ACE Community Colleges Lismore/Casino Course Guide: Term 1 2014 by ACE Community Colleges

COURSE GUIDE

TERM 1 JANUARY - APRIL 2014

LISMORE

CASINO

TRAINING FOR WORK • TRAINING FOR BUSINESS • TRAINING FOR LIFE

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WELCOME

“Happy New Year!” A new year brings with it a fresh zeal and opportunity to up-skill for a new career, take up a new hobby, or to explore your love of learning. We have refreshed our course offerings to enable you to improve your career prospects (pages 3-5). You might consider taking the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, for example. This qualification transforms your industry experience so that you can professionally teach others who are looking to enter your specialised field. Give us a call (02 6622 1903) to find out more and if this applies to your profession. If you are looking to recover and relax after the busy Christmas holidays we have an excellent range of courses to help you do just that: Tai Chi,Yoga, Me Time, Meditation and the innovative Mindfulness course (all feature on page 18). For some of you, the New Year may mean it is time to gain a greater understanding of the brave new world that is social media and how it might help your small business. Local Lismore trainer, Geof Webb, is on board with ACE Community Colleges this term to hold ‘Introduction to Social Media: Tools for Business’ (page 9) which will teach you how to incorporate social media into your marketing strategy. ACE Community Colleges is delighted to announce that a new community college is now open in Casino and we look forward to providing relevant and engaging courses and education to the Casino community. We will be holding an official opening in February (follow us on our Facebook page for event details: facebook.com/ AceCommunityColleges) so please do come along if you are free, we would love to see you. Enjoy perusing through our new term course guide and please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you would like to have a chat about the best adult education path for you. Don’t forget we have a weekly payment plan if you would like to up-skill but can’t afford to pay it all upfront. We also offer a discount if you enrol early. Wishing you a prosperous new year from the entire ACE Community College team!

Yours faithfully, Kerry Johnson 1

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CONTENTS TRAINING FOR WORK AND CAREER - FULL QUALIFICATIONS ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS FOUNDATION SKILLS SHORT COURSES FOR WORK WORKPLACE TRAINING SHORT COURSES ONLINE LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES

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TRAINING FOR WORK AND CAREER FULL QUALIFICATIONS

STUDY METHODS AVAILABLE

J FACE-TO-FACE Available at ACE or any other suitable venue (dependent on numbers).

k FLEXIBLE DELIVERY

This approach combines a variety of study methods,e.g. self-paced study with workbooks,online forum discussions, email and phone contact with your trainer and/or weekly, fortnightly or monthly workshops.

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Our online options allow you to study at your own pace with access to your own personal trainer/assessor to support you through your study program.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

The RPL process allows you to apply for credit for previous study, work and/or life experience that match the learning outcomes of specific units within your course. You will need to provide evidence of a detailed match between your knowledge and experience and the qualification requirements.

TRAINEESHIPS

Traineeships are delivered in the workplace and allow the trainee to earn while they learn.

COURSE PRICES Cert II $2500 Cert III $2500 Cert IV $2600 Except Cert IV TAE, prices from $1300-$1950 Diploma $2950 Depending on your circumstances training and education expenses may be tax deductable. Check with your accountant.

Weekly payment plans available from as little as $40 a week. Call us for more details: 02 6622 1903

TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (In Class) TAE40110

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TRAINER: Linda Woodrow

The essential qualification for those wishing to deliver and assess accredited training within the national vocational education and training framework. This course will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to prepare, teach and assess accredited courses in your field of expertise. This course is delivered in a classroom based situation.

In Class: DURATION: 16 Weeks LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Feb (please call for details)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Online) TAE40110 Jk @ TRAINER: Linda Woodrow Do you have current experience teaching adults? Perhaps you have the now superseded Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (BSZ40198). This course is designed for people who have experience and wish to upgrade to the current qualification for VET training TAE40110. It is an online class that will fill in the gaps, in particular those relating to the VET systems and enable you to share your experience, reflections and ideas with other trainers. The course is conducted online, so there are no attendance requirements but is facilitated so there is a real live trainer at the end of the internet connection. In the process of participating in discussion forums, responding to questions, researching information about the VET Quality Framework, and critiquing training and assessment strategies along with your peers, you will build up a portfolio of evidence that will be used to assess you for the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

DURATION: 12 Weeks DATES: Mon 10 Feb, Mon 17 Mar

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (Online)for holders of TAA to TAE40110 $165 Jk @ TRAINER: Linda Woodrow

This course is an online professional development opportunity for people who hold TAA40104 and have current experience teaching within the VET system. It will give you an opportunity to get up to date with all the recent changes to the VET environment, develop and fine tune your skills in training delivery, validate your assessment processes, and update your Certificate IV TAA to a Certificate IV TAE.

DURATION: 12 Weeks DATES: Anytime

Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills TAELLN401A (Online) Jk@ TRAINER: Linda Woodrow

$300

This is an online Professional Development opportunity for people who hold TAE40110 or TAA40104 to add this unit to their qualification. The course will be delivered online as three modules, designed to be delivered over three weeks. This online course provides an opportunity for trainers to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to recognise the core LLN demands of training and assessment and to tailor VET practice to suit the LLN skills of individual students.

Online: DURATION: 3 Weeks

DATES: Anytime

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TRAINING FOR WORK AND CAREER FULL QUALIFICATIONS

CARE/SUPPORT SERVICES Certificate II in Community Services CHC20112 J Gain the skills and knowledge required to be the first point of contact role within the community services sector. Successful participants will also be awarded Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways which is integrated into this course.

DURATION: 2 days a week, over 26 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed 19 Feb, Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20410 J This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification. Although job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors, possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Horticulture Worker and Horticulture Assistant.

DURATION: 2 days a week, over 26 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 19 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

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CALL US: 02 6622 1903 pay a deposit by 7 Feb 2014 to receive your discount* *To receive a 10% discount you will need to pay $500 deposit by phone or in person. The discount applies to the $500 deposit not the total amount of the course.

Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30212 J TRAINER: Stephanie Foster & Judy Boag Develop the skills you need to provide physical, social and psychological care for the elderly in hostels, group homes, private homes and community settings.

DURATION: 2 days a week over 20 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed 19 Feb, Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

Certificate III in Home and Community Care CHC30312 J TRAINER: Stephanie Foster Develop the skills to provide physical and social support to elderly individuals and people with disabilities in hostels, group homes and community settings. Learn how to communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues, how to deliver the best service to clients and how to support group activities.

DURATION: 2 days a week, over 20 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed 19 Feb, Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

Certificate III in Disability CHC30408 J TRAINER: Stephanie Foster Gain the skills required to work in a frontline position supporting people living with a disability. Develop skills in communication, networking and group work and provide vital services in personal care, residential support and community integration.

DURATION: 2 days a week, over 20 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed 19 Feb, Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

Certificate III in Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services J TRAINER: Karren Amadio Learn how to support childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellbeing, learning and development within a range of early childhood settings. An essential first qualification for frontline childcare workers.

DURATION: 2 days a week, over 20 weeks. LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Casino Mon 17 Feb, Lismore Wed 19 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm

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TRAINING FOR WORK AND CAREER FULL QUALIFICATIONS

CARE/SUPPORT SERVICES CHC30112 - Certificate III in Community Services Work JR T CHC30312 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care JRkT CHC30712 - Certificate III in Children’s Services JkR T CHC40108 - Certificate IV in Aged Care kRT CHC40212 - Certificate IV in Home and Community Care kRT CHC40312 - Certificate IV in Disability kRT CHC40608 - Certificate IV in Leisure and Health kRT CHC40708 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work kRT CHC50908 - Diploma of Children’s Services JkR CHC52212 - Diploma of Community Services Co-ordination kR CHC52008 - Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) kR

BOOKKEEPING FNS30311 - Certificate III in Accounts Administration Jk@ R T

FNS40211 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping kR T

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ICA10111 - Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology kR ICA20111 - Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology kR

BUSINESS Certificate II in Business BSB20112

Trainer: Alexandra Grantham

Develop your entry-level business, customer service and administrative skills and knowledge. Gain a solid foundation for effective participation in a range of junior roles, and for future progress into a range of higher-level business roles. Successful participants will also be awarded Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways, which is integrated into this course.

DURATION: 26 Weeks LOCATION: Lismore (Wed and Thu) & Casino (Mon and Tue) DATE: Lismore Wed 19 Feb, Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 3pm BSB30412 - Certificate III in Business Administration JkR T BSB31112 - Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) kT BSB40507 - Certificate IV in Business Administration kR T BSB40812 - Certificate IV in Frontline Management kT BSB51107 - Diploma of Management JkR T

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ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS Our Work with Communities

ABORIGINAL DRIVER TRAINING

ACE Community Colleges has had strong links with the Aboriginal Community for over 10 years. We are dedicated to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people through educational programs, in particular through assisting Aboriginal people to gain their driving licence opening the door to many new opportunities. We are currently delivering Aboriginal Driver Education to the following communities: Box Ridge Community Coraki, Cabbage Tree Island Community, Ballina Community, Byron Bay Community, Jubullum Village Tabulam, Lismore area. This Aboriginal Driver Training Program is funded by Transport NSW and is exclusively for Aboriginal people. Eligibility criteria applies. Our Program Co-ordinator links with the Aboriginal Communities to address educational and training needs by closely working with the Elders of all the communities where training has commenced and also with the Land Councils that service the communities. We currently have an 85% success rate for students taking their driving test for the first time with over 80 people gaining their licences this year alone.

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ART

BUS LICENCES

ACE has licensed over 13 Aboriginal bus drivers during the past year in partnership with both Lismore City Council and Lismore Community Transport. We have helped enable community members to drive their own buses to sports events and cultural activities as well as regular bus trips to towns and other activities. Licensing involves literacy and numeracy training to pass the driver knowledge test which is conducted by ACEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Education Unit. We then partner with our current local heavy vehicle training assessors who facilitate hands on training so that students are comfortable with their large vehicles on the road.

Artist: Noel Charlie Caldwell

ACE offers courses in Aboriginal Cultural Art on the remote communities in the Northern Rivers Area to help students gain additional professional art skills which enables them to participate in exhibitions both locally and nationally. In 2013, ACE promoted Bunarm Bologaman Wahl Bundjalung (Brothers coming together of the Bundjalung Nation): an exciting exhibition held at Redfern in Sydney, of new works by eight leading Bundjalung artists.

BALUNDA

ACE delivers driver training to residents of the Balunda facility, west of Tabulum, to assist them with the attainment of driving licences. This can help when students are wanting to participate in work opportunities as well as other community engagements.

WORK READINESS

ACE works in partnership with many Aboriginal communities to enable a stronger skills base for running community land councils and offices. We train in computer skills as well as basic literacy and work based skills to ensure compliance and efficiency is reached for external funding obligations.

Please contact Jan Levy for more information: E: jan.l@acecolleges.edu.au T: 02 6621 6777

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FOUNDATION SKILLS English CafĂŠ

Book a table at the English CafĂŠ for conversational fun and friendship. This five week English as a Second Language (ESL) programme offers a relaxed and friendly learning environment for those people wishing to develop cross-cultural communication skills. Menu includes conversational hot topics, idioms and humour and grammar games. Book in and make learning English more palatable.

DURATION: 5 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE Lismore: Wed 12 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am DATE Casino: Mon 10 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am

Writing Workshop Plain English $100 at Work This introductory course focuses on structure, design and expression. It will help you to transform your workplace writing by making it more readable, concise and effective without losing your message.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Sat 8 Feb & 22 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 4pm DATES Casino: Sat 22 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 4pm

Measure Up at Work

$140

Develop a better understanding of measurement for time, money, weights, volume and distances and learn how to calculate these measurements in everyday documents in the community and at work (these are the areas of mathematics knowledge that help make it possible to find work in construction, education and caring professions). BYO questions about maths and learn effective strategies to understand, calculate and communicate mathematically. Come, learn and practise in a friendly and supportive environment.

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Fri 7 Feb TIME: 1pm - 3pm DATES Casino: Fri 7 Feb TIME: 10am - 12pm

To arrange an interview contact Kirsten Elliott

P: 02 6622 1903 Homework Help

$140

Get a helping hand from experienced Trainers at this study support group. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Wed 5 Feb TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm DATES Casino: Mon 3 Feb TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm

$100

Learner Driver $120 Knowledge Course

Learn the language of the driver knowledge test. Develop your understanding of RMS regulations, gain basic computing skills to practise the online Driver Knowledge Test and improve your confidence. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Fri 7 Feb TIME: 10am - 12pm DATES Casino: Fri 7 Feb TIME: 1pm - 3pm

Writing Skills Courses

$140

Getting Started This course covers the basics of writing clearly. It teaches memory strategies and provides practical activities to help adults improve their spelling and punctuation, and their understanding and use of the alphabet.

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Casino Mon 10 Feb, Lismore Wed 12 Feb TIME: 1pm - 3pm

Vocational Essentials This course is designed to support adults wishing to practise and develop a wider range of effective spelling strategies and sentence structures to become confident about writing at work.

$140

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Casino Mon 17 Feb, Lismore Wed 19 Feb TIME: 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Professional Performance

$140

Study the essential elements of writing for professional purposes: the planning and editing process, vocabulary choices, punctuation, grammar, sentence craft and text cohesion.

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Casino Mon 17 Feb, Lismore Wed 19 Feb TIME: 4.30pm - 6.30pm

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SHORT COURSES FOR WORK

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

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COMPUTERS & IT

Computer Basics

$170

Trainer: Brian Nolan/John Shurmer

An introduction to the very basics of getting around a computer. Learn how to open, save, find and print your files, how to use the internet, emails and other social networking tools and work with images.

Word Level 2 Trainer: John Shurmer

$150

Cover advanced functions such as modifying Word options using a range of formatting techniques to position text, define and modify lists, create and use various types of tabs, build blocks, templates and section breaks, create and apply styles, perform mail merges, and advanced table and graphics features. Electronic course notes provided. Extended course info available online or upon request. You will need to BYO USB.

DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Sat 22 Feb Casino Mon 3 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed Feb 26 Casino Mon 24 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Word Level 1

Excel Level 1 $150

Trainer: John Shurmer

$150

Develop formatting, navigating, editing and printing skills. The course also includes working with tables in Word. Electronic course notes provided. Extended course info available online or upon request. You will need to BYO USB. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Wed 12 Feb Casino Mon 10 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Trainer: John Shurmer Learn how to open and save a workbook, edit, format and use multiple worksheets, use basic formulae and functions, work with graphs and charts, and sort data. A basic understanding of computing concepts is required. Electronic course notes provided. Extended course info available online or upon request.You will need to BYO USB.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Wed 19 Feb Casino Mon 17 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Excel Level 2

Trainer: John Shurmer

$150

Extend your knowledge of Excel by learning some of the more advanced features. Electronic course notes provided. Extended course info available online or upon request.

You will need to BYO USB.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Wed 5 Mar Casino Wed 12 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

WordPress Quickstart Trainer: David Julian

$270

Wordpress is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get a website up and running. In this course we will examine hosting and domain options, installing your Wordpress site, managing the content and style of your site as well as introduce security and some advanced features of Wordpress. A level of computer competency and an idea for a website will enable you to get the most out of this course. DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 19 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm

SHORT COURSES FOR WORK BUSINESS

Successful $190 Property Investing - The Fundamentals Trainer: Phil Sheridan

Learn the fundamentals of investing in property. Discover what investment strategy works for you and receive clear guidelines on investment strategies including the financing and taxation implications. Build your own clear plan to create wealth through property no matter where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting from.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATES Thur 6 Feb TIME: 6pm - 9pm

Web $140 Development with Joomla Trainer: David Julian

Joomla is probably the most advanced open source content management system available. By the end of this course you will have built a full featured Joomla-based website from scratch and at minimal cost. Nearly all the tools discussed in this course are free. It will cover a discussion of hosting and domain issues, installing Joomla, customising your design, adding content and managing users. We will also introduce you to Joomla extensions framework and some e-commerce, media management and content editing extensions. This course assumes you are comfortable with computer fundamentals. No coding is required.

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Thu 20 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm

Introduction $220 to the Stockmarket

Introduction $75 to Web Development

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of the stock market. Students will be shown why shares are essential in wealth creation and how to construct a portfolio relevant to their needs.

Trainer: David Julian

Trainer: Tracy Askew

DURATION: 3 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Sat 22 Feb TIME: 10am - 3:30pm

Social Media for Work and Play: Page 17 Social Media: $90 Tools for Business Trainer: Geof Webb

This workshop will provide an understanding of how to incorporate social media into your marketing strategy and learn and practise skills for managing your social media activity. By the end of the workshop you will be able to understand how social media can benefit your business; select the best social media tools for your business and create a strategy for using them; create and manage a Facebook page for business and how to integrate social media into other marketing activities.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 29 Mar TIME: 10am - 1pm

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This workshop will take you through the pros and cons of each of the major web design systems in an easy to digest format. We will also clear up confusion that often surrounds hosting and domain management issues.You will come out of this session with a clear idea of which system is best for you and how to get started. No prior knowledge is required although a level of basic computer competency will be helpful. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Sat 15 Feb Casino Sat 1 Mar TIME: 10am - 2pm

Career Improvement Toolkit

$190

Trainer: Alexandra Grantham

The Northern Rivers is experiencing rapid growth, with employment in the health, education and community services sectors growing, including opportunities for highly-skilled professionals. This course is a refresher for people who are employed and established in careers and looking to refresh their job seeking skills. Learn how to explore new job/career opportunities, discover transferable skills, revamp your resume, address selection criteria and the tricks to a successful interview.

DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 4 Mar TIME: 5.30pm-8.30pm

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BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

Bookkeeping $155 Fundamentals Trainer: Jacqueline Antoine

MYOB Accounting and Payroll

$560

Quickbooks $560 Accounting & Payroll

In this one day course you will learn terminology and GST concepts.You will also learn the rules of grouping accounts, analysing transactions, preparing a trial balance and reconciling a bank account.

Trainer: Jacqueline Antoine

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Wed 5 Mar TIME: 9am - 5pm

DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 12 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

DURATION: 5 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Thu 13 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Learn how to perform common bookkeeping tasks using this popular program. Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Fundamentals or evidence of bookkeeping experience.

FIRST AID Apply First Aid $145 Trainer: Malcolm Whitfield

This course is offered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO number 90909), who will issue successful participants with a Statement of Attainment for HLTFA311A Apply First Aid.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Sat 1 Feb, Thu 13 Feb, & Sat 8 Mar, Fri 4 Apr Casino Thu 23 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Wed 19 Mar, Wed 30 Apr TIME: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management

$90

Trainer: Malcolm Whitfield

This course is delivered in partnership with Parasol EMT (RTO number: 2551) DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Sat 1 Feb, Fri 4 Apr Casino Wed 19 Mar TIME: 6pm - 9pm

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CPR

$70

(CardioPulmonary Resuscitation) Trainer: Malcolm Whitfield

Successful participants of this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTCPR211A Perform CPR issued by Allens Training (RTO number 90909). DURATION: Half day LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Sat 1 Feb, Thu 13 Feb, & Sat 8 Mar, Fri 4 Apr Casino Thu 23 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Wed 19 Mar, Wed 30 Apr TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm

SHORT COURSES FOR WORK INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE

OH&S for Construction $140 Sites : White Card Trainer: Martin Whiston

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Thu 6 Feb,Thu 10 Apr DATES: Casino Tue 11 Mar TIME: 9am - 4pm

Apply Traffic $270 Control Plans:Yellow Card Trainer: Martin Whiston DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Thu 20 Mar TIME: 9am - 4pm

Traffic Controllers: Blue Card

$195

Trainer: Martin Whiston

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES: Lismore Thu 13 Mar Casino Tue 11 Feb TIME: 9am - 4pm

Health & Safety Representative $750 (HSR) Trainer: Martin Whiston This five-day HSR training course is available for newly elected HSRs who have not previously completed the current four day WorkCover course in OHS Consultation. If your business is seeking this type of training, please contact us to discuss further: 02 6622 1903. DURATION: 5 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: To suit your needs TIME: 9am - 5pm

Electrical Testing and Tagging

$363

Trainer:Tony Holz This competency based training is aimed at providing students the skills, knowledge and understanding to demonstrate competence against industry standards. The educational process will focus on specific core competencies that are defined in Australian Standard 3760, 3012, WHS Regulations and Industry Codes of Practice-Managing Electrical Risks, Construction Work. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 12 Mar TIME: 9am - 3:30pm

Restricted Electrical Licence

Health & Safety $350 Representative (HSR) UPGRADE Trainer: Martin Whiston This two-day WorkCover approved course is for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) who have transitioned from OHS and have previously completed the WorkCover Course in OHS Consultation within the last two years. If your business is seeking this type of training, please contact us to discuss further: 02 6622 1903. DURATION: 2 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: To suit your needs TIME: 9am - 5pm

Replace Plugs and Sockets $110

Trainer:Tony Holz Learn to identify conductor colour codes and how to replace plug sockets, correctly replace a plug and a socket of an extension lead, state the colour code of flexible leads, state the colour code of fixed wiring, perform testing on completion of replacement and complete required documentation. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 12 Mar TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

$1850

Trainer:Tony Holz This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to safely disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment. This course encompasses working safely, identifying supply arrangements, following isolation procedures, selecting/using/testing and measuring devices, terminating the connecting cables and conductors, safety testing and reporting. Upon successful completion of 2 mandatory units, you will be able to apply for a Restricted Electrical Licence. To apply you must have a Certificate III qualification or higher, relevant to the incidental electrical work performed e.g. plumber disconnecting an air conditioner etc. Additional units can be undertaken if you intend to apply for an electrical licence with multiple endorsements. This course is delivered in partnership with Bizmatrix Pty Ltd RTO 32074. DURATION: 6 Sessions over two weeks LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 30 Apr TIME: 8am-4.30pm

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WORKPLACE TRAINING

CUSTOMISED TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS

Many of our professional clients understand the value in customised training for their staff. Whether it is training in specific computer programs, brushing up on time management skills or holding a team building day, we can develop a training program that will suit the unique needs of your business or organisation. Our friendly and professional trainers teach a wide range of subjects and can offer one-to-one or small group computer training at any level either in your workplace or in one of our well-equipped training rooms. We can also manage any catering requirements.

We provide customised training for the following sectors:

• Business • Aged Care

• Community Services • Children Services

• Disability Services • Professional Services

TRAINEESHIPS A traineeship combines learning with working, enabling you to gain a nationally recognised qualification while you earn.

Through a combination of paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both, traineeships respond directly to employer and industry needs. You may be eligible for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) which can help convert existing experience into a Certificate, and with government incentives available to assist with funding, a traineeship is an attractive option for many employers and employees. A traineeship can be full or part time.

We offer traineeships in the following sectors:

• Community Services • Education • Children Services • Aged Care • Disability Services • Business 12

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FEATURED ONLINE COURSES Introduction to $170 Internet Writing Markets

Assisting Ageing Parents

Discover the thousands of lucrative publishing opportunities that await you on the Internet if you understand Internet marketing. Whether you’re just taking your first steps toward that dream of getting published, or you have a dozen books to your credit, this course will show you how you can start earning income on the Web right away.You’ll learn how to make the Internet work for you from a writer who has spent years exploring its potential.You’ll find out how to sell e-zine articles, write for Webzines and online magazines, create a blog, sell manuscripts to an e-publisher, and self-publish your own work as an e-book or a traditional book using print-on-demand (POD) publishing.

This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the tools, techniques, and insights for this passage. Growing older is a part of life. Some aspects are joyful, some bittersweet, some frustrating, some frightening.You will learn what to expect, what to watch for, how to deal with physical and emotional challenges, and where to find resources to help.You’ll understand the impact of retirement, learn how to choose a nursing home, and be prepared to deal with death. You’ll be introduced to special communication skills, observation methods, and coping mechanisms to ease the burden for everyone involved.You’ll learn to handle most of the challenges you will face while coming to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the journey.

DURATION: 6 Week Online Course START DATE: Wed 19 Feb

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$170

Get Funny!

$170

The ability to create humor is a skill many people don’t have, yet wish they did. If you’re interested in learning how to come up with jokes or witticisms on the fly, punch up dull material for an audience, or make a living as a comedy writer, this course will get you going. Your instructor, an experienced comedy writer and working actress, will guide you through a wide range of comedic sources.You’ll learn how to write a one-liner, use physical humor, target your audience, find the humor in everyday events and much, much more. Add some humor to your web page and watch the hits explode as word gets out. Use your newfound sense of humor to entertain your friends, meet interesting people, and even make new friends!

DURATION: 6 Week Online Course START DATE: Wed 19 Feb

LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES Basket $65 Weaving Melon Basket

Basket $65 Weaving Twist and Weave

Trainer: Anaheke Metua

Learn the Wrap and Weft weave, a very traditional technique that has been used for thousands of years by people of all cultures. Come and see for yourself the magic of turning natural fibres into your own unique and woven vessel to take home. $10 required on the day for materials. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 15 Mar TIME: 10am - 2pm

Drawing for Beginners

$140

Trainer: Julie De Lorenzo

Learn this simple weaving technique that can be used to create more than just a basket. Explore sculptural forms, create practical items like water bottle carriers or create your own unique woven piece with this technique. $10 required on the day for materials. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 15 Apr TIME: 10am - 2pm

Life Drawing

$95

Painting for Beginners

Trainer: Julie De Lorenzo

Learn the basic skills for painting including making preliminary sketches, mixing colours, composition, perspective and tone. We will work mainly indoors from still life or your chosen sketches as well as one or two sessions outdoors. Guidance will be given for oil and acrylic paints. DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Thurs 6 Feb TIME: 6pm - 9pm Casino: Thu 15 Mar TIME: 1pm - 4pm

Mosaics Broken Tile

Trainer: Nola Littlejohn

Trainer: Sue Buckle

Learn basic elements of drawing and expressive mark making using charcoal and pencil. We will use still life objects to learn about line, shape, tone and texture. By the end of this course you will have the confidence to continue drawing for enjoyment.

This workshop gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and vision through experimenting with a range of drawing media and techniques. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beginner or an experienced artist, drawing the human form enables you to see things differently and grow creatively.

DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATES Lismore: Thur 6 Feb TIME: 6pm - 9pm DATES Casino: Thu 15 Mar TIME: 9am - 1pm

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 15 Mar TIME: 10am - 2pm

DURATION: 3 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Thu 27 Mar TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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$140

$90

Learn about pattern design, cutting, shaping and grouting in this fun and informative course.You will need to provide a few tools (list supplied on enrolment). Additional costs $33.

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LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES

Italian for Beginners

$190

Trainer: Gracie Mazza

Learn the basics of the Italian language. This is a good starter course for would-be travellers. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 11 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm

Mandarin for Beginners

$190

Trainer: Xi Xia Cao

Designed for beginners with little knowledge about Mandarin and Chinese cultures. Learn the basic features of the language and discuss familiar topics. This is an introduction to a new and fascinating world!

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 11 Feb TIME: 7pm - 9pm

Spanish for Beginners $190 Trainer:Yenny Tinning

Learn the basics of everyday conversation in Spanish. This is an ideal course for would-be travellers and can also form the basis for further study of the language.

English CafĂŠ Trainer: Kirsten Elliott

$100

Book a table at the English CafĂŠ for conversational fun and friendship. This five week English as a Second Language (ESL) programme offers a relaxed and friendly learning environment for those people wishing to develop cross-cultural communication skills. Menu includes conversational hot topics, idioms and humour, grammar games. Book in and make learning English more palatable. DURATION: 5 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE Lismore: Wed 12 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am DATE Casino: Mon 10 Feb TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 11 Feb TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Indonesian (Bahasa) for Beginners Trainer: Katie Coughlan

$190

Take a trip around the Indonesian archipelago over eight weeks to learn about the language and exciting destinations of our nearest neighbours. Come and find out how easy it can be to immerse yourself in a foreign language through an Indonesian experience. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Wed 19 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm

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LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES Cheese Making Trainer: Debra Allard

$190

Learn to make fresh cheese with Debra Allard, a local Cheesemaker with eight years experience. Debra will guide you through all stages of making haloumi, whey ricotta, yoghurt, labna and kefir. Course includes cheese making recipes and all cheese you make on the day. Morning tea and a light lunch will be available using local produce. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 29 Mar TIME: 9am - 3pm

Backyard Chooks

Caring for Native Bees Trainer: Frank Adcock

This course introduces you to Australian native beekeeping and gives you the knowledge and confidence to care for your bees.You will be studying the stingless social species Trigona Cabonaria; a “true blue” Australian bee which is native to our area. These little creatures are amazing to watch as they work, they don’t sting so the honey can be harvested safely and they are great pollinators of local fruit and nut trees. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 15 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 11am

$40

Trainer: Maureen McDermott

This is a great course for anyone who has ever thought about keeping chooks but never quite taken the plunge. Does it cost much to build a chook house? How do I keep my chooks safe and healthy? These questions and more will be answered in this 2 hour workshop.

Gardening in Containers Trainer: Naomi Tarrant

Maximise your fresh food production from small spaces. Discover innovative ways to recycle materials, create vertical gardens and learn about soil and nutrient requirements when container gardening. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE: Lismore Sat 15 Mar Casino Sat 8 Mar TIME: 10am - 4pm

$90

$25

Sewing for Beginners

$165

Trainer: Judie Barnes

Bring along your own sewing machine and learn how to follow a pattern, customise the pattern and make the correct fabric choice. A hands-on for people with little or no knowledge of sewing. Additional materials: $20. BYO sewing machine. DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE Lismore: Thu 10 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm DATE Casino: Thu 13 Feb TIME: 10am - 1pm

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DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE Lismore: Sat 15 Feb TIME: 10am - 12pm DATE Casino: Sat 5 Apr TIME: 10am - 12pm

Pattern Making

$195

Trainer: Judie Barnes

This course is for people who want to learn the art of drafting patterns. Discover how to adjust patterns to your own body shape, draft patterns from your favourite clothes and create patterns from your own designs. Additional materials $30. DURATION: 4 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore & Casino DATE Lismore: Thu 20 Mar TIME: 6pm - 9pm DATE Casino: Thu 20 Mar TIME: 10am - 1pm

LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES The Art Of Self Publishing

$220

Trainer: Drew Grozier Successfully publish your own work without breaking the bank. Uncover the pearls and perils of self-publishing with author Drew Gozier. Drew is a freelance journalist and writer with a background in marketing. He has written and self-published fiction and non-fiction books in both traditional hard cover and e-book formats. Please bring a short story (3000 words max). Workbooks provided.

Trainer: Justin Livingston

$90

Trainer: Geof Webb

This workshop will be of interest to people who want to use social media to engage with their friends and family more effectively. It will help you to understand how different social media tools work, to set up social media accounts relevant to your needs, and to practise posting, tweeting and pinning.You will also learn about protecting privacy and how to manage social media profiles using Hootsuite. Please bring, on a USB, a photo portrait of yourself and other photos e.g places youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been etc.

DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 22 Mar TIME: 10am - 1pm

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Thu 13 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8pm

Graffiti and Street Art

Intro to Social Media - Work & Play

$200

This beginners course will teach you how to develop your ideas on paper, how to create your own paste ups and to transform them to different media. We will cover the history of Australian and global street art. Students are required to bring along a basic design idea. Materials will be discussed at the first lesson and will cost approx $50-$100. DURATION:4 Sessions (3 evenings + 1 weekend) LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Mon 3 Mar TIME: 6pm - 9pm

Tracing your Family History

$115

Trainer: Richard Davis

Tracing your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is a fast-growing, fascinating, fulfilling and occasionally frustrating pastime. Learn how to get started, carry out research, access records here and overseas, read and analyse old documents, use the internet, draw up family tree and present the data you collect as a priceless legacy for future generations of your family. Participants will receive fact sheets of practical tips and useful contact addresses. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Sat 29 Mar TIME: 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Rusty Racquets

$190

Trainer: Amanda Mead

Get fit, meet new friends, learn all the skills necessary to play or improve the skills you already have. This course covers stroke production, game play, drill and court craft. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: East Lismore Tennis Courts DATE: Thu 6 Feb TIME: 6pm - 7:30pm

Natural Meditation $120 for Beginners Trainer: Xi Xia Cao

Learn natural meditation based on 2000 year old Chinese classical book ‘Dao Di Jing’ by Lao Zi. Explore the roots of Chinese culture while practicing meditation and improve emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. No movement is required; this course is suitable for any age or level. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 11 Feb TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COURSES

Tai Chi

$125

Yoga for Arthritis

$175

Trainer: Miles Goosens

Trainer: Chara Caruthers

DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Tue 6 Feb TIME: 6pm - 7:30pm

DURATION: 6 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATE: Mon 10 Feb TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that consists of slow, graceful, peaceful, flowing movements. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination as well as experiencing wonderful, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.

Mindfulness $350 Based Stress Reduction Trainer: Jenny Cobden

Is stress or illness affecting your wellbeing and happiness? Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches you to observe what is happening in your mind and body giving you opportunities to change old thinking patterns and learn how to take better care of yourself. DURATION: 8 Sessions LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Wed 12 Feb TIME: 6pm - 8.30pm

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Classes will focus on understanding the contributing factors, indications, and the specific role yoga can play in prevention and management of the three most common types of arthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. This class is suitable for all ages and levels.

Me Time!

$65

Trainer: Helene Collard

With family, work and other commitments, we can often feel like we need some “Me Time!” This workshop is an intimate space and through the use of breathing and visualisation, open discussion and creative expression, participants can release, rejuvenate and invite clarity into their current life circumstances. DURATION: 1 Session LOCATION: Lismore DATES: Mon 17 Feb & Mon 24 Mar TIME: 6pm - 9pm

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Subject to availability your place is guaranteed once payment is received.You can pay by cash, eftpos, cheque, direct credit, credit card (Visa or Mastercard), PayPal or money order. Course fees cover the cost of tuition and administration. You may be required to purchase additional materials for some courses and will be advised of this at the time of enrolment. The maximum amount the College can accept prior to course commencement is $1000. Where the course cost is greater, the balance of payments must be received after the course has commenced in instalments no greater than $1500. Payment plans can be tailored to suit your circumstances.

ENROLMENT INFORMATION You can enrol online at acecolleges.edu.au or by phone, fax or in person at any of our college locations. Once you have paid for your course you will be issued with a confirmation receipt and all relevant course information. No further contact will be made by us, unless the class is cancelled. ACE Community Colleges reserves the right to cancel or change details advertised. Unless otherwise stated, courses are available to anyone aged 14 years and 9 months and over.

CONCESSIONS

A $10 discount is available for some courses over $60 to pension, student, senior and health care card holders.

CANCELLATIONS

By us: We aim to keep our courses as affordable as possible. Insufficient enrolments may mean a course is cancelled. If so, we will notify you prior to the course commencement date and arrange a full refund. A full refund will also be issued if the course fills before we process your paperwork. By you: If you wish to cancel, transfer or change an enrolment, please notify us no later than 5 working days prior to your course commencement date. We will then refund, transfer or credit your course fee, less a $15 administration fee. If you withdraw from a course after this deadline, a refund will not be paid and transfers or credits will not be given. ACE Community Colleges cannot accept responsibility for any changes to your personal circumstances.

ACCESS

Please advise us in advance if you have a disability requiring special provisions so we may assist you.

CONFIRMATIONS OF ATTENDANCE

Confirmations of Attendance are issued upon request and where a minimum of 80% attendance can be confirmed.

NOTE

ACE Community Colleges does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to person or property arising from attendance at a course or travelling to and from course venues.

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