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Introduction to Working in Health & Aged Care

Turn your passion for helping others into a qualified career in the healthcare sector. This taster course will introduce you to the skills and knowledge to combine with your natural empathy as you support patients with healthcare needs. Work could involve multiple areas such as aged care, nursing assistance and allied health. Upon successful completion of this pathway course you will receive a Statement of Attainment and credit transfers will be given if you subsequently enrol in... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115.
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Becoming an Author: Beyond the Writing

Course Outline Becoming a published author isn't just about writing a good book. A modern author also needs to be their own publicist, a marketer, and a social media manager. They must be able to plan book events and social media campaigns to grow their author profile and their readership. A lot of people start their author journey without the information that will help them optimise their experience, both financially and emotionally. But if an author starts to develop the tools... [More]

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Introduction to Outlook 2019 Email, Contacts & Calendar

Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is the most common email application used by businesses. Also integrated into Outlook is the ability to manage your appointments and meetings using Calendar; and who you email and meet with in Contacts. Prerequisite Confident Keyboarding Skills National Recognition Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - is a means of measuring skills acquired through work or life... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Business BSB30120.

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Mindfulness Meditation

Course Outline This program is an invitation to cultivate an increased awareness of your thinking, sensations and emotions. It’s an invitation to live mindfully, experiencing life in all its wonder and challenge, without running, fighting or hiding. Through practicing the material, you can enhance your innate human capacity for attention, awareness and wise action. You can find support to respond to your inner world and your environment with conscious choice, and to cultivate... [More]

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Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Find out the secrets behind sculpting fondant and basic piping in this hands-on cupcake decorating course. In this cupcake decorating course, you will explore simple decorating techniques to make beautiful cupcakes that are easy to do at home. You will also find out some creative tips for how to achieve a professional finish using low-cost tools and equipment that are easy to find in most kitchens. By the end of this course, you will have 6 decorated cupcakes in various differing... [More]

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Dogs Matter - Canine First Aid

Course Overview

Take the best care of your dog by learning basic CPR and first aid to ensure their safety until you can be in contact with a veterinarian if required. Accidents can happen quickly; this course will prepare you to be better able to respond to unexpected accidents, keeping your dog and you safe in the process.
You’ll learn to understand and check your dog’s vital signs and care for them in emergency situations including wounds, seizures, bleeding, poisoning and choking and
much more.

• Learn preventative care for your dog to keep them healthy
• Create awareness of dog issues.
• Be prepared for the most common dog emergencies.

Course Outline

By the end of this workshop you will have learnt how to:

• Keep your dog healthy with preventive care
• Locate a dog’s body parts, apply first aid and CPR
• Check your dog’s vital signs
• Be prepared for the most common pet emergencies.
• Respond to critical emergencies including:
• Restraining and muzzling for safety reasons
• Coronary Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Wounds and bleeding management
• Choking
• Seizures
• Poisoning
• Insect bites and stings
• Fractures and other injuries
• Heat exposure, burns and scalds and so much more!

What to Bring:

  • Notebook and Pen
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Fondant Decorating Workshop

In this Fondant Cake Decorating Course, you will unlock some of the secrets behind fondant and ganache, and learn how to get a smooth finish on your cake, ready for decorating. You will also discover some creative tips and skills for achieving a professional finish using low-cost tools and equipment found in most kitchens. Once you have learned how to apply rolled fondant, you will get creative by sculpting some flower and leaf decorations to add to your cake.  All ingredients,... [More]

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Gmail for Beginners (Seniors)

Gmail is a free web-based email service from Google. The name Gmail stands for Google Mail! It’s become one of the most used email services in the world, and it’s one of the easiest to master.  With Gmail, you get lots of storage to save emails and communicate with people. It’s simple, free, and a fantastic way to stay in touch with your loved ones.  This class is aimed at helping Seniors to get the most out of their Gmail account.  Some familiarity with computers is required. ... [More]

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Dogs Matter - Separation Anxiety and Other Stressors

Overview Is your dog experiencing separation anxiety? Is your dog having a meltdown when you leave, barking, chewing, scratching walls, trying to escape.? This Dogs Matter course is designed to help you understand Separation Anxiety and Other Dog Stressors so that you can help your dog feel safe and better manage situations that arise. Discover the secrets to understanding and solving dog problems. Designed for first-time dog owners and those facing canine issues, this course will... [More]

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Recruit, Induct & Support Volunteers in Your Organisation

Learn best practices and processes to recruit the volunteers that your organisation needs. The course also covers topics from the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement. Unit CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers. What you need to know about this course The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes classroom sessions and weekly flexible directed self study hours. Students will need to allow some additional hours between sessions for directed... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Recruit, induct and support volunteers (CHCVOL003)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.