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September Course Guide 2020

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.

Starting dates below. Subsidies available for eligible students.

NON ACCREDITED COURSES

Enrol now in one of our free technology courses. Bookings essential, places limited.

Terrific language, music and craft courses available.

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

6. 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: Saturday 26th September Time: 9.00am - 5.30pm for full certificate or recertification Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm for CPR

2. Barista – SITHFAB005 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee with Kristine Carroll. 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 and FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Subsidies are available for eligible students. Dates: 2 days Mon 14th and Tues 15th September Or 2 days Mon 28th and Tues 29th September Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm Fee: $165

1. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate with Kristine Carroll.

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. Subsidies are available for eligible students. Please contact the college for more information. Dates: Friday 11th September Or Friday 25th September Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm Fee: $220

3. RSA – SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol With Andrew Woodburn

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. Please contact the college for more information. Date: Tuesday 8th September Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $200

4. RCG – SITHGAM001 Provide Responsible Gambling Services with Andrew Woodburn.

Mandatory training for all staff members working in gaming areas of licensed premises or the hospitality industry, and can be completed in one day. Also included in this course are units from FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational pathways FSKWTG06 Write simple workplace information FSKOCM03 Participate in simple spoken interactions at work FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Subsidies are available for eligible students. Date: Tuesday 29th September Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $160

5. 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. Please contact the college for more information. Date: Tuesday 22nd September Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Fee: $150

This program of six workshops will assist you to make informed decisions about your future and to take practical steps in achieving your future goals in a personalised and supportive setting at Murwillumbah Community College.

Your Experience Counts - Workshops 1 & 2

Reviewing past personal history and events Education Work Voluntary work Other experiences Past career goals and aspirations References Resumes

Preparation of a base biography providing a data base from which to draw relevant information and design future resumes, job applications and proposals.

The Present: - Workshops 3 & 4

What are your current ideas and intentions? Building on those:

Explore your learning style - possibilities arising from this Explore communication style - implications arising from this Aspirations - Your work and learning preferences - what’s your ideal aim and what else is possible? Research the pos-

sibilities and consulting others. Fine tuning a resume. Build your plan

Your Future: - Workshops 5 & 6

Activate your plan step by step Research and gather information about work openings/ study options and and or self employment options Consider financial and practical living implications - seek relevant advice Develop networks to gather more information and express your intentions. Talk with people who know about your area

of interest Take a practical step towards your goals and then plan for several more.

Arranging follow up support - post course

The possibilities for one to one follow up support can be arranged through Administration.

Date to be advised. Please list your expression of interest with our administration office.

Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Fee: $150 Free for people who are currently unemployed or whose employment future is uncertain.

YOUR FUTURE

YOUR FUTURE

INFORMATION SESSION 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. The course will be held at the college on a Monday and Tuesday between 9.00am and 3.00pm starting the 19th October. You have up to a year to complete this course. This includes 30 weeks of class attendance and 120hrs of work experience. May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students.

The fee for this course will be calculated upon enquiry. If no subsidy is available the full fee will be $2750.

More details will be available at the information session. DATES FOR INFORMATION SESSIONS: Friday 11th Sept or Friday 2nd October TIME: 10.00am - 12.00pm Bookings for these sessions are essential.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Student Information 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

FUNDING AVAILABLE ON BUSINESS RELATED COURSES - PLEASE ENQUIRE……..

Technology - Build Your Knowledge

The courses below numbered 7 through to 12 include the following units: FSKDIG02 Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks and FSKRDG07 Read and respond to simple workplace information. Course number 11 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. Places limited.

13. MS Powerpoint Basics with Helen O’Shea. Need to present information to an audience, then MS Power Point is the application to use! Whether your presentation 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. Prerequisite Basic MS Word Skills.

Date: Tuesday 29th September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

14. IPad Basics with Helen O’Shea

Do you own an Apple IPad? Having trouble using the various features of the IPad? This course will teach you the basic and essential features to get the most out of your IPad. Learn how to identify the Status Icons, Use the Control Centre, Customise Settings to suit your needs, Use the Apps, and more…

Date: Monday 7th September Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm FREE COURSE

9. MS Word – Intermediate with Helen O’Shea. Do you have the basic skills in MS Word? Would you like to further develop your skills in MS Word to make documents stand out? Learn how 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 or quick tables and more. FREE COURSE Date: Monday 28th September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm

8. 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. 2+2=4 that’s how easy spreadsheets can be! Course notes will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 8th September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

11. 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: 6 x Tuesdays starting 22nd September Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm Fee: $295 Conc: $265 (Enquire about your subsidy eligibility)

12. 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 15th September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

7. 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. Course notes will be provided.

Date: Monday 21st September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

10. 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 & 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 14th September Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm FREE COURSE

7. BSB42015 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.

Commencement: Run by expression of interest. Contact administration for more details.

Duration: 26 weeks Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $1850 May be fully or partly subsidised for eligible students

CERTIFICATE IV

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MUSIC

17. Slow Stitch with Bonita Shore.

Learn to hand stitch using yarns, embroidery floss/thread, fabrics, textiles, paper and other mediums and materials in traditional and contemporary ways. Enjoy making creative works. Previous experience not essential. A materials list is available on enrolment. Date: 6 x Friday starting 18th September Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Fee: $220 Conc: $198

18. Textile / Fibre Art with Bonita Shore.

With a basic knowledge of stitch (hand and machine), create small and larger contemporary art works using new and upcycled textiles, paper, plastic bags, embroidery floss/thread, yarns and other mediums. Learn about keeping an art journal and galleries exhibiting textile and fibre artwork. A materials list is available on enrolment. Date: 6 x Friday starting 18th September Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Fee: $220 Conc: $198

19. Open Weave Baskets with Zimmi Forest.

Twining is a technique used throughout the world because it is strong, adaptive and creates beautiful forms quickly. In this class we will transform foraged fibres into the elegant open weave basket, allowing students to fully absorb the flow of this simple technique. Students will complete a gorgeous basket. Date: Saturday 19th September Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Fee: $76 Conc: $70

20. Random Weaving with Zimmi Forest.

Learn the simple techniques to transform natural fibres into utlaitarian baskets or sculptural objects. Random weave is a really satisfying technique that can be used to give amazing results. Students will complete a simple, beautiful basket made from bungalow inflorescence. Date: Sunday 20th September Time: 10.00am - 1.30pm Fee: $65 Conc: $60

21. Learn To Play The Ukulele with Dave Ash.

No musical knowledge is necessary. Come in, have some fun and learn this inexpensive musical instrument. Learn how to strum in time with others, form chords, pick out a tune and some basic music. What to bring: Own Ukulele. Date: 6 x Monday starting 28th September Time: 9.00am - 10.00am Fee: $97 Conc: $88

22. Guitar for Beginners with Dave Ash.

Be guided by a professional guitar teacher in learning the fundamentals of guitar playing. The course will cover an introduction to chords, song playing and reading music. Experienced players welcome as the course can be structured around your existing abilities. What to bring: Own Guitar Date: 6 x Friday starting 18th September Time: 10.30am - 11.30am Fee: $97 Conc: $88

23. Connecting Through Writing with Matt Hetherington.

Whatever your ability or style, this course will enable you to connect with other writers and to further connect with others 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 23rd September Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Fee: $170 Conc: $153

16. 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 Friday starting 25th September Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Fee: $200 Conc: $182

LANGUAGE 15 Beginners French with Dr Francoise Hobby.

Learn basic French conversation for everyday situations such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, ordering food in a restaurant, talking about leisure. It will also focus on grammatical structures, articles, partitives and tenses. The tutor will use a wide variety of activities and resources, which will cater for different learning styles and which will make the course stimulating and enjoyable. Date: 8 x Wednesdays starting 9th September Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Fee: $200 Conc: $182

Communication Styles 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: Starting October—Date to be advised Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fee: $195 Conc: $176

Expressions of interest are being taken now. SPACES ARE LIMITED—DON’T MISS OUT