Distance Learning / Home Study Courses in Australia

Acs Distance Education:
ACS Distance Education offers over 350 courses in a wide range of displines. All courses are run by correspondence, with many also offered online and by CD (with or without tuition). Established in 1979, ACS has educated thousands of full and part-time students, many of whom have gone onto successful employment, in industry or in their own businesses. Others have used their courses to develop a hobby, or simply broaden their general education. We currently have over 3000 students enrolled from Australia and around the world. The school employs staff in 3 states of Australia, plus the UK, USA and New Zealand.

Hobby and vocational courses, including short courses (100 hrs), Certificate & Diploma Courses in the following:

Horticulture courses
Crops, plant varieties, home gardening, landscaping,
permaculture, self sufficiency, hydroponics, herbs and more

Agriculture courses
Horses, aqua culture, animal husbandry, breeding, dairy cattle, Sustainable agriculture, Organics, etc.

Science courses
Science and Technology, machinery, biochemistry, human biology, etc.

Business and Management
Advertising, bookkeeping, promotions, business studies, management, finance, marketing, supervision, etc.

Health Science
Advanced Diplomas in Nutrition, Naturopathy, Sports therapy,
Remedial therapies, wellness,Western herbal medicine

Alternative and Natural Living Courses
Alternative Energy, Permaculture, Healthy Buildings, Mud Brick, Self sufficiency and more

Writing and Journalism
Publishing, journalism, freelance writing, children's writing, editing, communication, publishing.

Photography
Ddigital photography, landscape photography, photographing people, etc.

Health, Fitness and Recreation
Aerobics, Aqua fitness, Elite fitness leaders certificate, Facility management, risk assessment and more

Information Technology
Web design, computer operations, programming, servicing, etc.

Ecotourism and Adventure Activities
Ecotourguide course, bushcraft and more

Hospitality
Bed and breakfast management, bar service, Human nutrition, Hotel management, tourism....

Environmental
Conservation, ecology, marine life studies, environmental waste management, ornithology, zoology, etc.

Education and Training
Instructional and training courses, Alternative education, Research Skills, etc.

Psychology
Biopsychology, child psychology, conflict management, stress management, marketing psychology, counseling, and more..

Pet Care Courses
Pets, horses, poultry, Animal behaviour, etc.

Research
Research Project I, II, III, IV