Course Guide
2016
Semester One
www.cch.vic.edu.au
43-45 Punt Road
Cobram 3644
Ph: (03) 5872 2224
Fax: (03) 711
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Your Local Adult Education Provider
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Cobram Community House is a not-for profit Registered Training Organisation that provides quality, affordable training and learning oppor-tunities to the people of Cobram and district. We providenationally recognised, pre-accredited and fee for service training. The House also provides social, recreational and community activities within a welcoming and supportive environment.
Qualifications in areas such as Early Childhood Education and Care, Aged Care, Business and General Education are available to study. Short courses in information technology, hospitality and first aid are also available, providing pathways into employment and further edu-cation (funded with support from the Adult, Community & Further Eduedu-cation Board, Victoria.)
Other activities include Men’s Shed, U3A, Quilters Club and Gardening Club. Whether you are looking for a qualification, skills for employ-ment or a recreational activity, we have a range of options for you.
If there’s something you would like to see included in our program, whether it’s training or a community activity—give us a call and have a chat. We’d love to hear from you!
We are open 10.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday
WELCOME TO CCH
SERVICES
Room Hire
We have three large training rooms available for hire that can accommodate groups of up to 30. We can set up a small function room with BBQ and tea and coffee facilities.
Equipment Hire
Contact us for equipment hire to conduct your next meeting or event.
Projector Screen WiFi hotspot
Office Services
Photocopying, Faxing, Laminating, Printing, Faxing, Computer Use available
Agency Services
We are your local agency for: Centrelink
Medicare Child Support
We can provide you with relevant forms & brochures, access to a telephone dedicated to the DHHS network or a fax for forwarding material to DHHS.
Trained staff can sight and photocopy proof of identity (POI) so you do not have to send originals in the mail
A self service phone and reply paid envelopes are available to as-sist you with your Medicare claims.
Please Note—As agency staff we do not have access to your infor-mation and cannot make payments or decisions about payments.
Provide First Aid Course Code : HLTAID003
Dates: 4 March & 2 May
Duration:: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $190.00
HOSPITALITY
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course Code : HLTAID001
Dates: 4 March & 2 May
Duration: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: $75.00
FIRST AID
Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
A course designed for those working, con-sidering work or volunteering in food out-lets including: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, take-away shops or with community groups.
Course Code : SITXFSA101
Dates:
Term 1 Wednesday 17th February Term 2 Wednesday 18th May Term 3 Wednesday 17th August Term 4 Wednesday 16th November
Duration: 4.00pm – 8.00pm
Cost: $115.00
Responsible Service of Alcohol—NSW
Provide responsible service of alcohol is con-ducted using the New South Wales Liquor Licensing guidelines, this unit is essential for any person involved in the sale, supply and service of alcohol.
Course Code : SITHFAB201
Dates:
Term 1 Wednesday 24th February Term 2 Wednesday 25th May Term 3 Wednesday 24th August Term 4 Wednesday 23rd November
Duration: 10.00am 4.30pm
Cost: $170.00
Training in this qualification is being provid-ed by Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House,
Registered Training Organisa-tion number 21765
**Early bookings are essential as an online workbook MUST be completed prior to training**
Delivered by KMR Safety First (RTO 22485) who will issue a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion Provide an Emergency First Aid
Re-sponse in an Education & Care Set-ting
Course Code : HLTAID004
Dates: 4 March & 2 May
Duration: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $190.00
Slice, Dice and Chop
Introduction to Kitchen Skills
Students will have a better knowledge and understanding of cooking skills. A greater knowledge in regards to health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Students will visit cafes and restaurants in order to get a better under-standing of what is required to work in the food industry. Students will experience differ-ent cultures food- such as Asian. Studdiffer-ents should be able to follow a recipe step by step, decide on food that they enjoy and don't en-joy, try to expand their pallet (spices, sour, sweet etc). This course pathways into further hospitality courses at both pre-accredited and accredited level.
Dates : 12 February—29 April 2016
Duration: 9.30am—3.30pm
Cost: $110
CCH delivers the three main First Aid courses including Provide CPR, Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, and Provide First Aid— whether it’s to meet workplace needs or as part of a broader qualification. Private group bookings are available for or-ganisations. A must have for businesses, community organisations and groups.
COMPUTERS
Meet the Mouse
This course will provide basic computer applications skills and be an introduction to the internet and email. It will also be the first steps for learners to become fa-miliar with computer terminology and technology, leading to further studies in a wide range of program choices and/or entry level employment opportunities
Dates : Wednesdays 10th February—24th March 2016 Will also run in terms 2, 3 and 4.
Duration: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
Taking the Next Step with Computers
This course will provide intermediate com-puter application skills, including becom-ing more familiar with the internet, email and starting to explore some web tools. It will also focus on social inclusion. This course will be the next step for learners who have basic computer skills to become more familiar with computer technology and terminology, leading to further studies in a wide range of program choices and/or entry level employment opportunities.
Dates: Wednesdays 11 May—22 June
Duration: 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost: $110
What’s Word? (Introduction to Word) This course is recommended for people wanting to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create professional looking correspondence and documents. This introductory course covers the basics of Microsoft Word, from basic navigation and creating a document through to tabs, tables and formatting. A hands-on ap-proach is taken to impart relevant skills and knowledge by having participants work through real-life examples and sce-narios.
Dates: Tuesdays 19 April—31 May
Duration: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
Word Plus (Intermediate Word) This course is recommended for people who are keen to extend their knowledge of Microsoft Word beyond basic document creation and learn time saving techniques such as styles and mail merge This course aims to enhance existing skills by covering more specific documentation creation aspects such as working with multiple documents, formatting in tables, tabs, lists, more complex aspects of formatting, pictures and introduces new features such as merging, sections and styles. This course is primarily designed for people with some Microsoft Word experience who wish to improve their skills and productivity. Upon suc-cessful completion of the course, participants should be able to work with tables, create draw-ings, perform mail merges and improve productiv-ity with a range of automation features.
Dates: Fridays 13 May—24 June
Duration: 9.30am –12.30pm
Cost: $110
Introduction to Excel
This Introduction to Excel course is ideal for users new to Microsoft Excel, who want to learn how to produce spreadsheets, perform basic calculations and prepare simple charts. This course is designed for everyday tasks such as setting up a budget, maintaining an address list, or keeping track of a list of to-do items. It aims to give the participant a thorough grounding in Microsoft Excel through practical exercises and real-life scenarios. Empha-sis is placed on the importance of accuracy, good formula building techniques and sound formatting and design principles. Participants will learn to navigate around Excel, create worksheets, use formulas, create charts and apply formatting to enhance the presentation of their work. This is an introductory course designed for people who would like to know how to use Microsoft Excel. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to produce simple reports, budg-ets, lists and charts. This course will lead into fur-ther studies in a wide range of program choices and/or entry level employment opportunities.
Dates: Tuesday 9 February—22 March 2016
Duration: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
Excelling at Excel (Intermediate Excel)
This Intermediate Excel course is ideal for existing users of Excel who would like to expand their skills and knowledge and learn more techniques associated with creating more productive workbooks and charts. During this course, instructors show participants how to work more effectively with Excel worksheets. Stu-dents will undertake tasks covering for-mulas and function techniques, more intricate formatting, using charting fea-tures and filtering to manage and analyse data. This course is intended for current Microsoft Excel users who wish to extend their knowledge and skills beyond build-ing simple spreadsheets. Upon comple-tion of the course, participants should be able to use more advanced techniques to manage, manipulate, analyse complex data associated with creating better and more productive workbooks. This course will lead into further studies in a wide range of program choices and/or em-ployment opportunities.
Dates: Thursdays 12 May—23 June
Duration: 9.30am –12.30pm
Cost: $110
i-technology Focussing on mobile device digital skills this course will provide an opportunity to explore various aspects of mobile devices and a variety of available apps while building confidence and
knowledge about the use and operation of the devices. The course provides a pathway into other computer/ digital technology courses such as digital story telling or Computers courses and also will give skills to enhance job prospects and further study efficiency outcomes.
Dates: Tuesdays 19 April—31 May
Duration: 1.30 –4.30pm
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Code: CHC30113
Date: Commencing 15th February 2016. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am—
3.30pm
Cost:
Full: $5,140.00 Funded : $1,175 Concession: $899
Note: An additional $190 will be payable for students not holding a current First Aid Certificate
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Code: CHC50113
Date: Commencing 15th February2016. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am—3.30pm.
Cost:
Full: $3,890 Funded : $1,531
Note: An additional $190 will be paya-ble for students not holding a current First Aid Certificate
Interested in a career working with children or are you looking to upgrade your current qualification? We offer the following nationally recognised qualifications:
Dual Certificate III in Aged Care and Home and Community Care
Would you like a career where you can really make a difference in an older persons life? Aged Care is a rapidly expanding industry with lots of employment opportunities.
Fast track your way to a dual qualification! Save time and money while you acquire the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of aged care and community / home-based care settings.
This dual course is being offered using a blended delivery model, designed for those who cannot always access classroom-based courses and want a more flexible way of learning. Technical support is provided to assist all students in the use of our Online Campus and Virtual Class-room.
Codes: CHC30212/CHC30312
Commences: Tuesday 2 February
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Training in this qualification is being provided by Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House, Registered Training Organisation number 21765.
AGED CARE
Cost:
Funded: $1,100 Concession: $638
Unfunded: $3,000 (GST free)
Do you need child care to help you undertake training?
The Family Learning Support Program provides funding to enable learners to participate in learning where the cost of child care is a barrier to participation.
Learners who are enrolled in Government subsidised pre-accredited or accredited training at a Learn Local organisation should ask staff for more information about the program.
The program is available to assist parents, carers or guardians of a child or children aged between 0-6 years and who are not yet enrolled at school and need occasional child care during class time.
If you are receiving the Commonwealth funded Child Care Benefit then you may be able to receive top up funding and if you are ineligible then funding can be used to help you pay your out of pocket costs.
Enhance your Skills
This course will provide 10 ways to enhance your skills. The key topics are as follows: Customer service, presentation, professional development, time management, communication, well-being, leadership, teamwork, technology and networking skills. This course will lead to further studies in a wide range of program choices/or employment opportunities.
Dates: 21 April—2nd June (Thursdays) Time: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
PATHWAYS
AGRICULTURE
Farming is the new Mining
Learners will have developed a broad knowledge of work opportunities within the local primary production area. They will understand the fundamental requirements of the industry and will develop basic skills to identify how to identify and source industry jobs and the skills re-quired. A range of local primary producers will be invited to showcase their particular industry and participants will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers at both a group and individual level. Pathways will include further studies at TAFE in Agriculture and Horticulture.
Dates: 11 February—24 March (Thursdays) Time: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
BEAUTY
Beauty Basics
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to file and paint nails, perform a seated massage, and apply foundation and basic makeup. This course is for those that want to then go on to pursue a career in Beauty. This taster course will lead to certificate level courses in beauty.
Dates: Term 3, 2016 Time: 9.30am—12.30pm
VOLUNTEERING
Introduction to Volunteering
Improved IT and volunteering skills, this will include communication skills and knowledge about the role of volunteering in organisations. Learners will also develop knowledge around occupational health and safety and working in an office environment. The course provides pathways into IT VET courses such as Certificate 1 & 2 or other relevant courses being offered to assist with employment such as industry specific VET courses e.g. Aged Care or business
Dates: 22 April—3 June (Fridays) Time: 9.30am—12.30pm
Cost: $110
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Code: TAE40110
Commencing: February 2016
Duration: 16 weeks (Flexible delivery – days and times will be negotiated with students and will include an online component)
Cost:
Full fee: $2,365 Funded: $890
Concession: $660
Certificates in General Education for Adults
Commencing:
February 2016
Certificate III in Education Support
Become a qualified teacher’s aide and be an integral part of the modern classroom. You will learn how to support children and young people and contribute to their education.
Code: CHC30213
Dates: Feb 2016 – Nov 2016 (1 day per week during school terms)
Duration: 9am – 3pm
Cost: Full fee: $3,500 Funded: $1,335 Concession: $650
This training will be provided by Numurkah Community Learning Centre (RTO 6477)
Course in Initial General Education for Adults Code: 22234VIC
Cost:
Full fee: $2,318 Funded: $743 Concession: $598
Certificate I in General Education for Adults Code: 22236VIC
Cost:
Full fee: $2,820 Funded: $465 Concession: $ 465
Certificate II in General Education for Adults Code: 22237VIC
Cost:
Full fee: $2,820 Funded: $465 Concession: $465
Certificate I in General Education for Adults - Introductory Code: 22235VIC Cost: Full fee: $2,820 Funded: $465 Concession: $ 465
Certificate III in General Education for Adults Code: 22238VIC Cost: Full fee: $2,820 Funded: $465 Concession: $ 465
Cobram & District U3A
University of the Third Age. A time of Creativity and Fulfillment for mature age people. Expand your horizons through classes and social contacts which enrich and expand your life. Courses include; photography, cards, beading, Australian history, Theatre, Sudoku, hot topics, armchair travel, cross stitch & crochet, computers and cryptic crosswords.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Call for details. Membership based
Cobram Community House Play Group
Allow your children to interact and develop social skills in a safe environment, providing indoor and outdoor activities while you meet new friends.
Meet: Tuesdays 10am–12noon
$2.00 per session
Call us on (03) 58722 2224 for details
Quilters
If you love quilting, or are a beginner quilter, and like to share information, do quilt pro-jects and activities then this is the group for you.
Meet: First and Third Wednesday Evenings of the month. From 6pm.
Call us on (03) 58722 2224 for details
Community Garden
Become a member of the garden. Share a garden bed. Enjoy the company of ‘like minded’ people. Grow your own plants. Swap plants and ideas. Use the potting shed.
Meet: Open
Membership Based
Call us on (03) 58722 2224 for details
Cobram Community House Men’s Shed
The Men's Shed is where men can get together and enjoy doing 'blokey stuff' in the company of other like-minded men. Come along and have a chat to the guys at the shed!
Meet: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am – 12noon
Membership based
Garden Club
The Garden Club have guest speakers on many gardening subjects and go on various garden tours. They have a sales table and share a wealth of experience between them.
Meet: Third Thursday of the month at CCH 10am
Cyber Seniors
Chat, explore and learn about digital technology. Gold coin donation (to cover after-noon tea)
Meet: Fridays 1:00pm—3:00pm
Please call us on 03 5872 2224 if you are interested in volunteering to help seniors get on line
Colour, Relax and Chat
Come along and enjoy a pastime from your youth with a cuppa and chat. Bring you own books for colour some of ours.
Meet: Wednesday 10:00am-11:30am
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Enrolling
Fees
Welcome to Cobram Community House
Are you interested in study? Do you want to take your education to the next level? Do you have interest in an area and don’t know where to start. Contact CCH to start your journey today.
Head inside CCH and complete the enrolment form. Applicants enrolling in a full qualification are required to attend an interview and complete a LLN Pre-Assessment. Enrolment is complete once fees have been paid. USI If you are a new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training and course you need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. If you don't have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment. The USI is a reference number made up of 10 numbers and letters that creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia. Students enrolling at CCH will be required to provide their USI prior to or at enrol-ment. Those students without a USI will need to obtain a USI prior to enrolenrol-ment. Please enquire at Reception should you require assistance with obtaining a USI.
All fees and charges are listed in the course brochure. Fees are to be paid at the CCH office. You can arrange a payment plan if you are unable to pay the full course fee in one payment. A deposit for courses is mandatory.
