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Murwillumbah Community College Excellence in Adult and Community Education

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2021 Term 1 Course Guide

Call in to see us at Shop 9 Murwillumbah Plaza, 47 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah or call (02) 6672 6005. Ask about flexible payment options and subsidies for accredited courses, and concession prices for lifestyle courses for pensioner and

health card holders and people currently unemployed. .RTO: 90044

ACCREDITED COURSES FOR WORK

Boost your career prospects. Enrol in one of our short accredited courses.

I.T skills now available. FREE COMPUTER COURSES ON PAGE 3

LIFESTYLE COURSES

Follow your passion through workshops and courses in arts and crafts, meditation and

relaxation, language and writing.

SHORT ACCREDITED COURSES Full information on the courses below is available in our Course Information Sheets

5. Apply First Aid & Resuscitation (CPR) with

Accredited Training Company (RTO31549)

This course is booked directly with Accredited Training Company by phoning (07) 55226542. The course is held at the Murwillumbah Community College campus. Date: Sat 23rd Jan, 27th Feb, 27th March, or 24th April Time: Practical 9.00am - 1.00pm - Theory completed on line. Due to COVID restrictions and social distancing, times may vary Please call (07)55226542 for any queries.

2. Barista – SITHFAB005 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee with Helga Krammer. Learn to make espresso coffee, store coffee and maintain commercial coffee machines. In this two day course you will complete SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety and SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee. Also included in this course are units from FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways - FSKOCM03 Participate in simple spoken interactions at work &

FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information This course runs for 2 consecutive days. Dates: Wednesdays starting 10th February, 24th February, 17th March or 7th April Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm Fee: $165 Subsidies are available for eligible students.

1. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate with Helga Krammer.

Registered food businesses require a Food Safety Supervisor. This is a one day course which requires the completion of the units SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices and SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety. Also included is a unit from FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways - FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Dates: Thursday 18th February, Friday 12th March or Thursday 1st April Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm Fee: $220 Subsidies are available for eligible students.

3. RSA – SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol with Helga Krammer.

The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) unit aims to provide liquor service staff with the knowledge and awareness necessary to responsibly serve alcohol in licensed premises. Also included in this course are units from FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways - FSKOCM03 Participate in simple spoken interactions at work FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Subsidies are available for eligible students. Date: Friday 5th February, 26th February, 19th March or 16th April Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $200

4. NSW White Card - CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry with John Myers. This White Card course covers the Work Health and Safety Training required prior to commencing work tasks within any of the sectors of the construction industry. This unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements. Subsidies are available for eligible students. Date: Wed 20th January, 10th February, 3rd March, 31st March or 21st April Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Fee: $150

SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality-Full Qualification

This course is for people who want to work in the food and beverage sector of the Hospitality industry. Your completion could lead to work in bars, restaurants, nightclubs, clubs, cafes, hotels, motels, resorts and conference centres. The college is equipped with a commercial kitchen which will be used extensively throughout. May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students. Please enquire.

10. ICTSS00046 Digital Literacy—eCitizen Skill Set with Charlie Parratt

Complete three of the fundamental units from ICT10115 Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology - ICTICT101 Operate a personal computer, ICTICT102 Operate word processing applications and ICTICT103 Use, communicate and search securely on the internet. At the end of this course you will have covered topics ranging from general Windows PC use through to using software applications such as Microsoft Word, email clients and web browsers. A range of secure and useful PC, internet and email practices will be covered. Prior knowledge of basic windows filing is preferred. Duration: Tuesdays for 8 weeks. Commencement: Tuesday 16th February Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Fee: $450 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

Smart and Skilled Programs Murwillumbah Community College is an approved Smart and Skilled provider. In 2021, eligible students are entitled to enrol in subsidised Foundation Skills courses and qualifications up to and including Certificate IV. Smart and Skilled promotes quality training, introduces new fee arrangements and supports disadvantaged students. Various supports offered as needed; one to one tuition, small study groups; access to computer facilities, student counselling; family friendly class hours. To find out more, access the Smart and Skilled website at https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible or enquire further at the college by phoning (02) 6672 6005 or calling in at Murwillumbah Plaza, Shop 9/47 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah.

Other payment options If you are not eligible for Smart and Skilled there may be other forms of subsidies available so please enquire with us. If a full fee payment is required then there are reasonable payment plans available to you.

Unique Student Identifier From January 1 2015 each person enrolled in any accredited training (short, part time or full time) requires a USI – Unique Student Identifier. Your USI will help keep your training records and results together in an online account controlled by you. You will be able to access your training records and results (or transcript) whenever you need them. You can apply for this at www.usi.gov.au

Student Information

Full Qualifications in 2021

7. CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support with Wendy Gilbett and Bec Samuels.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in community and/or residential settings who provide person-centred support based on an individualised plan with people who are aging, or have a disability. Speciality streams in Aged care and Disability Care both included. Home and Community Care can also be completed. For additional streams, training duration will increase. Refer to the Course Information Sheet.

Duration: 2 days per week for 30 weeks Commencement: Mon 8th Feb or Wed 10th Feb Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Fee: $2750 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students Additional Stream - Home and Community Care FEE: $250

8. AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture with Susan Hennessy and Elyse Kerr.

This qualification is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in the field of general amenity horticulture. The tasks include aspects of arboriculture, floriculture, landscape, nursery, parks and gardens, turf management and production horticulture. Duration: Mon & Tues for 38 weeks Commencement: Monday 8th February Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Fee: $2750 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

9. BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with Jim Nicholls.

This qualification supports the development of skills in building leadership, management and supervisory capabilities across a wide range of workplaces. As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level provide guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team. They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Class attendance is one day per week with home study requirements. Duration: Mondays for 20 weeks Commencement: Monday 15th February Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $1850 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

6. CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with Thelmara Jermyn.

This qualification is for potential or existing staff who are required to use individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children. Facilitate their learning, leisure and play to support them to achieve their developmental outcomes. For more information, refer to our website. Duration: Thurs and Fridays for 30 weeks Commencement: Thursday 4th March Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Fee: $2750 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

Skill Sets

11. BSB30415 Certificate III in Business - Bookkeeping Skill Set with Jenny Fitzgerald

We have developed the following Bookkeeping Skill Set which is the recording of financial transactions, and forms part of the process for accounting in a business. You will gain the knowledge of what is a Debit and a Credit, and then be able to apply this using the MYOB software program. The units being delivered are - BSBFIA301 Maintain Financial records, BSBFIA302 Process Payroll, BSBFIA303 Process Accounts Payable and Receivable and BSBFIA304 Maintain a General Ledger. Duration: Wednesdays for 12 weeks Commencement: Wednesday 17th February Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Fee: $600 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

Technology - Build Your Knowledge The courses below numbered 14 through to 21 include the following units: FSKDIG02 Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks and FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Course number 18 also includes the unit FSKOCM03 Participate in simple spoken interactions at work. Please contact the office for further information prior to enrolment. Bookings essential for all courses.

20. MS Publisher with Helen O’Shea.

This easy to use desktop publishing software is for home or office use. In this step by step, practical course you will learn how to create professional eye catching flyers, brochures, newsletters, invitations for any occasion and much more. PREREQUISITE: MS Word Basics. Course notes provided Date: Tuesday 23rd Feb or 23rd March Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

21. MS Powerpoint Basics with Helen O’Shea. Need to present information to an audience, then MS Power Point is the application to use! Whether it is a collection of your favourite photos and family history or business presentation, this course will give you skills to create professional presentations that impress your audience with e text, graphics, animations, transitions, print presenter notes, learn tips for presenting slides, and set-up a presentation. Date: Tuesday 16th Feb or 16th March Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

16. MS Word – Intermediate with Helen O’Shea. Do you have the basic skills in MS Word? Would you like to further develop your skills to make documents stand out? Learn to work with setting tabs, use advance formatting such as styles; use headers & footers; adjust document layout including page margins and page & section breaks, use templates, insert a clip art picture and more. Date: Monday 8th Feb, 8th March or 12th April Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

15. Introduction to MS Excel Basics with Helen O’Shea.

This course will introduce you to the basic features of spreadsheets, including entering and editing data, formatting, formulas, page setup, and printing spreadsheets. Learn the most common features of MS Excel by creating simple practical spreadsheets for everyday use at home or in the office. Course notes will be provided. Date: Monday 15th Feb, 15th March or 19th April Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

18. Web Design with Gerold Mayr. Create your own internet presence using Word Press and other web development tools. Technology has advanced to a level that makes it easy for everyone and with a little guidance you can achieve a professional website. Suitable for beginners and advanced computer users. This is a non-accredited course. Date: 7 x Wednesdays starting 17th February Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm Fee: $295 Conc: $265 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

19. Introduction to Computers with Helen O’Shea. Do you use a Computer; are you having trouble opening or closing programs or even knowing which program to use? Gain confidence in using your computer for everyday tasks. The course is a practical step-by-step approach that covers the basics of computer use and offers lots of practical tips. Course notes provided. Date: Tuesday 2nd Feb or 2nd March Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

14. MS Word for Work- The Basics with Helen O’Shea.

Be introduced to the basic features of word processing. Create documents with that professional look. MS Word can be used for creating a letter; document; invitation, or flyer. Enjoy a practical step-by-step approach using examples of simple everyday documents. Date: Monday 1st Feb, 1st March or Tuesday 6th April Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

17. MS Excel Intermediate with Helen O’Shea. This course is intended for people who currently use MS Excel and would like to further enhance their spreadsheet skills. Learn techniques and features to select, format, analyse, manipulate and manage data, including Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, Filters & IF Statements. Create impressive Charts & Pivot Tables by just a few simple keystrokes. Basic MS Excel skills essential. Date: Monday 22nd Feb or 22nd March Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

12. Your Future with Jim Nicholls

A program of six workshops to assist you to make informed decisions about your future and to take practical steps in achieving future goals in a personalised and supportive setting. Review past personal history and events, explore your current ideas/intentions and visit your future. Prepare a base biography providing a data base from which to draw relevant Information and design future resumes, job applications and proposals. Follow up support on a one to one basis can be arranged through Administration. Date: 6 x Fridays starting 5th February or 26th March Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Fee: $150 FREE COURSE for people who are currently unemployed or whose employment future is uncertain.

YOUR FUTURE

I.T. SKILLS FOR SENIORS

22. Manage Your Personal Computer with Helen O’Shea.

Build on your basic computer skills to manage files, notifications, settings and more on your personal computer. This course will help you manage your electronic files, including pictures, word processing files etc. Using File Management techniques such as creating folders for organisation, backup procedures will ensure you never lose a file. Get the most out of your PC. PREREQUISITE: Introduction to computers. Course notes provided Date: Tuesday 9th Feb, 9th March or 20th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

23. Internet Security 1- 0 -1 with Gerold Mayr. A course in basic safety around online payments, emails, websites and log-in details. This workshop will teach awareness and essential principals on how to stay secure when using the Internet. Basic computer knowledge is required. Date: Saturday 20th Feb or 20th March Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm FREE COURSE

13. Tech Savvy Seniors with Charlie Parratt. Learn how to use computers, smart phones and tablets. This training will help you access information on the internet and make contact with family and friends. It will cover the internet, emailing, cyber safety, online shopping and banking and social media. If you would like to learn how to become confident, safely use today’s technology then come in and see us. This course is not designed for MAC users. Date: 10 x Fridays starting 5th February OR 10 x Thursdays starting 25th February Time: 9.00am - 2.30pm Fee: $50

35. Milk Paint 101 Workshop with Toni Zuschke.

This is a fun and interactive introduction class on learning how to use Furniture Paint. We will teach you about this versatile eco-friendly, truly green paint. We will show you how to apply it for a decorative finish that can be applied to furniture and décor. What to bring: A small piece of furniture or décor item. Date: Saturday 20th February or 20th March Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $86 Conc: $80

31. MEDITATION and RELAXATION with Raymond Roberts

Your survival guide in this modern world. More then ever, physicians/psychiatrists are prescribing relaxation and meditation techniques as alternative treatments. Individuals are also seeking different avenues to relieve stress and improve their general health. Travel on a journey of exploration and restoration. It will introduce you to self-healing, awareness-building and creative imagery techniques to promote wellbeing. The sessions incorporate gentle stretching exercises designed to prepare your body and mind for the practice, a tool to be taken and used in busy everyday lives. 'It is our response to stress, not the stress itself, that can harm us or help us grow.' (Ken Remington MD). Date: 6 x Thursdays starting 18th February Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm

FREE COURSE

30. Plant Medicine with Essential Oils with Laura Maher.

In this workshop you will Learn how you can support your immune system, hormones, gut health, respiratory system, joints, muscles, skin as well as energy vitality and mood NATURALLY with doTERRA essential oils! Learn how to replace toxic cleaning and natural care products with natural solutions that work. All materials provided. Date: Friday 19th Feb, 19th March or 16th April Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Fee: $40 Conc: $35

36. Silver Smithing with Wendy Springfield. In this course you will complete three or more pieces of jewellery in sterling silver. You will learn to design and size your own special ring, a linked chain bracelet and a solid multi component cuff bangle. Skills taught include sawing, filing, sanding, polishing, annealing and soldering precious metal. The course sets you on a path to explore Gold and Silver Smithing as a fine art and hobby. Date: 3 x Sunday starting 14th March Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm Fee: $225 Conc: $203

29. French Literature - The Relevance of Camus Today with Dr Francoise Hobby.

The aim of this course is to analyse Camus’ work, his philosophy and it’s evolution. The focus will be to highlight the continuing relevance of his ideas in today’s world, in light of its complexity and of the rise of populism. Camus’ legacy, which time has validated, is very useful for overcoming the challenges of our time. Date: 6 x Wednesdays starting 24th February Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm Fee: $120 Conc: $108

25. Beginners French with Dr Francoise Hobby.

This course aims to teach basic French for everyday situations such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, ordering food and talking about leisure. It will also focus on grammatical structures, articles, partitives and tenses. A wide variety of activities and resources are used to cater for different learning styles that will make this course stimulating and enjoyable. Date: 8 x Thursdays starting 25th February Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm Fee: $200 Conc: $182

28. Connecting Through Writing with Matt Hetherington.

Whatever your ability or style, this course will enable you to connect with other writers through your own work. By examining what makes for quality writing in various forms, we will explore techniques for increasing the power of words to move the reader. Also discover methods for gaining a greater audience for your writing. Date: 6 x Wednesdays starting 3rd March Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Fee: $170 Conc: $153

27. PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? with Monique Lavail. Mais oui, bien sûr! This conversational French course builds up your confidence and takes your basic knowledge at a good intermediate level as you are encouraged to practise structures, idioms and ways of expressing yourself just like we French people do. Date: 8 x Tuesdays starting 16th February Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Fee: $200 Conc: $182

24. Introduction to Auslan with Joanne Heighes. Learn basic Auslan. Become familiar with finger spelling, skills for conversation and a cultural understanding of the deaf community. Auslan is a fascinating language to study and an excellent way to communicate, not only with the deaf/hearing impaired but also for people who are non-verbal or with a disability in our community. Date: 6 x Tuesdays starting 16th March Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fee: $195 Conc: $176

LIFE AND LEISURE

26. Japanese for Beginners with Katsuko Nara.

This course is a great introduction to the beautiful Japanese Language. Whether you are planning a trip abroad or interested in Japanese history or culture, here is your chance to practice and develop Japanese language skills. Date: 6 x Mon starting 15th February Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fee: $162 Conc: $146

33. NEW Drawing For All Levels with Janelle Harrington.

Drawing is fun! This course is designed for students to explore and experiment with different mediums including conte crayons, crayons , oil pastels, dry crayons and a variety of pencils; lead, colour and watercolour. By the end of the course you will have a clearer idea of what materials suit you to continue on with your drawing future. Materials will be provided in class. Date: 4 x Sundays starting 14th February Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm Fee: $150 Conc: $135

32. Optimal Gut Health with Ferments with Louise Plant.

This lifestyle course explores the potential problems we commonly suffer with poor gut health and what are the seven aspects required for optimal gut health. This course also has the practical components to learn how to make, heal and repair the gut with the power of food and ferments. Date: 2 x Thursdays starting 18th Feb or 18th March Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Fee: $130 Conc: $117 34. Pastels—Birds and Animals with Jan Brooks.

Introduction to creating paintings using soft pastels. Learn the traditional techniques of using types of soft pastels and varieties of paper. Become knowledgeable in the different ways of using pastels through drawing, blending and shading. Concludes with a finished painting of your own creation. Materials list available on enrolment.

Date: Sat 20th Feb or 20th March Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm Fee: $85 Conc: $78

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