Sunday, 18 March 2018

TLI31216 CERTIFICATE III IN DRIVING OPERATIONS - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Driving Licence Course




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Worker’s Name: Maissa Swellan

Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744 maissa.swellam@metroassist.org.au  

Initiative/Project:

  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshop/Information session
Information session – Monday 26 March from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm at Metro Assist

Campsie Head Office – Level 2, 59 – 63 Evaline St. CAMPSIE

TLI31216 CERTIFICATE III IN DRIVING OPERATIONS

Heavy Rigid Vehicle Driving Licence

Come to Metro Assist Campsie to learn more and enrol for a course to get your Heavy Rigid Vehicle Driving Licence.

Eligibility Criteria:

·         Refugee and CALD clients receiving Centrelink payments, excluding primary carers

·         English language, literacy and numeracy minimum proficiency at ACSF (Australian Core Skills Framework) 1

·         Centrelink or Jobactive’s approval will be requested

Pre-screening tests for potential clients will be held on information session day.

Class will run in Campsie and Belmore 4 days a week Mon-Thu, from 9 am to 2.30 pm.
Course will start on 9th April 2018


List of Concessions and Entitlements




Concession Entitlements
Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)
Low Income Health Care Card (HCC)
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
Eligibility Criteria
Receipt of Age Pension,
Disability Support Pension or
Carer Payment.
Other payments may attract the PCC with concession variations.

Pension eligibility based on both an income & asset test.
Over 16
Assessable income over last 8 weeks

Single - $546 per week
Couple - $943 per week

No asset test
Age Pension age.
Adjusted taxable income including deemed income on account based pension balances. 
Single - $53,799 pa
Couple - $86,076 pa
Illness separated couple -
$107,598 pa
No asset test
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Prescriptions
Cardholder & dependants
Usually $6.40 per script.
Safety net reached at $384 pa
Cardholder & dependants
Usually $6.40 per script.
Safety net reached at $384 pa
Cardholder only
Usually $6.40 per script.
Safety net reached at $384 pa
General patients
Up to $39.50 per script. Safety net reached at $1,521.80 per calendar year.
Extended Medicare Safety Net (patient’s gap)
$668.10 pa
General patients - $2,093.30 pa
$668.10 pa

$668.10 pa
Ambulance Service
Free
Free
Free
Council Rates
50% reduction on rates and waste management services up to a maximum of $250.
Hardship rate relief available.


Electricity – Low Income Household Rebate
$285 p.a. per household, or
$313.50 p.a. for residents of retirement villages & caravan parks. Paid by retailer.


Electricity – Life Support Rebate
Applied by retailer for users of approved life support equipment


Gas
Gas rebate applied by retailer


Water & Sewage

Free service charge,
80% reduction on sewerage service charge
.

Motor Vehicle

Free registration, one concession per card,
Free driver’s licence


Metropolitan Railways,
Sydney Ferries
Pensioner Opal Card
$2.50 per day (not including Sydney Airport stations)
Can apply for Transport Concession Entitlement Card

Countrylink Trains
4 Pensioner Travel Vouchers @ $10, or 15% of peak adult fare.
$2.50 daily Country Excursion Ticket with multiple stops, but not to Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong. 50% reduction for interstate train fares.
Can apply for Transport Concession Entitlement Card

Photo Card,
Recreational Fishing Licence,
Firearm Licence
Free


Boat and Personal Watercraft Licence
50% reduction.






Friday, 9 February 2018

Free English Conversation Class - Bankstown




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Organisation/Service/Project: Canterbury Bankstown City Council

  • English classes/conversation group:

Free English Conversation Class

at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
80 Rickard Road,

 Lansdowne Room 1, Level 2, BLaKC Mondays 5pm – 7pm (Not on public holidays)



Certificate IV TAE40116 Training and Assessment



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Worker’s Name: Myriam Bahari

Organisation/Service/Project: Community Engagement Coordinator

Telephone/Email: T  +61 2 9780 5756 | M 0491 214 933




  • Training and workshops :

Certificate IV TAE40116 Training and Assessment

BANKSTOWN TAFE COLLEGE

Workshop dates: 13 February to 21 November 2018                Tuesday/Wednesday 5.00pm-9.00pm

 

Room: building J Level 3.room 36                            Facilitator: Denise Corscadden

Delivery Overview: This program will be delivered over 36 weeks part-time. You will be required to attend two (2) four (4) hour face to face, including workplace simulations, training session on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5 pm to 9. There will also be a 2 hour Adobe Connect session held on Thursday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm.

If you want to discuss Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) you can discuss with the teacher at the first class on the 13 Feb. If you successful in getting  RPL this will reduce your class attendance times and the fees you are required to pay.


Please note: If we do not get sufficient numbers the course will not be held at Bankstown


Introduction to Community Services Course



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Worker’s Name: Romana or Jacinta

Organisation/Service/Project: Canterbury City Community Centre 

Telephone/Email: 9750 9344.


  • Training and Workshops:

  1. Introduction to Community Services Course
Students will learn about entry-level community service work.  It includes five units from the Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015), with a focus on building English language and learning skills. Students will learn about Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) issues and working in diverse communities.

Students can go on to complete a Certificate II or higher level study in more specialised fields like Individual Support and Early Childhood Education and Care.
Classes will be every Monday for 12 weeks from 9.30am – 2.30pm. Course Starts Monday 26th February

 The enrollment and information date is:  Monday 12th February, 10am at the Cottage, 28 Croydon St Lakemba.

  1.   Job Seeker Skill Up Course -  This 12 week course will help you get ready for work.
Students will complete units from the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20113), gain confidence and learn more about how to get a job.
Classes will be every Monday for 12 weeks from 9.30am – 2.30pm. Course Starts Friday 2nd March 2018

 The enrollment and information date:  Friday 16th February February, 10am at the Cottage, 28 Croydon St Lakemba.


Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Mentors Wanted


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Worker’s Name: Rayan

Organisation/Service/Project: Thrive youth Transition Support - LMA
Telephone/Email: 0416822049

  • Mentoring project :
MENTORS WANTED

Are you studying at University or TAFE?
Would you like to gain skills to give back to the community?

Thrive  has developed a unique mentorship program for newly arrived migrants from refugee backgrounds. This is your chance to help!


To find our more, please contact Rayan on 0416822049 for registration details  

TAFE Bankstown - Course Information


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Worker’s Name:

Deborah Neill               ph.: 9780 5698                   email: deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au  

Myriam Bahari              ph.: 9780 5756                   email: myriam.bahari4@tafensw.edu.au
Organisation/Service/Project: Bankstown TAFE

  • Courses/ Training/Workshops:

NEW -  2018 TAFE CAREER GUIDE ONLINE: exciting news the 2018 Career Guide is now available on line for people to check out and be inspired to BE AMBITIOUS for more information please go to:   https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses

Course flyers – in timetable information for 2018: Please see attached a number of courses that you may find interesting and helpful for your selves and your clients.
TAFE NSW Certificate II qualifications
Course Code
Description
Location
More information
Course Code: MSF-20313
TAFE NSW Code: 18LID-111
Certificate II in Furniture Making
Lidcombe
Course Code: CPC-20211
TAFE NSW Code: 18LID-147
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Lidcombe
Course Code: AUR 20516
TAFE NSW Code: 18WPL-201
Certificate II Automotive Servicing Technology
Granville

Most TAFE courses will commence on the 5 February 2018.
Subsidised Prices
First Qualification $1,010.00
Second Qualification $1,210.00
Traineeship $1,000.00
Concession $160.00
Non Subsidised Prices
Full Fee $4,940.00

These are Registration of Interest Offerings Only.
A fee applies for most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol. The amount you pay depends on the type of course you study, and on your personal circumstances. A deposit of $80 is required to confirm your enrolment into this course. If you do not wish to continue with your enrolment, you must formally advise Customer Service of your withdrawal. If you do not withdraw prior to the first date of the course, this deposit is non-refundable. Please contact us on 13 7974 for further information.
Please click on the Smart and Skilled link http://www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled/prices_fees.html to work out what you will pay for this course based on your personal circumstances. Depending on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible for a fee discount or fee exemption

FAST TRACK COURSES FOR EXISTING COMMUNITY WORKERS       
Semester 1, February – June 2018
Please find below links to apply for enrolment in our fast track courses for existing workers to be delivered in Semester 1 2018.  Please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested.

1 evening per week for 16 weeks                  Bankstown College
Diploma of Counselling:

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management):

Certificate IV Mental Health:

CERTIFICATE II FLORISTRY (ASSISTANT) – PADSTOW: (attached flyer)
This course also provides - professional Florists who are recognised by the Industry as leaders in their field will teach you. Develop your eye for aesthetics as well as your ability to design unique flower and plant arrangements for a range of uses and contexts.  Expand your knowledge of decoration, flowers and plants. TAFE NSW Padstow Floristry can help you be your best.
Cost: A fee applies for most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol.  The amount you pay depends on the type of course you study and on your personal circumstances. Please click on the Smart and Skilled link: http://www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled/prices_fees.html  to work out what you will pay for this course
Please Note: All materials including flowers are included in course costs. No additional flower costs.

TAFE NSW DEGREES:  TAFE NSW offers a number of degree level courses and higher education options with strong industry links and both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to find out the different Degree that are on offer please go to: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/tafe-nsw-degrees

Community Engagement: If you have a group of people interested in developing skills to be more employable or to do a short course as a taster of what they study area entails, we can work with you and try to get a specific course just for your group of clients. The units we develop are part of training package and participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units undertaken and will go towards a full qualification if they choose to complete it. Call us for more information and how we can work together.
Deborah Neill               ph.: 9780 5698                   email: deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au   
Myriam Bahari              ph.: 9780 5756                   email: myriam.bahari4@tafensw.edu.au