Cobram Community house presents their Term 4 Brochure for 2011.View details of upcoming courses and activities

1. Term 4 2011
43-45 Punt Road | P.O. Box 498 | Cobram VIC 3644
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Registered
Training
Organisation
No: 3708

2. 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
communi- ty. Educating and Supp
Community
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3. Your local provider of:
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
porting our
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4. What’s On @ CCH Term 4
Coming in 2012 p.5 Quilters
Community Garden
Short Courses p.6 Centrelink Agency p.12
(Employment & Pre Accredited)
Responsible Service of Alcohol Referrals & Emergency Relief p.13
Food Safety Supervisor
Food Safety Supervisor – Bridging Support Groups p.13
Hygiene for Food Handlers – Advanced
Hygiene for Food Handlers Volunteers p.14
First Aid
Construction Induction Training Other Services @ CCH p.15
Computers For Beginners Braodband for Seniors
Computers For Beg. 1 Day refresher Tax Help
Digital Photography CV / Resume writing
Microsoft Office—Intermediate Office services
MYOB Legal Advice
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
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5. 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??
Registered
Training
Organisation
No: 3708
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
ccc@cch.vic.edu.au
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6. Short Courses
For all these courses, you will be enrolled Hygiene for Food Handlers - Ad-
in units specific to your industry. vanced
Food Safety Supervisor Program SITX07—Hospitality Units
or
SITX07—Hospitality Units HLTH07—Health Units
or This program has been tailored for those
HLTH07—Health Units wanting to work in hospitals, food manufactur-
ing facilities, large retailers etc. (Health), or
This course meets legislative requirements for
retail and hospitality food businesses
Food Safety Supervisors for either the hospitali-
(Hospitality). You will be enrolled in units spe-
ty food industry sector or the health food indus-
cific to your industry.
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- Thursdays 20th Oct—10th Nov.
fully implement your organisation’s Food Safety
Program. The completion of a Food Safety Plan (4 sessions - 6pm—9pm)
is a requirement of this program. The assess- Cost—$ 190.50
ment will involve evidence of documents for the
Food Safety Plan in your workplace. Hygiene for Food Handlers—Basic
Thursdays 15th Sept– 13th October SITXOHS002A
Follow Workplace Hygiene
(4 sessions - 6pm—9pm) Procedures (Hospitality)
Cost—$210.00 or
HLTFS207B
Follow Basic Food Safety Practices(Health)
Food Safety Supervisor—Bridging A program designed for those working or con-
Course sidering work in hospitality outlets including;
restaurants, cafe`s, bakeries, take-away shops
SITXFSA001A (Hospitality) or community groups. (Health)
Implement Food Safety Proce-
dures (Hospitality) Thursdays 15th Sept.—22nd Sept.
or
(Two Sessions – 6pm—9pm)
HLTFS207B
Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (Health) Cost— $120.00
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
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7. Short Courses
First Aid for entry onto all Construction Sites.
Friday 18th November
One Session—9.30am—4.00pm
Cost—$160.00
(includes Worksafe card fee)
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— Delivered by Achieve Training (RTO
21954) who will issue certificate upon
$185.00 (Full Fee) (workbook included)
successful completion.
$115.00 (Refresher)
Victorian RSA
HLTCPR201A Cardiopulmonary
SITFAB009A
Resuscitation—CPR
Provide Responsible
Cost— $70.00
Service of Alcohol
Delivered by
For people who want to work in the Hospitality
Parasol EMT (RTO 25511) who Industry or applying for the airline industry.
will issue statement of Attain- Undertaking an approved Responsible Service of
ment upon successful completion Alcohol (RSA) course gives you the skills and
knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe and
Construction Induction Training enjoyable environment in licensed premises.
(White Card) Monday 10th October 10am—2pm
CPCCOHS1001A Monday 21st November 10am—2pm
Work safely in the construction industry
Cost—$90 (one session)
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
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8. Short Courses
Digital Microsoft
Photography Office—2010
A five week
A basic introduction into course covering
the use of the camera intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 2010;
and how to edit photos. This will enable Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
participants to upload photos to the comput- Course will also include an online learning
er for use in websites and digital presenta- component.
tions. You may use this as a pathway into
Web Design, Photography and other related Nights—Wednesdays: 19th October—16th
courses or for organising your own photo- November.
graphic library. 6pm—9pm
Cost— $45.00 (per session) or
Tuesdays: 25th October—6th December $165.00 (all 4)
9am—12 noon (7 sessions) $170.00 includes manual
MYOB - Beginner
Computers for A hands on approach to learning the MYOB
accounting system. All exercises are de-
Beginners signed to apply relevant skills and
This course is for those who need to learn knowledge by allowing you to work through
the basics. Starting from scratch you will ‘real life’ examples and scenarios.
learn foundation computer skills and be in- Nights—Thursdays: 11th Aug - 22nd Sept.
troduced to the internet and email. Come 6pm—9pm
and enjoy our non-threatening supportive Cost— $195.00 includes manual
class. (7 sessions)
Night—Tuesdays 18th Oct.—29th Nov. Quickbooks
6pm—9pm Beginner
Cost— $170.00 Participants are provided with the infor-
mation, experience and support needed to
Computers for Beginners—One Day learn Quickbooks for use at their workplace,
Refresher business or home.
Have you done our begin- Nights—Thursdays: 11th Aug - 22nd Sept.
ners class or been learn- 6pm—9pm
ing at home? Cost— $195.00 includes manual
Feel like a refresher?
This course is a chance to Look for these upcoming classes
revise what you have
been taught and ask all those questions that (dates to be set soon):
have popped up.
 Web 2.0 Tools for Business
Friday 28th October 9am—12.30pm
$45.00 (1 day only)  Tips for the Home Handyman
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9. School Holiday Program
Microsoft Word 2010 –
Intermediate Our School Holiday programs offer a great
range of fun and educational activities dur-
Upgrade your word pro- ing the school holidays, catering to age
cessing skills and learn to use groups 5 to 18.
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 Call us to find out the schedule for the up-
coming School Holidays.
Increase your spreadsheet
capability in this course and Activities include;
learn more about this powerful and popular  Woodworking
program. We will move onto more complex
formulas and cover; the application of rela-  Cartooning and animations
tive, absolute and mixed formula, names in
formula, data protection, linking worksheets  Cooking
and workbooks, charting and more.  Jewelry making
2 Nights (6 hours) —Monday 7th November
& Monday 14th November 6-9pm  Scrapbooking
Cost: $100.00 (Manual Included)
 Card making
 Movie afternoons
Microsoft PowerPoint  Tennis and Bowls
2010 –Intermediate
 First Aid
Produce presentations suitable
for business, private occasions or family  And ―Gumboot decorating‖
celebrations. Discover why PowerPoint
2010 is an indispensible presentation tool.
Check the website for current details.
2 Nights (6 hours) —Wed. 23rd November &
Wed. 30th November 6-9pm
Cost: $100.00 (Manual Included)
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10. Recreational Classes
WE ARE SEEKING Guitar Lessons
EXPRESSIONS OF Want to learn the basics of acoustic guitar
or want more advanced instruction or
INTEREST IN THE maybe you just want to Jam with other
FOLLOWING CLASSES/ guitarists - express your interest now.
PROGRAMS: (Also seeking new tutors for Guitar)
After School Fun Activities Italian Conversation
Have fun with our after school activities Buongiorno . Come Sta? Come along and
ranging from keeping fit to art and craft. A enjoy our Italian conversation classes and
bit of everything. Thursdays.3.30-5.30pm learn in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Cooking Classes Sewing and Craft
Are you looking for a cooking class?
Maybe you are a beginner and need Learn how to use a sewing machine, cro-
some ideas or maybe you’re already a chet, sew and do other craft skills in our
good cook and want to try some new ide- friendly chatty class. Thursday mornings
as. It doesn’t matter what type of cooking
class you are after, let us know and we
can try to arrange this.
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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11. Groups and Clubs
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 Community House Men’s
Shed
The Men's Shed is where retired men can
get together and enjoy doing 'blokey stuff' in
Cobram & District U3A the company of other like-minded men.
University of the Third Age. A time of Crea- If you experience problems with men's
tivity and Fulfillment for mature age people. health, isolation, loneliness and depression
the Men's sheds can play a significant and
 Call for details practical role in addressing these and other
men's issues.
Membership based
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
Cobram Community House Play
Group Quilters
Allow your children to interact and develop If you love quilting, or are a beginner quilter,
social skills in a safe environment, providing and like to share information, do quilt pro-
indoor and outdoor activities for children jects and activities
while you meet new friends. then come along.
Meet: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am – Meet: First and
E
12noon Third Wednesday a
$2.00 per session Evenings of the
month
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12. Groups and Clubs
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
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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13. Referrals & Emergency Relief
Cobram Community House (CCH) is a We are able to provide Emergency Re-
recognised referral venue for members lief (ER) by issuing the following:
of the Community who may be seeking
assistance due to hardship.  FOODSHARE Vouchers - Basic
staples and other various food
CCH is part of a broad network of ser- items are provided. As per regu-
vice providers who are available to as- lations this can be accessed 6
sist members of the Community who times within a year.
may be experiencing difficult times or  IGA Vouchers - Supplementary
may just need information of the types assistance for basic staples not
of assistance available. 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.
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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14. Volunteers
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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15. Other Services @ CCH
Broadband For Seniors Office Services Available
Our Broadband for seniors kiosk is Photocopying
available during opening hours in the A4 20c per copy
foyer. Come and take advantage of our A5 40c per copy
free service. 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
Tax Help
Legal Advice
Free help for low income earners with
their tax return. Contact us for an appointment with our
free legal advice service which operates
If you want free help filling out your tax Wednesday evenings. Appointments
return and you are on essential.
a low income our
trained Tax Help vol-
unteers may be able
to help you.
Visit our website for the
latest information on
CV / Resume Writing
services and courses
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. www.cch.vic.edu.au
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16. Cobram Community House
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43—45 Punt Road, COBRAM 3644
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Registered
Training
Organisation
No: 3708
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