Work Skills course guide - Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Work Skills course guide - Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Work Skills course guide - Box Hill Institute of TAFE
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Enquiries 9652 0611<br />
MATHS, READING<br />
& WRITING SKILLS<br />
Do you need to improve your reading, writing,<br />
science and maths skills for the Australian<br />
workplace? CAE <strong>of</strong>fers Reading, Writing, Science<br />
and Maths classes at many levels in a friendly<br />
and supportive adult learning environment. Study<br />
part-time or full-time, day or evening. Classes<br />
range from beginner to year 10 equivalent.<br />
Certificate I in General Education for Adults<br />
(Introductory)<br />
For beginner level students who need literacy and numeracy<br />
skills. Develop an individual learning plan and use simple texts<br />
for reading and writing experience. Study maths and money<br />
handling in everyday situations and practice measurements.<br />
Learn computer skills, practice writing texts, use the internet<br />
and develop keyboard skills.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
Certificate I in General Education for Adults<br />
Build your reading and writing skills by working with more<br />
complex texts. Focus on spelling and punctuation and develop<br />
a learning plan. Study maths such as directions, measurement<br />
and money and build computer and internet skills. Join the<br />
popular ‘Out and About’ class, building life and community<br />
skills.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
B <strong>Box</strong> <strong>Hill</strong><br />
Certificate II in General Education for Adults<br />
Further literacy skills. <strong>Work</strong> with more complex texts to<br />
develop areas <strong>of</strong> spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Create<br />
and read a variety <strong>of</strong> texts for learning, personal purposes and<br />
for participation in the community. Study maths and explore<br />
areas such as statistics, measurement, and other formulae.<br />
Study science: chemicals, energy, force, matter and the<br />
impact <strong>of</strong> science in the community.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
B <strong>Box</strong> <strong>Hill</strong><br />
Certificate III in General Education for Adults<br />
This <strong>course</strong> has been developed to enable students to<br />
consolidate their literacy skills. Students will be developing a<br />
learning plan to assist them to achieve their main study goals.<br />
Through the <strong>course</strong> students will be reading and writing a<br />
wide variety <strong>of</strong> complex texts that will help students develop<br />
confidence<br />
in a range <strong>of</strong> everyday life or work situations. Students may<br />
wish to continue with their maths studies areas <strong>of</strong> their choice,<br />
such as at a <strong>TAFE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> or university.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made<br />
available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE<br />
WRITING<br />
INSPIRATION<br />
Beginning Creative Writing<br />
Beginning Creative Writing is<br />
a fun and informative <strong>course</strong><br />
perfectly suited for those people<br />
interested in writing, but unsure<br />
how to get started. In a relaxed,<br />
encouraging environment, you’ll<br />
talk, workshop and complete<br />
exercises with like-minded<br />
people, gaining the confidence<br />
and ability to express yourself<br />
through words. This <strong>course</strong> has<br />
a focus on generic writing skills<br />
without focusing on any one<br />
particular genre. Those skills<br />
can then be applied to a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> styles, from poetry and short<br />
stories to personal narratives,<br />
while having heaps <strong>of</strong> fun along<br />
the way.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
3 x Sat 10am-2pm • May 10 to<br />
May 24 • $320 • HAG59005<br />
6 x Thu 6-8pm • Jun 5 to Jul 10<br />
$320 • HAG59006<br />
3 x Sat 10am-2pm • Jun 28 to<br />
Jul 12 • $320 • HAG59007<br />
FICTION<br />
Novel Writing<br />
Don’t simply dream about<br />
writing a novel, do something<br />
about it! This practical class will<br />
give you a thorough overview<br />
<strong>of</strong> all the key elements to finally<br />
write that novel, covering<br />
everything from character and<br />
plot development to point <strong>of</strong><br />
view, voice, structure, dialogue<br />
and description. With an<br />
emphasis on workshopping,<br />
motivation and actually writing,<br />
bring along your ideas and<br />
watch as that blank page is<br />
soon be brimming with exciting<br />
ideas.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
5 x Thu 6-9pm • Jul 3 to Jul 31<br />
$348 • HAL00404<br />
The Short Story<br />
This practical <strong>course</strong> will<br />
teach you techniques to craft<br />
wonderfully imaginative short<br />
stories that will not only appeal<br />
to readers but hold onto their<br />
attention. Learn how to get<br />
ideas, develop characters,<br />
write believable dialogue,<br />
plotting and a whole lot more.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
5 x Tue 6-9pm • Jun 24 to Jul 22<br />
$348 • HAP35403<br />
NON FICTION<br />
Life Writing <strong>Work</strong>shop<br />
A friendly, informative <strong>course</strong><br />
focusing on how to start<br />
writing an autobiography or<br />
biography. Includes fundamental<br />
story-telling elements, creative<br />
exercises and constructive<br />
feedback.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
6 x Wed 10am-12pm • Jul 2 to<br />
Aug 6 • $283 • HAT13703<br />
WRITING SKILLS<br />
Blog Basics<br />
Blogging is one <strong>of</strong> the easiest<br />
and most enjoyable ways to<br />
create an online presence.<br />
Whether you wish to share<br />
your photos with the world, or<br />
relate your tall travel tales and<br />
adventures, Sharon Pakir will<br />
show you how to quickly get<br />
started. From posting tips to<br />
becoming familiar with several<br />
<strong>of</strong> the most popular blogging<br />
sites, you will walk away<br />
inspired and eager to create<br />
your own!<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
2 x Thu 6-9pm • Jun 26 & Jul 3<br />
$165 • HAV63405<br />
2 x Thu 6-9pm • Jul 24 & Jul 31<br />
$165 • HAV63406<br />
Copywriting Masterclass<br />
Clear, concise and compelling<br />
writing always begins with<br />
clear, precise and creative<br />
thinking. Whether you’re<br />
selling or telling, this intensive<br />
<strong>course</strong> takes you from<br />
concept to completion in a<br />
proactive and collaborative<br />
learning experience.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
2 x Thu 9.30am-4.30pm • May<br />
22 & May 29 • $600 • HAV23303<br />
Grammar<br />
If it’s been years since you<br />
studied grammar in school<br />
and are feeling rusty, you are<br />
definitely not alone! Bronwen<br />
Hickman will demonstrate<br />
topics such as correct noun<br />
and verb use to active and<br />
passive voice, sentence<br />
construction and clear<br />
expression.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
6 x Wed 6-8pm • May 14 to Jun<br />
18 • $195 • HAI47502<br />
Improving Written<br />
Communication<br />
Whether it's sending emails<br />
to co-workers, or applying for<br />
a new job, good writing is a<br />
critical part <strong>of</strong> our day to day<br />
lives. Join Jill Hocking as she<br />
navigates you around common<br />
problems, editing, drafting and<br />
a whole lot more. This friendly<br />
and informal environment is the<br />
perfect place to develop a vastly<br />
improved knowledge <strong>of</strong> good<br />
written communication.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
6 x Mon 6-9pm • Jun 16 to Jul<br />
21 • $405 • HAI48002<br />
Introduction to Writing Your<br />
Memoir<br />
Goldie Alexander, successful<br />
author, lecturer and teacher,<br />
shows you how to document<br />
your own life history. This <strong>course</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a practical and stimulating<br />
approach that will lead you<br />
through the creative process<br />
from research, structure,<br />
crafting, beginning and endings,<br />
to controversial issues and final<br />
draft.<br />
C CAE (Melbourne CBD)<br />
3 x Tue 6-8pm • Jun 24 to Jul 8<br />
$185 • HAV64002<br />
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