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Some of our training is fully funded or subsidised by the NSW Government to help you get the skills you need. At present we receive funding through the following programs:
- Smart and skilled - for more information about Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria for subsidised or fee free places click here "Smart and Skilled"
- Adult & Community Education - for more information about Adult & Community Education eligibility criteria for subsidised places click here "Adult & Community Education"
- Tech Savvy Seniors - for more information about Tech Savvy Seniors click here "Tech Savvy Seniors"
Different levels of funding are available, call and speak to one of our friendly staff to see if you're eligible on 02 6684 3374.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
First Words Advanced
If you enjoy writing and would like to explore it further in a supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish, join us. Whether you want to develop the process of short story writing, or larger projects, this course will be invaluable. Together we will delve into technique and theory, while learning how to develop our stories. We will use constructive feedback, understand the role of the inner critic and touch on research toward publication. What to bring Pen and paper...
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Lomi Lomi Massage Training
In this hands-on practical massage training tied with clear-mind focus, you will learn Hawaiian philosophy, intention and flow resulting in the ability to give and receive a one and a half hour massage. Create a sacred and professional work space and share from your heart. Suitable for newbies and experienced therapists. Course Fees Course Fees are fully subsidised for eligible students, a resource fee applies to all enrolments. ACE Program Fee: $0* (plus resource fee of $50) -...
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Lomi Lomi - Level 2
This is a continuation of Lomi Lomi Level 1. You will be using the massage stroke techniques already studied, along with the introduction of the forearm as a tool. Also learn some new ways of moving around the table, more Hawaiian Huna knowledge and the opportunity to widen your understanding of the philosophy from within. This course will definitely take your massage skills to another level! Completion of Lomi Lomi level 1 is a pre-requisite for this course. Course Fees Course...
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Blogging Bootcamp - Online Class
Let’s take your blog to the next level! Learn how to create and run an international, professional and captivating blog that impresses. Join professional blogger, writer and art designer, Louise Sommer, and learn the ropes of creating a great blog; from the visual design to writing, the content, structure, branding and getting the word out! Professional blogging demands great content, a visually inviting and pleasing look – all created through careful planning, clear product...
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Photoshop for Beginners
Want to create posters, manipulate images, add text, save for web and print in a supportive and informative class? This course starts with a basic understanding of the interface and leads you step-by-step into the world of adjustments, touch-ups, layers, text and masks, leaving you fully enabled to create and adjust your own artwork once the course is complete. Basic computer skills and filing are required, and an Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud account – prices start at $14.29per...
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Floristry Intermediate
Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create a different floral design ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements, all of which are yours to take home and enjoy for the remainder of the week. Gain insight into how a floral arrangement can be costed and the retail value of floral designs. You will learn how to prepare and care for fresh flowers and materials used in each class along with basic information on...
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Bookkeeping For Small Businesses
Running your own business can be a daunting task, especially when you're starting out. This course uses Xero accounting software, but the principles learned can be applied across any modern software. Accounting made fun and easy, giving you the confidence to run your business and keep your own records. You will understand your profit and loss and your balance sheet and be in charge of the direction your business takes. Any tax office compliance will also be covered. Basic computer...
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Caring for Water Places
Do you live near a creek, river or estuary that looks in poor shape? Are you interested in helping them come back to life? Sadly, many of our beautiful water places are seriously degraded through development and historic land use practices. In this short course you will learn how to determine the quality of your waterway and gain knowledge and experience to take steps to fix it, in the process restoring aquatic plant and animal life, drawing down some carbon and healing the planet....
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AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture
Come on the journey to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW! Permaculture is a richly rewarding career, where you can immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices. It can provide you with opportunities to work in community development locally and internationally, aid projects, integrated food production or design for sustainable living. This Certificate IV Qualification aims to expand your existing knowledge of...
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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Permaculture AHC42116.
- Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
- Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
- Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
- Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
- Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
- Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
- Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
- Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
- Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
- Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
- Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
- Cost a project (AHCBUS407)
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Advanced Floristry
Expand your floristry knowledge even further with our new Advanced Floristry course. This course is designed for students who have completed our Introduction to Floristry and Floristry Intermediate courses or those who have some basic floristry experience. Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create six different floral designs ranging from, professionally wired wrist corsages to stunning garden style bouquets and complimentary table arrangements. Once complete all of...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.