Talking about Talking about Accredited course Vocational Preparation

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:28:11 GMT

Those who participated in this course last year found it to be very valuable and took a lot from it. So it gets a special mention.

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Talking about Accredited course Vocational Preparation

Here's some more info about the course for Vocational Preparation. This course was very successful last year and those participating found it very valuable.
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Accredited course Vocational Preparation

Certificate 1 in Vocational preparation is based around the development of 'employability skills'. It's an accredited course which centres on the individual, providing learners with the confidence to return to the work force or further study The modules include such things as Orientation to work, Personal Effectiveness, Computers, First Aid, O&HS, and Orientation to learning . By integrating vocational learning it provides pathways such as Employment Certificate II in Vocational Studies (industry specific courses) Pre-apprenticeships Training courses. (See students comments this page)
This course is well timed with the Federal government’s commitment of encouraging people back to work and is suitable for those who have not been in the work force for some time or are considering returning to work or study.
INFORMATION SESSION
To learn more about this course come along to an information session at the Community House on Tuesday 14 February at 1.30 followed by afternoon tea.

Comment from a student who did the Personal Effectiveness module last year shows some of the benefits of the course.
" My kids have noticed the great change in myself with doing this course and they are much happier. My life is on a positive path and I have so much to look forward to in the future. Thank you very much."

Talking about Course program for Term 1 2006

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:24:29 GMT

For information for local Rushworth residents, Rushworth Community House have finalised their list of courses for Term 1 2006. Below is a summary.

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Course program for Term 1 2006

The course program for Term 1 2006 is now available. Local residents will receive a paper copy in their letterbox at about this time and those with post office boxes will it in a day or two.

Please note this first term is a short one due to the Commonwealth games in Melbourne in March. The term runs from January 31 to March 10.

Here's the term at a glance:

January

Mon 16 - Rushy Scrap Addicts at 7 pm

Mon 23 - Powerpals Rushworth and Powerpals Colbinabbin (both 9am)

Mon 30 - Patchworth & Quilting at 1 pm

Tue 31 - Pilates at 7 pm and webDotWizards at 7.30 pm

February

Thu 02 - Art at 9 am; webMasters at 9.30 pm; The Toolshed at 9.15 am

Fri 03 - webDotWizards at 10.30 am

Mon 06 - Rushy Scrap Addicts at 7 pm

Thu 09 - Computers for Beginners and Microsoft Word at 1 pm

Tue 14 - Information session on Vocational Preparation

Thu 16 - Funsters Carers Group meeting at 1.30 pm

Thu 23 - Diabetes Group meeting at 1.30 pm and First - CPR update at 6 pm

Tue 28 - Pancake Day for Uniting Care at 10.30 am

March

Mon 06 - Rushy Scrap Addicts

Tue 07 - Occupational Health and Safety at 9 am

Wed 08 - Asthma First Aid at 7 pm

Fri 10 - Term finishes

Living on Waranga Basin: Rushworth Community House

Talking about Talking about Accredited course Vocational Preparation

Talking about Course program for Term 1 2006