The Laurels

Accredited Courses
For information on individual accredited courses to be conducted in 2009 , please contact the office on
(03) 5367 1061.

A short interview is arranged prior to enrolment in these courses. The 2008 Term Brochures will be available from the website and are delivered to letterboxes at the beginning of each term. The following is an indication of the broad range of courses that are offered.

This is the entry certificate to work in the Aged Care sector. The course is designed to equip students to provide physical and social support to individuals in a variety of settings: hostels, nursing homes and home and community care. As an entry level course it is suited to people who wish to gain work in the field or as a pathway to further education in aged, disability or community work.

This course is designed for people seekiing employment in either the Residential or Home Care field, or workers who are required to gain a nationally accredited qualification.

The following two units are offered as an introduction, providing a pathway and an understanding of the work requirement for the full Certificate II in Aged Care Work course in 2009.

A pre enrolment interview is a prerequisite for this course. For more information call the office on 5367 1061

Code: 8AGE1
Date: 20th October to 1st December
Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm 6 Sessions
Fee: $150 (concession $53)

This is an ideal course for men & women who are returning to study or need to update skills to improve employment opportunities. Participants who successfully complete this course will be offered the opportunity of entry into the Certificate II in Business in term 2.

The course is designed as an entry level to employment in the business environment. Units of competency encompass skills and knowledge for effective communication, sound teamwork, competent use of business technology, accurate processing of financial documents and efficient information handling which are common skills across all business roles. The course would be ideal for anyone seeking employment or working in general office positions including: receptionist, administrative assistant, general & filing clerk, person Friday, office assistant and many more.

This course is designed to reflect the role of entry level employees providing product and sales information to customers, selling, replenising and maintaining stock. Some of the areas covered in this course are interacting with customers, organising and maintaining work areas, communication, operating retail technology and many more...

The Horticulture coruse is a fun “hands-on” course offering the opportunity to complete units from Certificate II in Horticulture. Whether your aim is to gain skills for a career change, enhance your work prospects or to just gain knowledge to compliment your love of gardening - this course could suite you. Carreer opportunities include, maintenance of private gardens, parks, landscape construction, wholesale and retail nurseries and more. Limited places are available.

Please contact the office to enrol on 53671061

This nationally accredited certificate is designed to meet the current and future needs of new and existing personnel participating in vocational educationand training in Australia. This may include formal training in a structured training environment, on the job instruction, conducting of workplace assessments, one to one training of apprentices, as well as coaching and mentoring of staff.

The program addresses key competency areas that represent the primary areas of work (caled 'Fields') undertaken by training organisations. The Fields contained in Certificate IV are:

This course has been developed for all personnel involved in the construction industry. Participants who successfully complete the program will be issued with a Worksafe Induction Card (formerly known as Red Card) bearing the Foundations for Safety Logo.

Upon successful completion of this course, Statement of Attainment 21833VIC shall be issued.

Please note: to run this course, a minimum number of 15 participants is required, so if you are interested in participating in a course, please contact the office to register your interest.

Code: 84OHS
Date: Saturday 29th November, 2008
Time: 8.00am to 3.00pm 1Session
Fee: $195

Computers
NOTE: Fees include:tuition,equipment, resources,consumables & amenities

Your MYOB accredited tutor will guide you through the basics of computer accounting, including setting up a company, sales, cheque book and reconciliation, reports and BAS.
NOTE It is essential that students have an understanding of manual book keeping and are confident working within the Windows environment.

Code: 84MYOB
Tutor: Mandy Hay
Date: 13th October
Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm 6 Sessions
Fee: $170 (plus manual)

This course deals with the payroll function of MYOB and would suit those who have a working knowledge of MYOB or continuing on from an introduction. You will learn how to set up your payroll, enter employee information, set up categories and entitlements, generate cheques, produce group certificates and more.

Code: 84MYOBP
Tutor: Mandy Hay
Date: 1st December
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm 1 Session
Fee: $40

Learn how to do minor repairs and restore one or more items of wooden furniture. Topics include: methods of repairing, removing old finishes, preparation and application of new finishes; including French Polishing. The course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as more experienced furniture restorers. Items to be restored should be small and easily transportable. Material cost of $25 to be paid to the tutor on the first day. (Materials include sandpaper, glue, hardware and paint stripper. Limited Places available.

Code: 84FURN
Tutor: Ross Wayth
Date: 22nd and 23rd November, 2008
Time: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm 2 sessions
Fee: $135.00

Style and elegance describe this beautiful lady of mystery, the project for your next Paverpol/wire sculpture workshop. The head and shoulders only sculpture can be made in your choice of colour and has the appearance of being made from rough stone. You get to go home after a fun class with a finsihed project and lots of ideas for your next one. Call in and have a look at an exapmle of what you wil create.

No experience is necessary and all materials are provided and included in the course fee. Please bring your lunch.

Code: 84SCULP
Tutor: Sue Schirmer
Date: 29th November
Time: 10.00 am – 3.00pm 1session
Cost: $145.00

With Christmas just around the corner, take this opportunity to make beautifully hand-crafted soap using only pure vegetable oils with no artificial chemicals, additives or preservatives. This soap is very suitable for those who are sensitive to additives in commercially prepared products and is environmentally and 'grey water' friendly. The course fee includes most of the products you need to make your basic soap, recipes and handouts.

Code: 84SOAP
Tutor: Jill Gibson
Date: 30th November, 2008
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm 1 Session
Fee: $83.00

Give yourself a positive start to a busy week with this harmonious blend of meditation and painting. Sessions begin with stillness and movement meditation to calm your mind and create within you a sense of peace and serenity, thus allowing you to trust and paint your subject as you feel it. Learn a variety of meditation and relaxation skills you can use in everyday life, at the same time produce a stunning piece of art which is unique.

You will notice by the end of each class and more profoundly by the end of the workshop, feelings of great harmony, inner balance and a strong sense of self. No artisitc ability required.

The course fee includes most materials. Please pick up an information sheet on enrolment..

Code: 84MEDART
Tutor: Victoria Leonard
Date: Mondays 20th October to 1st December
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm 6 sessions
Fee: $135.00

Feeling stressed after a busy year. Give yourself a litle bit of time out to enjoy and learn some simple and calming relaxation techniques.

This workshop (or rather 'Play Shop') is for those who like their relaxation to be FUN! Give and receive a shoulder, neck and head massage, enjoy a calming guided relaxation, learn simple breathing techniques for inner peace; loosen limbs, stretch tense muscles, rediscover playful movements and so much more. Relaxation is an essential ingredient for wellness in modern day life. This is a relaxation workshop for everyone.

Code: 84RELAX
Tutor: Michelle Russell
Date: Monday 17th November
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm 1 session
Fee: $30.00

Looking to try something different? Whether it be something special for Christmas or just entertaining your friends, let Michelle inspire you with her quick and easy, not to mention very good for you, food ideas.

Afterwards you get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour. There are lots of topics for discussion and tips for surviving modern lifestyles. Recipe and information manuals are included.

Michelle Russell has been running Thrive Natual Foods in Port Melbourne for the past 8 years. Bringing with her a love of Adult Education and a passion for natural foods, Michelle is a wealth of information on healthy eating options for everyday life.

Code: 84NUTR
Tutor: Michelle Russell
Date: Wednesday 26th November
Time: 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm 1Session
Fee: $25.00

CHAPTER AND VERSE
If you could write one chapter, or one verse, about your life, what event would you choose? Which year? Celebrate the time of your life in a chapter or verse and create a published product within a day, with photos and your story. Ideal for Christmas presents or simply an instalment in your collection of memoirs! Also for those who think they aren't as creative but want to be. There is a materials fee of $20 to be paid to the tutor on the day . Also bring your lunch.

Code: 84WRIT
Tutor: Jenny Fraine
Date: 25th October, 2008
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm 1 Session
Cost: $100.00

CREATE A LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN AREA
Learn how to design and create a beautiful garden area that is low maintenance and requires very little water. Despite the lack of water, you can create and maintain a beautiful area for you and your family to play and relax in. We will discuss design features, choice of plants, edging, mulching and paving. There will be a 'hands on' project incorporating much of what you have learnt. Please contact the office to enrol on 53671061

Code: 84HORT
Tutor: Heather Chambers
Date: 11th November to 2nd December, 2008 - Tuesdays
Time: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm 4 Sessions
Cost: $80.00

This certificate is essential if you are working in or intend to work in the hospitality sector. This is the Official Victorian Liquor Licensing Commission program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and problems caused by drunkenness and how to deal with them. On successful completion students will receive a Statement of Attainment for THHBFB09A "Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol"

Code: 84ALCH
Tutor: David Hall
Date: 21st October, 2008 - Tuesday
Time: 6pm - 10pm 1 Session
Fee: $55.00

Code: 84ALCH2
Tutor: David Hall
Date: 4th December, 2008 - Thursday
Time: 6pm - 10pm 1 Session
Fee: $55.00

Gain practical "hands on" experience required for bar attendant and liquor service work. This course is designed for people seeking employment as a bar attendant in the hospitlaity area. It aims to provide participants with the opportunity to gain and develop "hands on" experience for bar attendant and liquor service work. Students will gain skills in a range of areas including customer contact, serving mixed drinks, tapping barrels, dispensing beer and cash register operation. The course will include the following unit from Certificate II in Hospitality (OIperations) THHBFB04B Provide table service of alcoholic beverages.

Code: 84BATT
Date: 16th October to 20th November (excluding 6th November) - Thursdays
Time: 9.30 am to 2.30 pm 5 Sessions
Fee: $90.00

The National Food Safety Standards require that all food businesses ensure their food handlers have the skills and knowledge of food safety and hygiene for the work they do.
To ensure you are choosing the correct course to meet your needs, select from the following:

This two day course is designed specifically for the Food Safety Supervisor. The sessions incorporate basic food hygiene principles and their practical application in the workplace and the implementation and maintenance of food safety standards in the workplace. Suitable for any one involved in food preparation including households, canteens, cafes, hotels, residential facilities and child care establishments. Topics include: hygiene and sanitation, food handling practices, personal hygiene and food health legislation and the implementation of food safety procedures.

Students who successfully complete the unit competencies will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units form Certificate II in Hospitality

Code: 84FOODS
Tutor: David Hall
Date: 21st and 28th November, 2008 - Fridays
Time: 9:00am -4.30 pm 2 Sessions
Fee: $150.00

Suitable for staff working in any food business. The National Food Safety Standards require that all food businesses ensure their food handlers have the skills and knowledge of food safety and hygiene for the work they do. The following course is suitable for staff working in any food business.

Students who successfully complete the unit competencies will receive a Statement of Attainment for THHGHS01B Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures from Certificate II in Hospitality

Code: 84FOOD
Tutor: David Hall
Date: 31st October, 2008 (Frid)
Time: 9am - 4:30pm 1 Session
Fee: $85.00

Code: 84FOOD1
Tutor: David Hall
Date: 15th November, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 9am - 4:30pm 1 Session
Fee: $85.00

If you have completed a basic food hygiene course (Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures) and need to upgrate your qualifications to become a Food Safety Supervisor, please give us a call to discuss the requirements for an upgrade and date details.

On successful completion of the required unit students will receive a Statement of Attainment for THHBCC11B Implement Food Safety from Certificate II in Hospitality

First Aid

All aspects of first aid, from the treatment of minor problems to bandaging and resuscitation will be dealt with. This course complies with workplace occupational health and safety regulations. First Aid level 2 Certificates are current for 3 years, is yours out of date?

Code: 84FAID2
Tutor: Phil Middlemast
Date: 8th and 15th November, 2008 (Saturdays)
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm 2 sessions
Fee: $150.00

CPR is essentially a "hands on" session where participants learn when and how to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
CPR is just one component of the First Aid Certificate and should be Re-accredited annually.

Code: 84CPR
Tutor: Phil Middlemast
Date: 7th November (Fri)
Time: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm 1 Session
Fee: $45.00

Your First Aid Level 2 Certificate remains current for three years. If yours is about to expire or has expired recently (within 3 months up to enrolment date), then take this opprotunity to do a reaccreditation. The fee includes an updated First Aid book and study guide which will be given to you when you enrol to allow time for theory revision prior to the class.

Code: 84FAIDRC
Tutor: Phil Middlemast
Date: 7th November 2008
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm - 1 session
Fee: $95.00

Integration Support
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A course developed specifically for Integration Aides and people who wish to work with students with additional education needs in the education-disability sector. This course was updated and re-accredited with the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority in 2007.

The following training is available at The Laurels in 2009:

VBQM622A Frameworks for Integration Support - Part A
March (former Module 1)

VBQM622B Frameworks for Integration Support - Part B
May/June (former Module 2)

VBQU623 Provide Literacy and Numeracy Classroom Support
Aug/Sept (former Module 3)

This is a unit from the Course in Education Integration Support. Participants will learn to:-

This course provides skills in reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to meet personal needs and to assist people to participate in the community, workplace and further education and training. Classes are for adults (15+ years) who have left school early and need to improve their literacy, basic mathematics and general education skills. Courses are tailored to meet individual student needs. A short interview is conducted prior to enrolment to assess student needs.

Work and Life Skills

Come along and join an informal group of men to share memories, experiences, skills or just to socialise. The group meets Tuesdays at 10.00 am and morning tea is provided.

VCAL AT THE LAURELS IN 2009

Are you or do you know someone who is:
• over 15 years old
• not attending school
• wanting to get back to study

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is an accredited senior secondary school qualification undertaken in years 10, 11 & 12. VCAL is based on hands-on learning and aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed choices about pathways to work and further education. Interviews will be conducted during Term 4 for students who would like to discuss options for 2009.

For more information or to book an interview contact:
The Laurels 229 Main Street Bacchus Marsh
Phone 5367 1061