ATAC. Fee: $75
a)
Thursday 15 October, 9am to 3.30pm
b)
Tuesday 10 November, 9am to 3.30pm
c)
Thursday 3 December, 9am to 3.30pm
HEIGHT SAFETY AWARENESS
For all employees who are required to work at
heights, this course covers the safety
requirements, responsibilities and use of
equipment when working at heights as required by
WorkCover. Part 1 The code of practice of safe
working on roofs (Commercial & Industrial
Buildings). Part 2 Residential buildings.
Covering the practical applications of the
harnesses & fall arrest systems including the
pendulum affect & rescue results.
ATAC,
Wednesday 18 November, 9am to 4pm. Fee: $165
MANUAL HANDLING
Participants upon completion will be able to use
the code of practice to identify risk factors
for specific tasks and develop appropriate
controls.
ATAC,
Friday 6 November, 9am to 1pm. Fee: $95
OH&S CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION
The Unit: CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the
construction industry from CPC08 training
package, is designed to meet OHS regulatory
authority requirements for OHS induction and
must be achieved before access to any building
and construction work site. ATAC. Fee: $115
a)
Thursday 26 November, 9am to 3.30pm
b)
Wednesday 13 January 2010, 9am to 3.30pm
RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF GAMBLING
SITHGAM006A Provide responsible gambling
services from SIT07 Training Package.
Course is LAB approved and meets DGR
requirements. ATAC. Fee: $85
a)
Friday 16 October, 9am to 4pm
b)
Sunday 29 November, 9am to 4pm
RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of
alcohol from SIT07 Training Package.
Course is LAB approved and meets DGR
requirements. ATAC. Fee: $85
a)
Saturday 28 November, 9am to 4pm
b)
Wed/Thurs 2/3 December, 6pm to 9.30pm
“NEW”
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
“NEW”
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
Tamworth Business Courses
COMPUTER COURSES
Computing Stage I -
Absolute Beginners
This
course provides an introduction to computers and
is designed for a person who has never touched a
computer before. Learn how to use the mouse and
keyboard, basic word processing the Internet and
email, come and conquer your fears with this
course. Aligned to Unit:
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer. Fee: $175/Conc $155
Vicki Saville, 6 Thursdays begins 29 October,
6pm to 9pm.
Murrurundi
Libby Marquett, 6 Mondays begins 26
October, 9am to 12pm. Fee: $175/Conc $155
COMPUTING STAGE II
If
you can turn the computer on, and get around a
little, then come along and expand your
knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook, the three
most commonly used programs in the Microsoft
Office Package. You will also look at the
Internet and searching the WWW. Aligned to
Unit:
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer.
Vicki Saville, 6 Tuesdays begins 27 October, 6pm
to 9pm. Fee: $175/Conc $155
COMPUTING STAGE III
Expand your knowledge in the following programs,
Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate
level. Aligned to Unit:
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer.
Vicki Saville, 6 Mondays begins 26 October, 6pm
to 9pm. Fee: $175/Conc $155
“NEW”
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)
EXCEL
Gain skills to create and modify spreadsheets
using MS Excel. Cover how to create and modify
formula and functions, use charts, and charting
tool, printing multi-pages to one page and much
more. Fee includes comprehensive notes. Basic
computing skills essential. Unit:
ICAU1130B Operate a spreadsheet application
Libby Marquett, Fee: $220/Conc $200
a)
6
Tuesdays begins 27 October, 6pm to 9pm
b)
3
Saturdays begins 14 November, 9am to 4pm
Murrurundi
6
Thursdays begins 29 October, 6pm to 9pm
KEYBOARDING (Touch Typing)
Acquire skills in keyboard techniques and
operations. This course may help you gain that
elusive 30 words a minute barrier. Fee includes
Australian Standards Typing assessment.
Unit: BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills.
Murrurundi
Libby Marquett, 6 Mondays begins 26 October, 1pm
to 3.30pm. Fee: $220
MYOB
Learn how to use MYOB as a total accounting
solution for your business. This course covers
creating and editing accounts in the accounts
list, processing account and cash sales,
payments and bank deposits. You will also learn
to process purchases, cheques, payroll, and bank
reconciliations to help you fulfil your BAS and
GST requirements. Pre-requisite: Basic
computer and manual bookkeeping skills.
Unit: ICAU1211B Operate accounting
applications.
Ferne Wilson, 3 Fridays begins 20 November, 9am
to 4pm. Fee: $220
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS – 1 DAY WORKSHOP
Have
a scratch on a favourite photo or does it need
some extra colour? Use all the tools in Adobe
Photoshop Elements to enhance your photo and
make it look like a professional took it. Bring
your photos in on a CD/Flash drive or scan it to
the computer to work on. Basic computing
skills essential. Aligned to Unit:
ICPMM321A Capture a digital image.
Terese Johnston, Sunday 27 September, 9am to
4pm. Fee: $80
POWERPOINT – Learn the basics
PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program
covering text handling, outlining, drawing,
graphics, clip art, sound, importing data from
other programs and more. Design your own or use
an existing template for a quality result.
Basic computing skills essential. Aligned
to Unit: ICAU1132B Operate a presentation
package.
Ferne Wilson, Saturday 28 November, 9am to 4pm.
Fee: $100
SELLING ON EBAY
Do
you have unwanted items lying around the house
that may be of value to someone else? If so,
join the millions of others around the world
that have discovered how easy it is to sell
their unwanted goods on EBay. You will be shown
how to set up and manage your site as well as
learning how to attach photos and descriptions
of goods. Bring something small that you would
like to sell.
Ferne Wilson. Fee: $80 (GST Inc)
a)
Saturday 31 October, 9am to 3pm
b)
Saturday 14 November, 9am to 3pm
Tamworth Computer Courses
GENERAL INTEREST
ADULT JAZZ CLASS
Do
you love to dance, or have you always wanted to
give it a try? Come along and have some fun
whilst learning some new skills that will see
you cutting loose on the dance floor in no
time. Great for improving fitness, toning up
and staying young! Danielle Harvie, 7 Tuesdays
begins 27 October. Fee: $90
a) Beginners – 7.15pm to 8.15pm
b) Intermediate – 6pm to 7pm
BELLY DANCING IS BACK
What is it?
A
gentle introduction to Belly Dance/Raqs Beledi/Danse
Orientale. Fun exercise for women based on
ancient harem/belly dance moves & techniques.
Females of ALL ages, shapes, sizes, abilities &
fitness levels welcome. Glenda Stace, 6
Thursdays begins 29 October. Fee: $80
a) For Teens - 6pm to 7.15pm
b) For Adults - 7.30pm to 9pm
CHRISTMAS COOKING
– DESSERTS
An exciting 1 day workshop on creating yummy
Christmas desserts! The course is hands-on and
students will learn to make a few different
desserts whilst having a fun day out. Be
prepared to be inspired and include these
recipes into your home recipe portfolio!
Fee
includes all ingredients.
Sunday, date to be advised, 10am to 3pm. Fee:
$75
“NEW”
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
“NEW”
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
“NEW”
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
“NEW”
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
“NEW”
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
Furniture & Upholstery Restoration
Do
you have a favourite piece of furniture in need
of some TLC or are you interested in learning
how to update the look of the furniture you
already own? Learn a new skill while saving some
money and recycling your old to new, in a fun
and friendly environment.
Bryant Ferguson, 8 Fridays begins 23 October,
9am to 3pm. Fee: $240 plus cost of materials.
Needlecraft
Sew whatever you want in Gwen’s needlecraft
course. Make items of your choice from
lampshades, to clothing, from embroidery to
patchwork, learn new techniques. All sewers from
beginners to advanced are welcome.
Gwen
Gardiner. Fee: $95
a)
4 Thursdays begins 12 November, 6pm to
10pm
b)
4
Fridays begins 13 November, 10am to 2pm
PHOTOGRAPHY SLR
Get the most from your camera whether it is film
or digital, SLR or a small compact camera.
Cover elements of composition (depth of field,
rule of thirds, golden mean, leading lines) and
presenting your photography. A requirements
list available.
Terese Johnston, Sunday 25 October, 9am to 4pm
Fee: $80
“NEW”
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
SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING
Come
and learn the basics of silver smithing
including cutting, soldering, shaping, making
links, filing and polishing and walk away with 1
to 2 pieces of jewellery that you have made over
the weekend. All tools are provided and silver
is approximately $1.75 per gram (approx. $50 for
a lightweight bracelet). Wear old clothes and
bring a chair or stool, your lunch and a cool
drink.
Belinda Knight, Sat/Sun 5/6 December, 9am to
4pm. Fee: $130
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
Learn Spanish with a Latin American flavour.
Basic conversational skills in Spanish so that
you can survive as a tourist or just for general
interest. Cover greetings, accommodation,
ordering food, asking directions and travel. The
teacher is a native Spanish speaker. Bring a
notebook and pen.
Etty
Herrera Chuquicondor, 6 Thursdays begins 29
October, 6pm to 8pm. Fee: $140
“NEW”
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
YOGA
Learn a fusion of classical Hatha yoga styles
that emphasise correct alignment balancing
between strength and flexibility. Wear
comfortable clothing – bare feet essential. All
equipment provided.
Jenny Thompson. Fee:
$100
a)
8 Tuesdays begins 27 October, 6pm to
7.30pm.
b)
8 Thursdays begins 22 October, 1.30pm to
3pm.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE BEING
TAKEN FOR A
Bus Driver Authority COURSE
Please phone the Quirindi office on 6746 4150 to
register your interest.
Tamworth General Interest Courses
FIRST AID