term 4 brochure 2011

Registered Training

Organisation

No: 3708

Term 4 2011

43-45 Punt Road | P.O. Box 498 | Cobram VIC 3644

: 03 5872 2224 | Fax: 03 5871 1036

: [email protected] | : www.cch.vic.edu.au

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Educating and Supporting our Community


CCH VISION For all people in Cobram and District to have equitable access to Adult and Community Education, giving them opportuni-ties to achieve lifelong learning.

CCH MISSION Cobram Community House (CCH) will meet ex-

pressed and implicit demands for Adult Education and Training in Cobram and the surrounding district, through the delivery of accessible quality education and training programs.

CCH is non- discriminatory and endeavours to make Adult Education available to all members of the com-munity seeking to upgrade their skills and/or extend their learning.

CCH will continue to develop and expand a wide range of accredited courses and programs in the following areas; Adult Literacy and Basic Education

Vocational Education (pathway to work)

General Preparatory programs and

English as a second language

Quality Assurance will be maintained through profes-sional development of committee members, adminis-trators, qualified tutors and workplace trainers and assessors.

We at CCH strive to be fully responsive to the fluctuat-ing socioeconomic climate and training needs of the community.

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Nationally Recognised Vocational Education, Training & Assessment Centrelink Agency Personal Development Courses Short Courses Recreational Classes Support Groups, Referrals & Emergency (Crisis)

Relief Community Activities Groups & Clubs

Your local provider of:

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Short Courses p.6 (Employment & Pre Accredited) Responsible Service of Alcohol Food Safety Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor – Bridging Hygiene for Food Handlers – Advanced Hygiene for Food Handlers First Aid Construction Induction Training Computers For Beginners Computers For Beg. 1 Day refresher Digital Photography Microsoft Office—Intermediate MYOB Quickbooks Web 2.0 Tools for Business Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint School Holiday Program p. 9 Recreational classes p.10 After School Activities Cooking Guitar Lessons Italian Conversation Sewing and Craft Community Activities p.10 Groups and Clubs p.11 U3A Play Group Men’s Shed Garden Club

Quilters Community Garden Centrelink Agency p.12 Referrals & Emergency Relief p.13 Support Groups p.13 Volunteers p.14 Other Services @ CCH p.15 Braodband for Seniors Tax Help CV / Resume writing Office services Legal Advice

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What’s On @ CCH Term 4

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Cobram Community House provides a range of locally based training in a welcoming and supportive environment. We offer a range of Courses both accredited (recognised nationally) and pre-accredited which are affordable and allow for flexible learning options. We are a ‘Learn Local organisation’ and our accredited training qualifications are recognised by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. So why travel?? We are entering our final term for 2011. Our planning for 2012 is already underway. In 2012 we will be offering the following training options: BSB10107— Certificate I in Business BSB20107— Certificate II in Business BSB30407— Certificate III in Business Administration BSB40407— Certificate IV in Small Business Management CHC30708— Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC50908— Diploma of Children’s Services CHC20108— Certificate II in Community Services CHC30108— Certificate III in Community Services Work CHC40708— Certificate IV in Community Services Work CHC50608— Diploma of Community Services Work CHC30208— Certificate III in Aged Care (delivered by YNH Services) CHC30208 & CHC30308—* Dual Certificate Certificate III in Aged Care & Certificate III in Home and Community Care (delivered by YNH Services)

The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) are aimed at adults who may have left formal schooling at an early age and/or wish to strengthen their core skills of literacy and numera-cy.

21770VIC— Course in Initial General Education for Adults 21771VIC— Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Intro) 21772VIC - Certificate I in General Education for Adults 21773VIC— Certificate II in General Education for Adults 21774VIC - Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22012VIC— Certificate 1 in Vocational Preparation

For further information contact the Training Team on 03 5872 2224 or [email protected]

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Short Courses

For all these courses, you will be enrolled in units specific to your industry.

Food Safety Supervisor Program

SITX07—Hospitality Units or HLTH07—Health Units

This course meets legislative requirements for Food Safety Supervisors for either the hospitali-ty food industry sector or the health food indus-try sector. Upon enrolment you will be trained in the relevant units for your industry, and cov-er the skills and knowledge you need to success-fully implement your organisation’s Food Safety Program. The completion of a Food Safety Plan is a requirement of this program. The assess-ment will involve evidence of documents for the Food Safety Plan in your workplace.

Thursdays 15th Sept– 13th October

(4 sessions - 6pm—9pm) Cost—$210.00

Food Safety Supervisor—Bridging Course

SITXFSA001A Implement Food Safety Proce-dures (Hospitality) or

HLTFS207B Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (Health)

A program designed for those who have com-pleted Hygiene for Food Handlers – Advanced and are now working in a supervisory role in the Hospitality/Retail or Health food industries.

Thursday 22nd September 6-9pm Cost—$120.00

Hygiene for Food Handlers - Ad-vanced

SITX07—Hospitality Units or HLTH07—Health Units

This program has been tailored for those wanting to work in hospitals, food manufactur-ing facilities, large retailers etc. (Health), or retail and hospitality food businesses (Hospitality). You will be enrolled in units spe-cific to your industry.

Thursdays 20th Oct—10th Nov.

(4 sessions - 6pm—9pm)

Cost—$ 190.50

Hygiene for Food Handlers—Basic

SITXOHS002A Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures (Hospitality) or HLTFS207B Follow Basic Food Safety Practices(Health)

A program designed for those working or con-sidering work in hospitality outlets including; restaurants, cafe`s, bakeries, take-away shops (Hospitality) or community groups. (Health) Thursdays 15th Sept.—22nd Sept.

(Two Sessions – 6pm—9pm)

Cost— $120.00

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First Aid

Thursday 13th October 9am—4pm

Thursday 1st December 9am – 4pm

HLTFA301B Apply first Aid

Incorporating:

HLTCPR201A Perform CPR HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Cost—

$185.00 (Full Fee) (workbook included)

$115.00 (Refresher)

HLTCPR201A Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation—CPR

Cost— $70.00

Delivered by

Parasol EMT (RTO 25511) who will issue statement of Attain-

ment upon successful completion

Construction Induction Training (White Card)

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

For anyone who is preparing to enter employ-ment in the construction industry. It is mandato-ry under WorkSafe Victoria requirements to undertake Construction Induction Card training

for entry onto all Construction Sites.

Friday 18th November

One Session—9.30am—4.00pm

Cost—$160.00

(includes Worksafe card fee)

Delivered by Achieve Training (RTO 21954) who will issue certificate upon

successful completion.

Victorian RSA

SITFAB009A

Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

For people who want to work in the Hospitality Industry or applying for the airline industry. Undertaking an approved Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course gives you the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment in licensed premises. Monday 10th October 10am—2pm

Monday 21st November 10am—2pm

Cost—$90 (one session)

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Digital Photography

A basic introduction into the use of the camera and how to edit photos. This will enable participants to upload photos to the comput-er for use in websites and digital presenta-tions. You may use this as a pathway into Web Design, Photography and other related courses or for organising your own photo-graphic library.

Tuesdays: 25th October—6th December

9am—12 noon (7 sessions) $170.00

Computers for Beginners

This course is for those who need to learn the basics. Starting from scratch you will learn foundation computer skills and be in-troduced to the internet and email. Come and enjoy our non-threatening supportive class. (7 sessions)

Night—Tuesdays 18th Oct.—29th Nov. 6pm—9pm Cost— $170.00

Computers for Beginners—One Day Refresher Have you done our begin-ners class or been learn-ing at home? Feel like a refresher? This course is a chance to revise what you have been taught and ask all those questions that have popped up.

Friday 28th October 9am—12.30pm $45.00 (1 day only)

Microsoft Office—2010 A five week course covering intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 2010; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Course will also include an online learning component.

Nights—Wednesdays: 19th October—16th November. 6pm—9pm Cost— $45.00 (per session) or $165.00 (all 4) includes manual

MYOB - Beginner A hands on approach to learning the MYOB accounting system. All exercises are de-signed to apply relevant skills and knowledge by allowing you to work through ‘real life’ examples and scenarios.

Nights—Thursdays: 11th Aug - 22nd Sept. 6pm—9pm Cost— $195.00 includes manual

Quickbooks Beginner Participants are provided with the infor-mation, experience and support needed to learn Quickbooks for use at their workplace, business or home.

Nights—Thursdays: 11th Aug - 22nd Sept. 6pm—9pm Cost— $195.00 includes manual

Look for these upcoming classes (dates to be set soon):

Web 2.0 Tools for Business

Tips for the Home Handyman

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Microsoft Word 2010 –Intermediate

Upgrade your word pro-cessing skills and learn to use MS Word more efficiently and effectively. We will cover many practical features and short cuts, including mail merge, styles and formatting, working with objects and pic-tures, headers and footers and much more. Our topics will be participant driven in order to cover what you need. 2 Nights (6 hours) —Monday 24th October & Monday 31st October 6-9pm Cost: $100.00 (Manual Included)

Microsoft Excel 2010 –Intermediate

Increase your spreadsheet capability in this course and learn more about this powerful and popular program. We will move onto more complex formulas and cover; the application of rela-tive, absolute and mixed formula, names in formula, data protection, linking worksheets and workbooks, charting and more. 2 Nights (6 hours) —Monday 7th November & Monday 14th November 6-9pm Cost: $100.00 (Manual Included)

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 –Intermediate

Produce presentations suitable for business, private occasions or family celebrations. Discover why PowerPoint 2010 is an indispensible presentation tool.

2 Nights (6 hours) —Wed. 23rd November & Wed. 30th November 6-9pm Cost: $100.00 (Manual Included)

Our School Holiday programs offer a great range of fun and educational activities dur-ing the school holidays, catering to age groups 5 to 18.

Call us to find out the schedule for the up-coming School Holidays.

Activities include;

Woodworking

Cartooning and animations

Cooking

Jewelry making

Scrapbooking

Card making

Movie afternoons

Tennis and Bowls

First Aid

And ―Gumboot decorating‖

Check the website for current details.

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WE ARE SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN THE

FOLLOWING CLASSES/PROGRAMS:

After School Fun Activities Have fun with our after school activities ranging from keeping fit to art and craft. A bit of everything. Thursdays.3.30-5.30pm

Cooking Classes Are you looking for a cooking class? Maybe you are a beginner and need some ideas or maybe you’re already a good cook and want to try some new ide-as. It doesn’t matter what type of cooking class you are after, let us know and we can try to arrange this.

Guitar Lessons Want to learn the basics of acoustic guitar or want more advanced instruction or maybe you just want to Jam with other guitarists - express your interest now.

(Also seeking new tutors for Guitar)

Italian Conversation Buongiorno . Come Sta? Come along and enjoy our Italian conversation classes and learn in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Sewing and Craft

Learn how to use a sewing machine, cro-chet, sew and do other craft skills in our friendly chatty class. Thursday mornings

Recreational Classes

Community Activities

Cobram Community House is committed to supporting our community and providing opportunities. If you have an idea for a Community Ac-

tivity or would like to assist please give us your details.

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If you would like to join or become a member of any of the clubs below or would just like some further information, contact us.

Below are groups that are run out of the Cobram Community House Inc:

Cobram & District U3A

University of the Third Age. A time of Crea-tivity and Fulfillment for mature age people.

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 for children while you meet new friends.

Meet: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am – 12noon $2.00 per session

Cobram Community House Men’s

Shed

The Men's Shed is where retired men can get together and enjoy doing 'blokey stuff' in the company of other like-minded men. If you experience problems with men's health, isolation, loneliness and depression the Men's sheds can play a significant and practical role in addressing these and other men's issues.

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: Every third Thursday of the month

Quilters

If you love quilting, or are a beginner quilter, and like to share information, do quilt pro-jects and activities then come along.

Meet: First and Third Wednesday Evenings of the month

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Community Garden Benefits of being a member: Access a garden bed Enjoy the company of ‘like minded’ people Grow your own plants Swap plants and ideas Have potting shed usage Meet: Open Membership Based

Groups and Clubs

Centrelink Agency

As a Centrelink Agent we provide free self help facilities where you can conduct your business with Centrelink. This includes services such as:

providing information products, forms and brochures

access to a telephone dedicated to the Centrelink Call network

facsimile/photocopy facilities to forward material to Centrelink or other related

uses (such as, fax a job resume).

Trained CCH staff can sight and photocopy Proof of Identity (POI) documents so

that you don’t have to send the original documents in the mail to support your claims.

In addition we provide a face to face information service to the community and an internet enabled computer and printer for you to conduct your business. The services provided also include:

assistance and guidance in the use of self service products, (for example, in-

ternet for online service, automated telephone systems and a fax for lodging forms)

accepting claim forms and other documentation required to be lodged with

Centrelink

responding to customer enquiries and providing assistance, guidance or refer-

ral as appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: Centrelink Agents are not Centrelink staff and cannot:

review, assess or vary payments

access Centrelink customer information

make any payments or decisions about payments

issue Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBTs) or Health Care Cards.

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Cobram Community House (CCH) is a recognised referral venue for members of the Community who may be seeking assistance due to hardship.

CCH is part of a broad network of ser-vice providers who are available to as-sist members of the Community who may be experiencing difficult times or may just need information of the types of assistance available.

We are able to provide Emergency Re-lief (ER) by issuing the following:

FOODSHARE Vouchers - Basic

staples and other various food items are provided. As per regu-lations this can be accessed 6 times within a year.

IGA Vouchers - Supplementary

assistance for basic staples not covered by Foodshare.

TRANSPORT - Emergency as-

sistance for unforeseen circum-stances. May include public transport or fuel.

OTHER - we are able to assist

with assessment and referrals if hardship is being experienced. We refer to financial and other counseling. We can also help you negotiate with utility provid-

ers to set up payment plans.

Referrals & Emergency Relief

Support Groups

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WANTED

If you are looking to join a support group or would like to start one, please contact our Community Services Coordinator and discuss what may already be available or how we can assist in setting up a support group.

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Be part of the team and become a Volunteer at Cobram Community House.

Our volunteers form an integral part of the service delivery and play a vital role by enhancing and expanding the management, services and activities provided by CCH. The benefits of voluntary contributions are many and depend on the volunteers themselves, the staff who work with them and the wider community.

If you become a volunteer you can expect…..

A happy and friendly team

To learn new skills

To build your confidence

To teach others your skills

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Other Services @ CCH

Broadband For Seniors

Our Broadband for seniors kiosk is available during opening hours in the foyer. Come and take advantage of our

free service.

Tax Help

Free help for low income earners with their tax return. If you want free help filling out your tax return and you are on a low income our trained Tax Help vol-unteers may be able to help you.

CV / Resume Writing

Would you like your resume or CV pro-fessionally typed and printed? Call in to discuss our staff assisting you with your presentation. We have a sliding scale of charges.

Office Services Available

Photocopying A4 20c per copy A5 40c per copy Faxing $1 per page Laminating A4 $2 Card $1.50 Own Materials $1 Computer Use $1 p/hour (no internet access) $1 per 15 mins (with internet) A4 Printing Black & White 20c per page Coloured $1 per page

Legal Advice

Contact us for an appointment with our free legal advice service which operates Wednesday evenings. Appointments essential.

Visit our website for the latest information on services and courses

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Registered

Training

Organisation

No: 3708

Cobram Community House

: 03 58722224 | Fax: 03 58711036

43—45 Punt Road, COBRAM 3644

: [email protected] : www.cch.vic.edu.au

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