Educational Program
Terms 1 & 2, 2010

Vocational Training
Business
Training & Assessment
Hospitality - Food Safety
Language & Literacy
Volunteer Program
Certificate in General Education (CGEA)

To be eligible for our government funded training places, you must be a permanent Australian Resident/Citizen, if not please check our fee-for-service prices.   

Returning to work grants are available for CARERS and PARENTS returning to the workforce.  Please ask us about eligibility.

Business:

BSB20107 Certificate II in Business
Cost for full course: $380 ($230 conc) ACFE funded (code B02)  If you are not a permanent Australian resident the fee for service cost is $2,600.
Please see our FAQ [20kb] sheet for full details and timetable [27kb] for dates and times.

Study two - three days per week for 22 weeks, starting 15th July.  Classes are held during school hours.

This qualification is aimed at those who wish to develop skills for work in an office environment.  The course is suitable for anyone training or re-training for the workforce and will equip students with the essential skills, knowledge and attributes required to work in a range of clerical and general administrative positions.  In particular skills in computing will be developed to a level appropriate for work in a modern business organization.  Cost includes amenities fee of $25 per unit block. 
Pre-requisite: Access to computer for assessment and homework. 
Students have the option of adding another 2 units to complete their Certificate I in Information Technology.  (NO EXTRA COST for those with a recognised concession card or $95 non-concession) 

Multiple qualifications:

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Gain double or triple qualifications:

ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology
ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology
BSB20107Certificate II in Business

We have developed a schedule which allows students to work on one, two or three qualifications at the same time.  You can save time and money completing units common to these qualifications and gain 2 or 3 qualifications.  By successfully completing all assessment tasks and homework, you will be credited with units from both Information Technology and Business studies.

These qualifications are recognised standards for job seekers in the office environment.  These courses are the ideal way of becoming accredited in computer usage to successfully operate the software most commonly used in business today.  The courses are suitable for anyone training or re-training for the workforce and will equip students with the essential skills, knowledge and attributes required to work in a range of clerical and general administrative positions.  Skills in computing will be developed to a level appropriate for work in a modern business organization.

To be eligible you must apply for the multiple qualifications at the time of enrolment.  Cost includes amenities fee of $25 per unit block.  Students are required to purchase a manual for $66 (inc. GST). Prerequisite: Access to computer for assessment and homework.   Limited places, please apply early. 

Please see our timetable and information sheet for full details, dates, times. 

Double Certificates, complete both:
Cert. I in Information Technology (ICA10105)
Cert II in Business (BSB20107)
$430 ($230 conc)

Double Certificates, complete both:
Cert I in Information Technology (ICA10105)
Cert II in Information Technology( IC20105
$505 ($255 conc)

Triple Certificates – complete all three:
Cert I in Information Technology (ICA10105)
Cert II in Information Technology( IC20105)
Certificate II in Business (BSB20107)
$580 ($280 conc)

download FAQ sheet [15kb] and timetable [26kb] for multiple qualification  

Training & Assessment:

TAA40104 - Course Information
Timetable - daytime class
TAA FAQ
Pre-training Questionnaire

TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Cost: $1,230 Conc (V01)
This nationally recognized training has been designed to provide learners with a range of competencies needed to deliver training, facilitate learning and conduct competency-based assessment within their area of expertise.  To be awarded the qualification the learner must be assessed as competent in all 14 units. 
Prerequisite: access to internet for assessment and communication with trainer.  Cost includes student resources. 
Mondays 10 am - 3 pm, 18 weeks starting 12th July 2010

Upgrade from BSZ40198 to TAA40104
$590 (code V02)
Available for those already working in VET.  You will be required to complete a series of assessment tasks that relate to your own workplace.   Depending on your current work role, you may need to attend several workshops to gain the knowledge you need to upgrade to TAA40104.

RPL
If you wish to apply for RPL your first step is to make an appointment with Skills Stores on 1300 135 008.
Skills Stores is a Victorian Government funded service that offers Victorians a free service to have their skills and experienced formally recognised. A Skills Store consultant will help you identify the skills you already have and explain to you how these skills can be assessed against nationally accredited qualifications.  You will then be given a letter of referral to Longbeach PLACE to have your skills formally assessed.  Skills Stores can provide you with a voucher of $250 towards the RPL process.  For more information about Skills Stores:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/recognising-your-skills

Cost for RPL available upon application. 
Recognition (RPL) information

Hospitality:

Safe Food Handling
Cost: $130 includes student workbook
This nationally recognized unit is a must for those preparing, handling or serving food.  Level 1: Follow workplace hygiene procedures SITXOHS002A 
Saturday 11 am – 4pm, one session 21st Aug (code V05-3)
or Saturday 11 am – 4pm, one session 6th Nov (code V05-4)

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Daytime classes - Beginners to Intermediate levels.
Improve and develop communication and language skills, for everyday life or the workplace, with lessons in reading, writing, speaking and listening.  An introduction to basic computer and internet work provides opportunities for intermediate level students to develop communication skills through the use of computer technology.  Our classes cater to the individual needs of people from English or Non-English speaking backgrounds.  Students may join in at any time if there are places available.

Please ask our friendly staff to make a time for you to see the teacher.  the teacher will then let you know which class is suitable for your level.

Evening classes

English language classes include the use of computers and internet to develop language and communication skills.  Our classes cater to the individual needs of people from English or non-English speaking backgrounds.  Please make a time to speak to staff at reception to arrange an interview with our teacher. 

Cost for full year daytime or evening classes is:
$180 or $120 concession.
If you are not a permanent Australian resident the cost is $560 for one class per week.

If you wish to pay your fees off at the start of each term, please speak to our staff.

Our Language, Literacy and Communication classes are funded by Adult, Community and Further Education and include a general services fee of $70 per year to cover class notes and resources.

CGEA:

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For more information see our list of FAQs for:
CGEA Certificate II or
CGEA Certificate III and
CGEA course information sheet

The Certificate of General Education is a part time course with ongoing enrolment intakes at the beginning of each school term.  

Ever thought about volunteering - not sure where to start?

Longbeach PLACE "Serves You Right" Community Volunteer Group make it easy.  Why not join our friendly, supportive group to receive training, connect with your community, make a meaningful contribution and become a valued team member.

Develop your own personal skills by helping others.  Facilitator led training will focus on understanding the valuable role of the volunteer within an organisation and developing skills in team-work, communication, goal setting, time management, creative thinking and problem solving.  The program gives participants the opportunity of gaining increased confidence and developing leadership skills by working on projects as part of a team.
Friday 1.00 pm to 3 pm during school terms

New members, please put your name down for our next intake