MiLife-Victoria Adult Education Booklet

ADULT EDUCATION JUNE - DEC 2018

MiLife-Vict oria inc Head Of f ice Suit e 1, Level 1 108-120 Young St reet Frankst on VIC 3199 Tel : 9775 7333 Fax : 9770 6825 N at i on al Rel ay Ser v i ce 1300 555 727

ABOUT M ILIFE-VICTORIA MiLife-Victoria is a Community Service Organisation creating opportunities and pathways to connect people with a disability to the community.

MiLife-Victoria is a provider of non-accredited education programs designed to support people with a disability to develop confidence and provide them with skills and knowledge to support their preparation for work, volunteering or other vocational activities.

Courses are conducted using flexible teaching methods and approaches to accommodate individual needs including flexible start and finish times.

Cost MiLife-Victoria receives Victorian Government funding from the Council of Adult Community and Further Education to conduct courses in the areas of Work Skills to meet the needs of adults with a broad range of disabilities from the community.

By presenting a Health Care or Concession Card you are eligible to receive reduced course fees.

For M or e In f or m at ion Please contact MiLife-Victoria Head Office for a copy of the relevant organisation policies and procedures relating to course fees, course enrolment and code of conduct.

Enrolments can be at any time during the course if a vacancy is available.

These courses are subject to change and/or availability depending on the number of students enrolled at the time.

Please acknowledge that by enrolling there will be no refund whether enrolment is at commencement or at any time of the course.

TABLE OF CONTENTS M ONDAYS Introduction to Administration

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Introduction to Horticulture

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Introduction to Warehousing/Distribution

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TUESDAYS Introduction to Automotive Detailing

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What is Work?

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WEDNESDAYS Work Readiness

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Introduction to Equestrian

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THURSDAYS Introduction to Hospitality

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Introduction to Retail

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FRIDAYS Preparing for Study

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Introduction to Beauty/Hairdressing

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Introduction to Computers

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Introduction to Cleaning Services

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Notes

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Calendar

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INTRODUCTION TO ADM INISTRATION LOCATION

FRANKSTON AND M ELBOURNE This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in an Administration role as well as generic employability skills.

Delivery of the course will be a combination of classroom and workplace based learning, giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a real work situation.

DATES Mondays: 29 January 2018 until 17 December 2018

VENUE

Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre 20 Ebdale Street, FRANKSTON

TIM E

9:00am - 4:00pm AND Worked based learning sessions at a businesses in Melbourne

TIM E

8:30am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

REQUIREM ENTS Students will require a Myki Card to travel to and from the workplace on public transport. Students must have foundation literacy skills.

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INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE LOCATION

FRANKSTON

This course is set in a community garden where students will have the opportunity to learn specific task skills required to work in the horticulture industry as well as generic employability skills. They will also be exposed to nurseries where they can see different roles performed in this industry. Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Mondays: 29 January 2018 until 17 December 2018

VENUE

Joy of the Earth Community Garden 15 Joy Street FRANKSTON

TIM ES

9:00am - 3:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

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INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION LOCATION

FRANKSTON

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in a factory environment as well as generic employability skills. Delivery of the course will be a combination of classroom and workplace based learning giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a real work situation at a number of factory/warehouses in and around South Eastern suburbs and Peninsula.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Mondays: 29 January 2018 until 17 December 2018

VENUE

Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre 20 Ebdale Street, FRANKSTON AND Businesses in and around the Frankston area.

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee

OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt REQUIREM ENTS Students will require a Myki Card for train or bus fare to travel to and from Frankston to the business.

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INTRODUCTION TO AUTOM OTIVE DETAILING LOCATION

FRANKSTON

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in businesses that employee car/caravan detailers as well as generic employability skills.

Delivery of the course will be a combination of classroom and workplace based learning giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a real work situation in a number of different roles and environments in and around the Frankston area.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

At this stage the venue?s are to be confirmed ? course fee is $58 concession and $229 annual full fee.

DATES

Tuesday's: June 2018 until December 2018

VENUE

TBC

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

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WHAT IS WORK? LOCATION

FRANKSTON, M ELBOURNE AND SOUTH EASTERN SUBURBS

This course is for people that would like to experience a wide variety of work options that are available in many different vocations. They will focus on learning what skills you need for each job, they will interview people, build confidence and develop travel training skills in and around Melbourne/South Eastern Suburbs. It is delivered in a hands-on approach getting out each day into different communities and workplaces.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Tuesdays: 30 January 2018 until 18 December 2018

VENUE

Depart Frankston Railway Station and travel to surrounding areas via public transport

TIM ES

8:30am - 4:00pm

COST $58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt REQUIREM ENTS Students will require a Myki Card for train or bus fare to travel to and from Frankston to businesses in and around Melbourne/South Eastern suburbs each week.

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WORK READINESS SKILLS LOCATION

FRANKSTON

This course is for students who need to develop and prepare themselves with the knowledge and skills to be able to apply for jobs and/or volunteering positions with confidence and to gain an understanding of what are work expectations etc.

Work requirements, team building, communication skills, legal requirements, dress codes, rights and responsibilities, resume writing and more will be covered during the course as well as, attending work expos, presentations from businesses and employment agencies.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy DATES

Wednesdays: 31 January 2018 until 19 December 2018

VENUE

Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre 20 Ebdale Street, FRANKSTON

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

REQUIREM ENTS Students will require a Myki Card for train or bus fare to travel to work expos and other locations as required.

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INTRODUCTION TO EQUESTRIAN LOCATION

M ORNINGTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in a racing/equestrian setting as well as generic employability skills.

Delivery of the course will be a combination of classroom and workplace based learning, giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in a real work environment as well as at a property in Balnarring and Mornington.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Wednesdays: 31 January 2018 until 19 December 2018

VENUE

Mornington Racecourse and stables on the Peninsula TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST $58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt.

REQUIREM ENTS Transport to different stables needs to be confirmed with each student. Information will be discussed upon enrolment.

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INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY LOCATION

FRANKSTON

The learning objective of this course is to expose students to an industrial kitchen where they can develop skills and knowledge in the area of food preparation, cooking techniques, safe hygiene practices and work expectations in this vocation.

This course is a pathway into other formal qualifications such as Food Handling and Catering Courses.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Thursdays: 1 February 2018 until 20 December 2018

VENUE

Frankston Library, Shops and onto Brotherhood of St Lawrence Community Kitchen, 24-26 High Street, FRANKSTON

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee plus $6.50 each week for food.

Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

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INTRODUCTION TO RETAIL LOCATION

HASTINGS

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in a retail environment as well as generic employability skills.

Delivery of the course will be in a workplace every week giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a real work situation.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Thursdays: June until 13 December 2018

VENUE

Salvation Army Opportunity Shop 2036 Frankston/Flinders Road , HASTINGS

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

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PREPARING FOR STUDY LOCATION

FRANKSTON

This course is designed for students who are considering enrolling in a formal qualification but not sure what is involved.

The course covers: -

Understanding what it means to undertake a formal qualification What to expect in a formal learning environment What is assessment How to study How to write effectively How to reference materials correctly How to enrol Understanding different qualifications levels and pre-requisites

DATES

Fridays: 2 February 2018 until 14 December 2018

VENUE

Ebdale Community Hub and learning Centre 20 Ebdale Street, FRANKSTON

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST $58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee

Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt.

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INTRODUCTION TO BEAUTY LOCATION

FRANKSTON AND SEAFORD

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills required to work as part of a hairdressing team as well as covering nails and make-up.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

This course will be delivered in a workplace based learning approach giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills as a salon in Seaford and Frankston as well as in a classroom setting.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Fridays: 2 February 2018 until 14 December 2018

VENUE

Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre 20 Ebdale Street, FRANKSTON AND Hairdresser in Frankston and Seaford

TIM E

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt.

REQUIREM ENTS Students will require a Myki Card for bus fare from Frankston to Seaford once a month.

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INTRODUCTION TO COM PUTERS LOCATION

FRANKSTON

To learn and gain confidence with how to use a computer and the associated skills (typing, mouse control, printing etc) as well as MS Word, MS Excel, Email, Powerpoint and the Internet in a fun way.

Generic employability skills including the language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry will also be blended throughout the course.

DATES

Fridays: 2 February 2018 until 14 December 2018

VENUE

Brotherhood of St. Laurence, Computer Lab 24-26 High Street FRANKSTON

TIM ES

9:30am - 12:30pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $136.62 Full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

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INTRODUCTION TO CLEANING SERVICES LOCATION SOUTH EASTERN SUBURBS, WESTERNPORT, M ORNINGTON PENINSULA This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in businesses that employee cleaners as well as generic employability skills.

Delivery of the course will be a combination of classroom and workplace based learning giving the students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a real work situation in a number of different roles and environments in and around South Eastern suburbs and the Peninsula.

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn specific task skills related to working in businesses that employee cleaners for domestic and industrial situations as well as learning generic employability skills, language, literacy and numeracy required for this industry.

DATES

Friday's: June 2018 until 18 December 2018

VENUE

South Eastern suburbs, Westernport and Mornington Peninsula

TIM ES

9:00am - 4:00pm

COST

$58.00 Concession including material fee OR $156.60 half year, full fee including material fee Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded, GST exempt

REQUIREM ENTS A white card may be required for some workplaces. This can be obtained as whilst undertaking this course though the cost will be at the expense of the student.

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CALENDAR

2018 Pu blic Holidays 1 Jan New Year ?s Day

1 April Easter Sunday

28 Sept AFL Grand Final Eve

26 Jan Australia Day

2 April Easter Monday

6 Nov Melbourne Cup

12 Mar Labour Day

25 April ANZAC Day

25 Dec Christmas Day

31 Mar Easter Saturday

11 June Queen's Birthday

26 Dec Boxing Day 18

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