.

JACQUI, BEAUTY GRADUATE

Having an experienced trainer right there to answer all our questions on the spot was great.

RACHAEL, HOSPITALITY SKILL SET GRADUATE

I gained experience dealing with customers and the confidence to do my job. Everything you learn has the ability to be transferrable if you let it.

LURLINE, CARING IN THE REGION GRADUATE

I had been cleaning for 20 years and I wanted a change. This course is all about providing care for people who need it.

About Us

Who we are

We've been helping Tropical North Queenslanders upskill, re-train and kick start careers since 2011. National College of Skills (NCS), trading name of Far North Training & Consultancy, are based in Mossman and we service communities throughout the region in Cooktown, Atherton, Mareeba and Cairns.

Not your standard RTO - Empowering communities through skills and learning

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to helping our communities thrive. We work hand-in-hand with employers across the region to ensure our courses align with local workforce needs, closing skills gaps and supporting regional growth.

Our team of expert trainers, all based locally, are passionate about helping individuals learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We offer a wide range of flexible training solutions designed to support both personal and professional development.

With small class sizes and a personalised approach, we deliver high-quality education in a supportive environment—combining professionalism with genuine care for each student’s success.

What we offer

Here at NCS we offer a diverse range of training programs in the health, community care, and hospitality industries under direct student, apprenticeship or traineeship pathways.

We offer accredited training for:

School leavers and those ready to kick start their career
Individuals seeking a career change
Existing employees upskilling or upgrading their qualifications
Employers addressing the training and skilling needs of existing staff
Employers starting an apprenticeship or trainee program
Secondary school students interested in kick starting their career pathway while still at school under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program.

As a Registered Training Organisation, NCS is a Skills Assure supplier (SAS). This means we’re approved to deliver training and assessment services subsidised by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Visit our funding page here for further details on available assistance.

At NCS, your success is our success. We are passionate about helping you achieve your goals and a career you love.

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Access Queensland Government Subsidised Training

Students can now take advantage of funding programs for subsidised training, available under Queensland Government initiatives. Learn more.