Accredited Courses

•      CERTIFICATE III IN CHILDREN SERVICES

This course gives students a nationally recognised qualification to work in child care centres, vacation care centres, family day care and as a nanny.  You will learn in depth about appropriate interation with children and fulfilling their physical, emotional and self-care needs

•      CERTIFICATE III IN AGED CARE

Are you interested in becoming part of a caring and diverse industry with unprecedented employment prospects?  This nationally recognised qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work as a personal care attendant or in a residential aged care facility.

•      BASIC FOOD HANDLING / FOOD SAFETY

This one day course covers an accredited module with the latest knowledge in correct and safe food handling, storage and hygiene procedures.

•      FIRST AID & CPR

This is a nationally recognised qualification that covers the application of skills and knowledge in an emergency.  Topics covered include assessing the situation, providing first aid, coordinating first aid until the arrival of medical assistance and communicating details of the incident.  You will learn CPR as part of this course.  Expressions of interest required.

•      TEST AND TAG

How to competently perform a service and safety inspection of electrical equipment (Standard 3760:2003) using a portable appliance tester.  Designed for those without electrical training.  Expressions of interest required.

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Pre-Accredited Courses

No computer experience required.  Starting from the very beginning with using a mouse, parts of the computer, basic word processing skills, how to save a document, print, spell check and close/exit your computer.  Then getting started on the internet and email.  All learning is in a friendly easy going atmosphere with a very understanding tutor.  Learn the easy way with read/listen to the explanation, do the demonstration in front of you, then do yourself under supervision.

• INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS PART II

This is the next step after Introduction to Computers Part I.  Refresh your computer skills and then learn more on searching the internet more efficiently, tricks and tips about email, communication via the internet with Messenger, Facebook and Twitter.  Downloading photos and inserting them into cards, documents and letters.  Learn more about WORD to make you faster with shortcuts.

• INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2007

Learn all the basic functions in new version of Microsoft WORD together with tips and tricks to improve your efficiency.  Ideal for those who work in word processing in their job or business.  Learn about display techniques with tables, text boxes, borders and clipart, labels, merge and much more.  Basic computer skill required.

•  MICROSOFT OFFICE PACKAGE 2007

This course covers the main features in the new Microsoft Office Package 2007 including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Publisher.  Learn whats new in these programs and how to conquer its main features, use shortcuts and create projects in the class.   This course is ideal for those already computer literate who want to learn even more.

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Hobby Courses

•  SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP - Once a year we run this Small Business Workshop, ideal for those of you with a great small business idea or home business and need some tips, resources and encouragement to start your business plan and get started with a definite action plan.  This workshop includes tax advice from a small business tax advisor, grant information, business plan template and information kit provided by Small Business Victoria.  We will work on your business plan on our computers and work on a SWOT analysis, register your business name and work on market research, business structure to suit you, licensing requirements and much much more.   Leave your details with reception to express your interest and let us know what times for this course will suit you - recommended 20 hours for ACFE funding. 
•   PLANNING & MANAGING CHANGE
•  HOW TO MAKE YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER
•  CREATE A WEB PAGE
•  FURNITURE RESTORATION & FRENCH POLISHING

How to apply

For any information or to express your interest in these courses please ring Winch House on (03) 5267 2028 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Child care while studying

Pre-accredited and accredited courses are elligible for reduced price childcare.  Child care days are Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Suggestions

If you have any suggestions for courses or have a skill or talent you would like to teach others, we want to hear from you.

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