Courses List 2011 Basic education Employment/Back to Work skills Computer courses Vocational skills (nationally recognised workplace qualifications) Professional and Community Development

This list represents courses that might be conducted. Not all of these are planned for 2011 but might be considered dependent on demand for the course. Costs of courses generally indicative of course funded through Adult Community and Further Education, Department of Planning and Community Development. Prospective students should be aware that some courses attract a higher fee subject to the availability of these funds at time of enrolment. Course fees are subject to change but will remain within the Ministerial Directive for Fees and Charges

CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (21770VIC/21771VIC/21772VIC/21773VIC/21774VIC)
If you have left school too early or you simply wish to improve your general education skills including reading, writing, mathematics and communication then this course is for you. These new courses are designed specifically to prepare students for employment and/or further study to VCE and TAFE courses. Learn everyday number skills, reading and writing and improve oral communications in a friendly, integrated class environment. This course enables participants to approach learning utilising a variety of learning methods including multimedia and interactive computer technologies.
For more information on each of these certificates please follow the links: 21770VIC, 21771VIC, 21772VIC, 21773VIC, 21774VIC

CERTIFICATE OF INITIAL ADULT LITERACY AND NUMERACY (21890VIC/21891VIC/29892VIC)
This course is an accredited course designed  for people with special needs in literacy and number skills. Develop your reading, writing and money skills in a non-threatening environment. Specific modules of this course may prove beneficial in addressing your special needs.
For more information on these certificates please follow the links: 21890VIC, 21891VIC, 29892VIC

LITERACY FOR THE WORKPLACE
Gain valuable literacy and numeracy skills to assist you in gaining employment. Accredited under the Certificates of General Education for Adults (21770VIC, 21771VIC, 21772VIC, 21773VIC & 21774VIC), these sessions are targeted to achieve improved workplace literacy and numeracy for specific industries. These programs prepare students for employment utilising a variety of learning methods including multimedia and interactive computer technologies.

This list represents courses that might be conducted. Not all of these are planned for 2011 but might be considered dependent on demand for the course. Costs of courses generally indicative of course funded through Adult Community and Further Education, Department of Planning and Community Development. Prospective students should be aware that some courses attract a higher fee subject to the availability of these funds at time of enrolment. Course fees are subject to change but will remain within the Ministerial Directive for Fees and Charges

CERTIFICATE I IN WORK EDUCATION (21672VIC)
This course is designed to enable persons with special learning needs to access workplace opportunities through vocational learning. What makes people employable is their personal social skills and workplace attitudes and behaviours rather than specific vocational skills. Through this course, participants will develop enterprising skills and employability qualities. Modules include Workplace Education, Career Planning, Workplace Communication Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Orientation to Learning and Orientation to Work.
For more information please click HERE

CERTIFICATE I IN TRANSITION EDUCATION (21673VIC)
This course is designed to enable persons with special learning needs to access workplace opportunities through vocational learning. What makes people employable is their personal social skills and workplace attitudes and behaviours rather than specific vocational skills. Through this course, participants will develop enterprising skills and employability qualities. Modules include Workplace Education, Career Planning, Workplace Communication Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Orientation to Learning and Orientation to Work.
For more information please click HERE

CAREER MANAGEMENT AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS
This course is designed to prepare participants to determine appropriate work outcomes through research and self-evaluation with an emphasis on individual requirements and circumstances within labour market conditions and variables. Call now to register your interest in this program.

RETAIL SKILLS - AN INTRODUCTION
No retail experience? Place yourself above the other job applicants by gaining selling skills, customer service, communication, grooming, housekeeping, safe work practices and operating a POS (Point of Sale) terminal. This course is accredited, nationally recognised training within the Certificate II in Retail (SIR20207)

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Courses designed as entry level to computer training and establishes an intermediate competency level at completion. Courses at locations throughout the region. Courses subsidised to allow access to the beginner in computer operation. Register your needs for training in computers. Courses in Camperdown, Terang, Mortlake, Timboon, Derrinallum and Cobden. Book early ! Sessions: Day/Evening (12X2Hr Sessions) Cost:  $55 plus amenities fee $45 (includes course booklet)

COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
This course enables participants to learn the real basics that will help to get them started with computers. A short taster within a friendly atmosphere. Now’s the time to start your computer learning. Venue: Camperdown/Terang/Cobden/Lismore. Sessions: Daytime & Evening Courses Available. Times and dates to be determined. (5X2Hr Sessions) Cost: $55.00 plus amenities fee $45 

SLOWER PACED LEARNING IN COMPUTERS
Confused about computers? Conquer any fears you may have by learning simple procedures, elementary handling and basic concepts on popular word processing and spreadsheet packages.

WORD (WORD PROCESSING) IN A DAY
Like to learn the essentials of word processing? Join us in this short course and learn simple procedures, elementary handling and basic concepts on a popular word processing package. This course can be conducted in most locations. A daytime course would be from 9.30am—4.00pm. You might prefer an evening course over two evenings.

EXCEL (SPREADSHEETS) IN A DAY
Like to learn the essentials of using spreadsheets? Join us in this short course and learn simple procedures, elementary handling and basic concepts on a popular spreadsheet package. This course can be conducted in most locations. A daytime course would be from 9.30am—4.00pm. You might prefer an evening course over two evenings.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP
This course is designed to look at basic and advanced operations of Photoshop beginning with an introduction to the Photoshop environment. You will learn how to create simple digital paintings, edit your own photographs to remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches and correct image exposure. Further, you will learn how to switch the backgrounds on images and how to remove wrinkles and blemishes from photos, just like they do in the magazines. You'll also learn how to use the power of Photoshop's brush engine and how to use Photoshop's selection tools.

This list represents courses that might be conducted. Not all of these are planned for 2011 but might be considered dependent on demand for the course. Costs of courses generally indicative of course funded through Adult Community and Further Education, Department of Planning and Community Development. Prospective students should be aware that some courses attract a higher fee subject to the availability of these funds at time of enrolment. Course fees are subject to change but will remain within the Ministerial Directive for Fees and Charges

CERTIFICATE III IN AGED CARE (CHC30208)
This nationally accredited course is specially designed for people who are not currently working in the aged care sector but wish to gain a current qualification for employment in the sector.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE III IN DISABILITY (CHC30408)
This nationally accredited course is specially designed for people who are not currently working in the disability sector but wish to gain a current qualification for employment in the sector.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE III IN CHILDREN’S SERVICES (CHC30708)
This nationally accredited course is specially designed for people who are not currently working in the child care sector but wish to gain a current qualification for employment in the sector. Course planned over two days per week (9.30am-4.30pm) plus work placement of one day per week within child care environments/centres.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE I INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICA10105)
This nationally accredited course provides participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to function at a basic level of ICT competency in the contemporary information society. Students supplement the qualification with additional office application/experience to go directly into higher information technology training.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE II INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICA20105)
This nationally accredited course provides participants with the skills and confidence to use a computer effectively and covers the installation of software, management of spam and other destructive software and the application of computer problem solving techniques to routine malfunctions.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Students may enrol for individual units to upgrade skills in specific computer applications
For example you might like to learn Quickbooks, MYOB or just simply wish to learn word processing or the internet.

CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS (BSB20107) 
This nationally accredited course enables participants to develop competence in office administration including such areas as handling mail, processing records, communication, Occupational Health and Safety, operating office equipment, operate a computer to produce simple documents, organisation of personal work schedules, co-operating as a team member and basic bookkeeping.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE III IN BUSINESS (BSB30107)
This nationally accredited course enables participants to develop competence in office administration including such areas as handling mail, processing records, communication, Occupational Health and Safety, operating office equipment, operate a computer to produce simple documents, organisation of personal work schedules, co-operating as a team member and basic bookkeeping.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE III IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSB30407)
This nationally accredited course enables participants to develop competence in office administration including such areas as handling mail, processing records, communication, Occupational Health and Safety, operating office equipment, operate a computer to produce simple documents, organisation of personal work schedules, co-operating as a team member and basic bookkeeping.
For more information click HERE

CERTIFICATE IV IN TRAINING & ASSESSMENT (TAE40110)
This nationally accredited course enables people to obtain a qualification to deliver nationally accredited training, together with industry-based vocational training and assessment under the auspices of a Registered Training Organisation within Australia. RPL/RCC Upgrade from BSZ40198/TAA40104 through recognition of prior learning/current competencies through a simple one-to-one assessment process.
For more information click HERE

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE
Course accredited under Certificate II in Business (BSB20107) and Certificate III in Business (BSB30407) specifically designed for people who wish to study medical terminology for work place requirements in aged care, nursing, etc. This course looks at use of basic and advanced medical terminology utilized in communication with medical clients and would be of particular interest to those engaged in medical reception or those considering nursing and medical careers.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM
Do you work for voluntary groups within the community? Would some training assist you to understand or better perform the tasks you have to do?  If so, we offer the opportunity for you to undertake training in an office environment to learn whatever skill you require. Try a couple of hours per week or even a half day for 10 weeks to gain really useful skills. Call now to register your interest in this program.

FOOD SAFETY/FOOD HYGIENE - CERTIFICATE II IN RETAIL - SIR20207
Apply Retail Food Safety Practices (SIRRFSA001A) This module is suitable for all persons involved in aspects of food handling and food preparation for community groups, voluntary organisations (to persons working in canteens and catering for fundraising activities) and retail outlets.

FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR - CERTIFICATE III IN RETAIL - SIR30207
Apply Retail Food Safety Practices (SIRRFSA001A)/Monitor food safety program (SIRRFSA002A) This module is suitable for all persons responsible for developing food safety plans for retail food outlets and involved in aspects of food handling and food preparation.

FIRST AID LEVEL 2 AND UPDATE COURSES
These courses are for people wishing to gain first aid qualifications for work or to update existing qualifications. Courses are conducted

Should you have special training requirements or require the use of training facilities -
eg computer training venue, for your business or interest group, please contact the centre manager on 5593 2920 today

This page last updated on 26 August 2011