CERTIFICATE III IN DISABILITY WORK (CHC30302)
The course has been designed to provide training for
staff in community care and residential care
facilities. Prerequisite: Cert III in Aged Care
Work. Credit Transfer will be given for most
Units of Competency.
A copy of your Cert III Aged Care Certificate and
academic transcript will be required. Information
sheet available.
Margaret Cupitt, 8 Fridays begins 23 October, 9am to
3.30pm. Fee: $450
CERTIFICATE III IN MICRO BUSINESS
(BSB30307)
A micro business is any enterprise which employs 1-5
workers. They can be home-based
businesses, family operated businesses, independent
contractors, professionals working
from home, franchises, or even businesses run solely
on the internet. This full qualification will
ensure you have the knowledge necessary to
investigate micro business opportunities, comply
with your regulatory, taxation and insurance
requirements, and organise finances to support the
business. It will also provide training in
delivering service to customers, handling customer
complaints and using information technology in a
micro business setting. Information sheet
available.
10 Tuesday & Thursdays begins 13 October, 9am to
4.30pm. Fee: $600 (Fee concession or exemptions
apply)
Quirindi
bookkeeping
Gain an overview of manual bookkeeping skills:
general journal and general ledger, trial
balance, profit and loss statements, balance
sheets and bank reconciliations. This is the
course to do before attempting any computerised
accounting programs. Aligned to Unit:
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records.
Ferne Wilson, 3 Fridays begins 30 October, 9am
to 3pm. Fee: $140/Conc $130
CERTIFICATE IV IN FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT
(BSB40807)
This
accredited course will provide participants with
a formal, nationally recognised qualification.
This qualification is directed at acknowledging
the skills and expertise of first line of
managers and supervisors in the workplace, and
applies to a wide range of industries and
organisational types. Information sheet
available.
1
day a month over 12 months commencing Wednesday
21 October. Fee: $1450
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
TRAFFIC CONTROL – YELLOW CARD - Introduction to
Traffic Control at Worksites
Pre requisite: Current OHS Greencard.
This course is for any person who may be
required to set up and work with Traffic Control
Plans (TCP) issued by a supervisor or line
manager, these may include RTA Staff, RTA
Contractors, and NSW local council staff working
on state funded roads. Note it does not
qualify staff to select or modify existing TCPs.
Course by ATAC.
ATAC,
Tuesday 8 December, 9am to 4pm. Fee: $170
TRAFFIC CONTROL – RED CARD - Worksite Planning
Pre Requisite: None.
This course is for staff that has the
responsibility to select and make slight
modifications to existing Traffic Control Plans
(TCPs) to suit work locations. Note this
does not allow participants to design and audit
TCPs on road construction sites.
ATAC, Wed/Thurs 9/10 December, 9am to 4pm.
Fee: $295
NEW COMPUTER COURSES
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
A
practical course using Microsoft Publisher. Use
advertising concepts as you produce professional
looking documents such as brochures, business cards,
fliers and newsletters which are eye-catching yet
easy to read. Aligned to Unit: BSBCMN306A
Produce business documents. Basic computing
skills essential.
Lisa
Crayn, 3 Thursdays begins 3 December, 6pm to 9pm.
Fee: $110/Conc $100
Quirindi
DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOSHOP –
MURRURUNDI
An
introductory lesson that provides an overview of
Digital photography, instruction on how to get
the photo off your camera and onto your
computer, Photo manipulation and other digital
media. Basic computing skills essential.
Leslie Wand, Monday 2 November, 6pm to 9pm.
Fee: $60 (GST Inc)
NEW LANGUAGE COURSES
EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS – External
students
A MUST
course for anyone about to tackle external study or
for those already completing an external course.
Learn how to manage your study time so it is
effective as well as productive. Gain tips on how
to research a project, how to summarise a document
to pull out the main points and how to break down an
assignment.
Helen
Kennedy, 3 Tuesdays begins 28 July, 6pm to 9pm.
Fee: $110
ESSAY WRITING
Learn how to plan and structure an
essay, present clear and logical arguments and
provide a convincing conclusion. Learn how to study
smart and have the advantage. Suitable for HSC,
University students or anyone currently studying
that are required to write essays.
Kathryn Cramer, 3 Tuesdays begin 15
September, 6pm to 8pm. Fee: $75
NEW GENERAL INTEREST COURSES
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
with Lawrie Minson
Have you
ever wanted to know how to write songs? Lawrie
Minson is conducting a workshop on the fundamentals
of writing songs. Whether you are just getting
started or you are an experienced songwriter this is
an opportunity to tap into the talents of one of
Tamworth’s best. Bring a pen and paper and a guitar
(optional) and you might leave with a hit song!
Lawrie
Minson, Sunday 1 November, 10am to 2pm. Fee: $70
Quirindi
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Time to
think about Christmas, so come along and make a
crazy patch Christmas stocking, a casserole dish
carry all for the Christmas get together or a table
runner. These can be used for oneself or gifts for
those loved ones. Requirement list available.
Gwen
Gardiner, Saturday 5 December, 10am to 4pm Fee: $65
DOLLS CLOTHES
All
little girls love to dress their dolls, so come and
make some new clothes for their cabbage patch or
baby born as a surprise for Christmas.
Requirement list available.
Glen
Skewes, Sunday 1 November, 10am to 3pm Fee: $55
INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE EASTERN
DRUMMING
Presented by teacher & performer of Middle Eastern
drumming Geoff Field, this introductory course
covers: What to look & listen for when buying a
drum, importance of good posture, co-ordination
exercises, attaining the essentials of good
technique. Learning to play some of the most-heard &
best-loved Middle Eastern drum rhythms, a great
activity for all ages. No prior experience in music
or drumming required.
Geoff
Field, 6 Thursdays begins 27 October, 6pm to 7.30pm.
Fee: $90
EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT FOR
THE UNDER 5’s
Come along and learn an effective commonsense child
and parent friendly approach to behaviour
management. This course is for both the new parent
as well as the more experienced who just needs some
support. Occasionally as parents we require
reassurance that we are on the right track.
Julia Cameron, Wednesday 4 November, 6pm to 9pm.
Fee: $25
FABRIC SUN HAT
Summer is with us and we all need to protect
ourselves from the hot sun. Join with others for a
fun day out whilst making a Fabric Sun Hat.
Requirement list available.
Gwen
Gardiner, Saturday 21 November, 10am to 4pm. Fee:
$65
SINGING –SMALL GROUP SINGING
Have fun
with likeminded people. Join in a small group
singing class to develop good breathing skills and
aim to develop your voice to its full potential. We
will look at developing your particular singing
style and this will give you confidence to join in
singing with others, or as a solo singer.
Jenny
Vaughan, 6 Tuesdays begins 27 October, 7pm to 8pm .
Fee: $75
WHAT TO WEAR
What
Style? What Colour? What Shape? I’ve got nothing
to wear!
Lorraine
will help you to organise your wardrobe, modernise
what you have or what you need to buy to have a
workable wardrobe that suits you.
Lorraine
Riley, Wednesday 25 November 7pm to 9pm. Fee: $35
