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  • Basic Counselling (Short Course)
    National Code3120HUM196
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionA practical short course providing introductory training in the interpersonal skills that are essential for basic counselling, and may be applied in other situations where someone requires support and understanding. This course will be offered in Hamilton, Portland and Warrnambool.
  • Basic Scaffolding (Short Course)
    National Code3120IND069
    CampusesPortland, Sherwood Park
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionThe aim of this unit is to provide participants with the practical skills and theory knowledge to safely erect, make alterations and dismantle scaffolding. This course covers the planning and preparation work required prior to scaffolding work being performed. Assessment for this course requires demonstration of specific knowledge against a checklist, as outlined in the competency assessment instrument.
  • Build Your First Website (Short Course)
    National Code3120ADW117
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionHaving a website presence is not just limited to businesses and professionals. Individuals and groups can benefit from the networking and communication possibilities that a website provides. Learn how to build and customise a website, using a fivepage template design.
  • Certificate I in General Education for Adults (YARP)(Youth Access Re-Engagement Program) (21772VIC)
    National Code21772VIC
    CampusesGlenormiston College, Hamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesFlexible, Part Time
    Course DescriptionThis course aims to re-engage young people (aged 16-19 years) into education and encourage them to return to training. It is a program which prepares students so they are aware of their educational options, can go onto further study and re-connect with their community. YARP is an individualised 1:1 program with no formal classes. The program includes; individual goal setting, career advice, course advice, individual support with literacy and numeracy and participation in set project work. It utilises the Certificate in General Education for Adults as the curriculum framework for student learning.
  • Certificate I in Transition Education (22129VIC)
    National Code22129VIC
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesPart Time
    Course DescriptionThe Certificate I in Transition Education provides post school educational options for people who have individual and/or special learning needs. Its main focus is on enabling learners to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school and enable them to develop skills, passions and interests.
    This program is designed for people with a disability who have specific learning needs like: Intellectual disability, learning disabilities and/or difficulties, developmental delay or specific disorders like autism spectrum or ADHD.
    Classes are designed to develop the skills of the individual so that they can move into an adult role in the community in an independent way.
    Transition offers students the following; daily access to technology, small class sizes with support, self expression through visual arts, performing arts addressed through music and drama, cooking, literacy and maths activities based on life skills, social development and interaction.
  • Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) (Pre Sea) (TDM10107)
    National CodeTDM10107
    CampusesPortland
    ModesFull Time
    Course DescriptionThis course is more commonly known as a ‘Pre-Sea Course’. It is recognised by the maritime industry as providing the skills and knowledge required of people to work as deckhands aboard commercial vessels in Australian waters. This course would suit any person wishing to enter the Australian Maritime industry as a commercial fisher, or in another capacity. Graduates may pursue careers as deckhands aboard commercial vessels within Australian waters.
  • Certificate I in Work Education (22128VIC)
    National Code22128VIC
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesPart Time
    Course DescriptionCertificate I Work Education provides adult learners with a range of subjects to help prepare them for employment. This program is specifically designed for people with a disability who have specific learning needs like: Intellectual disability, learning disabilities/difficulties, developmental delay, or specific disorders like Autism spectrum or ADHD. This is a post-secondary program, preparing students for successful a transition into employment.
    The Certificate I in Work Education covers basic workplace communication, workplace safety procedures, introductory numeracy and mathematics, personal management skills and career planning. Students who successfully complete the course with be equipped with the basic skills to enter the workplace.
    CWE offers students the following: daily access to technology, small class sizes with support, individual planning, empowerment for individuals, transition planning, employment preparation, vocational experience, work experience, personal development and recreation, numeracy focused on life skills.
  • Certificate II in Active Volunteering (CHC20212)
    National CodeCHC20212
    CampusesHamilton (Ballarat Road Site), Portland
    Course DescriptionThis qualification covers people working in a volunteer capacity and builds on the foundation skills required by all volunteers, to deliver competency outcomes including:
    Undertaking administrative tasks that involve basic operational knowledge, accessing and recording information and making choices between a limited range of options relevant to the job.
    Acquiring strategies that will assist them as volunteers to communicate more effectively with clients and be able to apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
    Engaging in safe work practices, and applying basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas relevant to the job.
    Developing a defined range of skills that will assist them as volunteers to work effectively with colleagues (paid and volunteer) and take limited responsibility for their work output and learning.
  • Certificate II in Community Services (CHC20112)
    National CodeCHC20112
    CampusesPortland, Warrnambool
    ModesPart Time
    Course DescriptionYour introduction to the community services field, this course offers an insight into various areas of community services such as aged care, disability, mental health, drug and alcohol areas. Delivered part-time (three days a week) over a six-month period, the course may be used as a pathway qualification into community services, for example, Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate IV in Disability, or Diploma of Community Services.
  • Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving) (MED3) (TDM20207)
    National CodeTDM20207
    CampusesPortland
    ModesFull Time
    Course DescriptionThis program prepares you to work as an engineer on board commercial vessels with propulsion power less than 750KW. Subject to other requirements being met, you may be eligible for a Certificate of Competency as a Marine Engine Driver 2 issued by Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV). Upon meeting the MSV requirements, you will be able to take charge of machinery aboard a seagoing vessel where the output of the main propulsion machinery does not exceed 750KW.
  • Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) (Coxswains) (TDM20307)
    National CodeTDM20307
    CampusesPortland
    ModesFull Time
    Course DescriptionThis course is more commonly known as Coxswain. This course provides training to equip participants with sufficient skills and knowledge to take charge of a commercial vessel of less than 12 meters in length, operating within the limits of sheltered and inshore waters within 15 nautical miles of the coast and up to 250KW propulsion power.
  • Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30712)
    National CodeCHC30712
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesFull Time
    Course DescriptionMake a positive and meaningful impact upon children’s lives with the Certificate III in Children’s Services. With the practical training you’ll receive during this course, you can look forward to a rewarding career as a childcare assistant, a family day carer or nanny. Designed to provide an introduction into understanding, caring for and supporting the development of young children, this course addresses children’s profiles in relation to planning activities and providing adequate care. It also teaches students how to facilitate leisure and play time and offers strategies for helping children to achieve their developmental outcomes. The qualification required in gaining employment in the children’s services industry and a prerequisite for entry into the Diploma level program —graduates may pursue positions including child care assistant, outside school hours care assistant, playgroup supervisor, recreation assistant, family day care worker, nanny, child care worker.
  • Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) (Master 5 Skipper 3) (TDM30407)
    National CodeTDM30407
    CampusesPortland
    ModesFull Time
    Course DescriptionFancy seeing yourself at the helm of a large see-going vessel? This is the qualification needed to gain a Master Class 5 / Skipper 3 Certificate of Competency from Marine Safety Victoria. This course equips you with sufficient skills and knowledge to take charge of a seagoing vessel of less than 24 metres in length, operating within coastal limits in Australian waters. If you seek challenge and adventure, this course can help you realise your goals.
  • Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40105)
    National CodeMEM40105
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesPart Time
    Course DescriptionCurrently, there is a national shortage of engineers. This course aims to create graduates who can address this shortage, and to enhance the abilities of those already in the field. It has been carefully structured to link ‘on-the-job training’ with training provided off-the-job, thereby ensuring all skills acquired are practical and relevant to industry.
    Broad based modules are offered, providing students with a well-rounded appreciation of all aspects of the industry. The course features an introduction to computer use in relation to engineering work. It also addresses machining, the use of hand and power tools, and the fundamentals of electrical concepts and principles. You may choose subjects that complement your existing knowledge and experience. It is designed for engineering apprentices to study at a higher level whilst completing their apprenticeship.
  • Computer Aided Design (Short Course)
    CampusesPortland, Warrnambool
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionComputers have revolutionalised many aspects of the workplace, and this is as true for design work as any other application. Computer Aided Design (CAD) provides the means to design and develop new designs and products more rapidly than by traditional methods. CAD enables the user to lay out and develop their work on screen, print it out and save it for future editing. This course will provide participants in the engineering trade with postapprenticeship skills in design drafting using AutoCAD 2011.
  • Computer Literacy - Certificate II in General Education for Adults (21773VIC)
    National Code21773VIC
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesPart Time
    Course DescriptionIn the modern world, an understanding of computers is becoming increasingly important. If you’re interested in learning the basics and gaining some general computing knowledge, this course is for you. Learn about computers generally and discover how to use some of the most common computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. This course will help improve your resume and open your eyes to a range of exciting recreational computer uses. Evening classes have been scheduled to allow those with busy working and family lives to attend.
  • Construction Induction (Short Course)
    National CodeCPC30208
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionIf you work or are intending to work in the construction industry, occupational health and safety induction training is mandatory. This rule came into effect on 1 July 2008. This short course covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the construction industry. It is specifically designed to meet the requirements for registration and card issue by WorkSafe.
  • CPR Update (Short Course)
    CampusesHamilton (Hammond Street), Portland, Warrnambool
    ModesShort Course
    Course DescriptionCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death, increasing a casualty’s change of survival provided the procedure is started soon enough. This course is designed to update the skills of knowledge of participants who have previously completed CPR or First Aid training.