Community Services and Education

Course Guide Term 1 2010

  • Certificate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30102)

    VETAB Accredited course

    Successful students from this course will be qualified to work under plan care in nursing homes, hostels or within the community care framework - meeting the needs of the elderly and/or disabled. This everchanging industry needs dedicated, caring people with enthusiasm to work with the elderly. The course caters for those who may already be working in the industry as well as those who do not. Our trainers take an up-to-date, practical approach to the course content. The course fee includes a Senior First Aid course and extensive course workbooks & notes.

    Tutor
    TBA
    Duration
    2 days per week for 18 weeks + work experience
    Cost
    $2300
    Code
    TCA300A101
    Location
    Tweed Community College, 36 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South
    Time
    9:30am - 3:30pm
    Date
    TBA
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  • Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30402)

    VETAB Accredited course

    This is the standard national qualification for child care workers and will suit those wishing to work with children or already involved in child care. The course covers interesting aspects of child development, play support, behaviour management and health and safety. Work experience will be negotiated individually with participants. Prerequisites are good written and verbal communication skills and being physically able to undertake the job. The course fee includes all workbooks and a Senior First Aid course with Certificate. Although advertised for 2 days per week for 20 weeks, this could be changed to 1 day per week for 40 weeks depending on student preferences.

    Tutor
    Thelmara Jermyn
    Duration
    Wednesdays & Thursdays for 20 weeks + work experience
    Cost
    $2300
    Code
    TCC300A101
    Location
    Tweed Community College, 36 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South
    Time
    9:30am - 3:30pm
    Date
    Wed 17 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30808)

    VETAB Accredited course This qualification covers workers in a range of education settings including public and independent schools and community education settings that provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad based supervision. This course will be focused especially on working with students with disabilities.
    Tutor
    Barbara Sutti
    Duration
    30 weeks
    Cost
    $2300
    Code
    TAE300A101
    Location
    Tweed Community College, 36 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South
    Time
    9:30am - 3:30pm
    Date
    Mon 15 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Certificate IV in Community Services Work (CHC40708)

    VETAB Accredited course

    This course is designed to provide you with skills to obtain work in a wide variety of Community Services settings. These positions may include: Youth Worker, Residential Housing Worker, Crisis Support Worker, Youth & Recreation Officer, Juvenile Justice Officer, Support Worker and others. You will gain the skills to identify individual issues and implement strategies to assist individuals to improve their quality of life. There will be an Information/Orientation session held on Tuesday 27 April starting at 9.30 am.

    Tutor
    Christine Lawrence
    Duration
    Mondays & Tuesdays for 18 weeks
    Cost
    $2500
    Code
    TCS401A101
    Location
    Tweed Community College, 36 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South
    Time
    9:30am - 3:30pm
    Date
    Mon 3 May 2010
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