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English Reading & Writing Skills for Beginners

Fully funded English classes are available to Australian Citizens/Permanent Residents/NZ citizens/humanitarian visa holders who require the skills provided in the courses to help improve employment opportunities or support further training needs. To ensure you are enrolled in the correct course, a short interview is required. Enrolment/interview days will usually be held at our Brookvale campus Level 1/14 William St, Brookvale. You must bring proof of citizenship or visa. Limited... [More]

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

Introduction to Working in School Based Education Support

Unlock Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Education Support with Our Taster Course Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and supporting teachers in the classroom? Our Taster Course for the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is the perfect starting point to explore a fulfilling career in education. Course Highlights 1. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Dive into CHCEDS033 – Meet Legal and Ethical Obligations in an Education... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC40221.
  • Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (HLTAID012)
  • Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students (CHCEDS059)
  • Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment (CHCEDS033)

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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)

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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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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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Tech Savvy Seniors: Stay in Touch using Zoom

Course Outline Social Isolation doesn’t mean you can’t still stay in touch. Zoom is an easy to use video conferencing tool that you can use on your computer, tablet or phone. You will be able to see, hear and talk to your family, friends and colleagues almost as though they are in the same room! **The trainer will be there to help you to create your Zoom account using your preferred email address. About Zoom Zoom is easy to use video conferencing software with a simple set up. What... [More]

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Canine Loss and Grief

Course Overview Losing a beloved dog companion can be a traumatic time for dog owners. It's not just a dog – we miss them and can feel intense grief for some years. In this workshop we explain the pet grief process, and strategies for dealing with our emotions and how to move forward honouring our loss. This session may be of assistance to those who have lost dogs, suffering anticipatory grief or want to know how to help others manage the loss of their dog.  What to Bring: Notebook... [More]

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A New Puppy? What you Need to Know

Course Overview Raising a Puppy can be a joyous time, however there are hurdles that all puppy owners experience which cause them concern and worry. This course will help the new puppy owner better manage the settling of their puppy, learn how to commence training to achieve the appropriate behaviours and tips and hints. You will also learn about puppy care, nutrition and the developmental stages from Puppyhood to Adolescence. The course is a must for new puppy owners and those who... [More]

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Supporting People with Mental Illness

Course Outline This short nationally accredited course is beneficial for anyone wishing to understand how to better support those who may be experiencing mental illness. This course provides training to meet the requirements of CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues. It is also a valuable course for anyone wishing to equip themselves to support those around them. Course includes information on how to: Identify signs of mental illnesses Appropriately communicate to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

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

Understanding Your Dog & Problem Solving including Separation Anxiety

Course Overview Discover the secrets to understanding solving dog problems - designed for new dog owners or those who have not owned a dog for sometime. This covers Care of your dog, How dogs learn, Positive reinforcement, Body Language, Meeting your dogs physical and mental needs and importantly problem solving including separation anxiety and much more. What to Bring: Notebook and Pen [More]

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