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Western Sydney | Short Courses for Life Skills |

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Why Choose Parramatta Community College?

  • Not for profit
  • Locally based training for those who live or work in Western Sydney
  • Quality trainers and facilities
  • Nationally Recognised Training
  • Flexible and custom training programs

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      • Languages - German Stage 1

        EARLY BIRD FEES apply for some courses!

        COURSE DESCRIPTION
        Designed for people who would like to start at the very beginning. No previous knowledge is assumed. Great course for business travellers, those working in hospitality or tourism, for leisure travellers, for those wishing to communicate better with relatives and friends or who simply wish to learn a new language. The course also introduces you to important German customs. Enjoy speaking, reading, writing and hearing German in a friendly, relaxed and interactive atmosphere.

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        In this course you will be taught conventional German, however it will also help you in your travels to Austria given that Austrians also speak German.

        COURSE CONTENT
        Introduction to the German language: alphabet, pronunciation, fundamental grammatical elements, basic conversations, numbers (cardinal and ordinal), telling the time, plurals, genders of nouns, nationalities and languages, days of the week, months, seasons, other basic conversations, building simple phrases, introduction to the cases.

        COURSE OUTCOMES
        Know the German alphabet, greetings and farewells, introducing yourself, some other basic conversations e.g. telling how you are, asking others how they are, ordering at a restaurant/café (basic), understanding and use of formal & informal “you”, basic and advanced counting, giving dates (birthdays), introducing others (family, friends, colleagues etc), giving your profession, talking about leisure activities, talking about the weather, basic writing skills in German.

      • Microsoft Office Intermediate

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        Microsoft Office Intermediate is an nationally accredited course.  Be in front of the game and learn the valuable skills to be more efficient and organised at work and home using Microsoft Word, Excel. Power Point and Outlook. This intermediate course is designed to improve your expertise and build upon your skills and master the features in Microsoft Office programs.  These mid level skills will give you the advantage in the workplace.  Be efficient and gain the skills, understanding and become productive using Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.  After completing this course you may choose to progress to one of our Excel Intermediate, Pivot tables, Excel formulas and functions or MYOB courses. This course has 2 units of competencies  

        • BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
        • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheet

        From BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.  You may choose to continue your studies and receive a credits for completed units towards the full qualification of BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

        Microsoft Word:

        Be skilled and know how complex functions and how to work using different document techniques, format text using themes and styles sets.  You will learn how to create multi-level lists, format pages, position pictures and text wrapping and perform mail merge and much much more. 

        Microsoft Excel:

        Excel will give you the skills to work with multiple worksheets, filter data work with rows, columns and worksheets and manipulate databases.  You will learn how to create, modify and format charts. Once you complete this introduction to Excel you can move forward learn more with MS Excel Intermediate.  

        Microsoft Outlook:

        There is so much more to learn about Outlook other than reading emails.  You don't realise there are so many functions.  This course will teach you how to schedule calendars for yourself or to share with your team.  You will also learn how to filter your emails, archiving and even customizing your inbox. 

        Power Point:

        Power Point is a presentation program with many optional features for personal ad professional purpose.  Features including slide shows, animations, layouts and templates.  The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to create exceptional and stunning presentations.

        Eligible for Government funding?

        NSW Government subsidy may be available for eligible participants when enrolling into the full qualification. Please call 02 96872072 or send an email to admin@parramattacollege.edu.au to assess your eligibility for subsidised fee.

        How much I will be paying if I am not qualified for the Government Subsidy?             

        The course price is $550.00. 

        Prerequisites 

        Whilst there are no prerequisites for this course, it is expected that you have adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills and computer skills to be able to interact with peers, trainers and completing assessments using a computer in the classroom.

        Units of competency  

        • BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
        • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheet

        Duration of course

        This course is run over 5 weeks, once a week for 5 hours with an additional home learning. 

        Delivery method and resources required

        This course will be delivered face to face classroom-based facilitation with a qualified and skilled trainer.  

        Resource Requirements                                                                                                   

        Learner manuals will be provided at no further cost than the course fee. This course requires the use of computer and internet either in the classroom or at the students’ home or workplace to research the relevant legislations, industry standards and to develop relevant workplace documents.

        What if I find that the course is not suitable for me?                                                           

        We strongly advise you to read the course information, especially who will benefit from this course, the units of competency covered and delivery and assessment strategies. Our enrolment and refund policies are available in our Student Handbook. You can access the Student Handbook by visiting our website www.parramattacollege.com.au or you can contact us on 02 96872072 or email to admin@pcc.edu.au for a copy of the Student Handbook.

        How much work is involved in completing the course?

        Please note assessments for this course involve significant work both during and after the sessions. You will have maximum of two attempts to submit your assessments. If you are considered Not Yet Competent after the second submission with significant gaps prevailing in your submissions, you may be asked to re-enrol into the course.

        Competency Outcome                                                                                                            

        On successful completion of all required assessments, a Statement of Attainment will be issued from BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business.

        Further information Please feel free to contact our office on 02 9687 2072 to discuss more about the course or send an email to admin@pcc.edu.au  

        FYI:  NSW Government subsidy may be available for eligible participants  Please call 02 96872072 or send an email to admin@pcc.edu.au to assess your eligibility for subsidised fee. If you seek funding, please do not enrol online

      • TAE40122 Upgrade Self-Paced Delivery

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        Self-Paced Delivery

        Attention all TAE40116 Cert IV Training and Assessment qualification holders

        The time to upgrade is now!

        TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is the current qualification from the superseded TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment.   The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment now has 12  UOC,10 upgrade units, plus an additional two full units  BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks & TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector. Credit Transfers (CT) may apply and will be determined at enrolment.

        To enrol in this upgrade course you must have the TAE40116 qualification. 

        Cost to upgrade to TAE40122 via Self-Paced mode 
        Online self paced delivery:  Fee for service - pre-financial year special $1,500
        Payment plans maybe available.  Please contact esther@pcc.edu.au or call 9687 2072

        Please refer to our Student Handbook for the fee and refund policy:  https://www.parramattacollege.com.au/handbook  

        Learning outcomes Core UOC
        TAEASS412 Assess competence
        TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
        TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
        TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
        TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
        TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

        Elective UOC Group A Training and assessment
        TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment
        TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools
        TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning

        Group B Learner support
        TAELLN423 Integrate employability skills support into training and assessment

        Group C General
        BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
        BSBCMM411 Make Presentations

        Assessment strategies - Assessments will be conducted in both summative and formative manner, consisting of short answer questions, research, and workplace-based projects. In case, learners are unable to find a real-life workplace for their project, a simulation may be arranged in the classroom. The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

        What does the assessment involve?  Please note assessments for this course involve significant work both during and after the sessions. You will have maximum of two attempts to submit your assessments. Any additional  submissions will incur a fee.  

        You will have the opportunity to complete Option 1, which is assessment evidence or Option 2, which is workplace evidence and industry currency of 2 continuous years as a trainer and assessor.
        There is also theoretical knowledge that will need to be completed, regardless of Option 1 or 2.

        Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  We understand some learners may have already participated in assessment validation and planning for assessment activities and processes as part of their role. If you believe you can  demonstrate current experience and/or relevant qualifications that match the competency requirements for units within this course, please consult with the Course Coordinator to apply for recognition.

        Pre-requisite for this course Those undertaking this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

        You will need strong language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to successfully complete the required study and assessments in this course. You will also need good computer knowledge e.g. create documents using MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, use internet including search engines, print and share documents via email to successfully complete the course.

        Need more information? Should you require further information, please contact our college on 02 96872072 or send an email to admin@pcc.edu.au  For more information regarding the relevant standards, please visit  https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards

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