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Courses Available and regions where they are offered:
Return to Study (Adult Tertiary Preparation)
Hobart
This program aims to provide you with the research, study, essay writing, communication and computer skills required to successfully undertake Certificate IV – degree level courses in 2009. You will develop confidence and self esteem and receive a TAFE Statement of Attainment after successful completion of the program.
The course will be delivered by a combination of teaching modes including face-to-face classes and on-line learning. This will give you a sound introduction to different styles of flexible teaching and learning that you may come across in future TAFE of university courses. As well as face-to-face classes you must plan to spend at least another 3-5 hours per week working on your course.
So . . . to succeed in this course you will need to be highly motivated and capable of self-directed learning.
Where: TAFE Tasmania, 75 Campbell Street, Hobart, Level 4
When: 26 June - 6 November 2008 (18 weeks), no classes during school holidays.
Times: Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm and Thursdays, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Contact:
Zuzi Palmer
Ph: (03) 6233 5386
Email: Zuzi.Palmer@tafe.tas.edu.au
There will be a selection process based on your written application so provide as much information as possible. Preference will be given to students intending to study at Certificate IV level or higher.
Launceston
Where: TAFE Tasmania, Alanvale Campus, Alanvale Road, Newnham
When: Start at any time
Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9am to 2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Contact:
Ph: (03) 6336 2730
Email: Pathways - Literacy
Course in Volunteer Tutoring of Adult Learners
This program is offered in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and Huonville.
Do you have the willingness to help others learn?
Volunteer tutors are urgently needed to help adults with reading, writing, basic maths and basic computing skills in the city, suburban and country areas on a 1:1 basis.
No qualifications necessary, but you have the opportunity to gain a Statement of Attainment if you wish.
Hobart
When: Starts: Friday , 27 June 2008, 9:30am - 12noon. Fridays for 10 weeks.
Where:
Bathurst Centre, 26 Bathurst Street
Cost: This course is free to anyone who undertakes to be a volunteer tutor with Pathways - Literacy.
For more information please call Ann or
Heather
Ph: (03) 6233 7323 or
Email: Heather.Morton@tafe.tas.edu.au
Huonville
Liz Webster - Huonville (Fridays only)
Ph: (03) 6264 8484
Email: Liz.Webster@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston
Jenny Foster - Teacher
Ph: (03) 6336 2591
Email: Pathways - Literacy
Devonport
When: Wednesday, 2 July - 24 September 2008, 1 day a week (Wednesday) for 13 weeks
Where: Devonport Campus, Valley Road, D Block, Upstairs, Room 12
Sheila O'Leary-Woodhouse
Ph: (03) 6421 7610
Email: Pathways - Devonport
Burnie
When: Monday, 28 July 2008. Offered online via WebCT with 2 face to face sessions.
(Completion of the course will require participation for 4 to 6 hours per week over 15 weeks.)
Where: Burnie Campus, C Block, Level 2, Room C2.09
Ph: (03) 6434 5879
Email: Pathways - Literacy
Reading, Writing, Computing & Maths
Work at your own pace in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to build up your skills to reach your own personal, education or employment goals.
One-to-one or group literacy and numeracy tuition can help you improve your reading, writing, spelling and maths. It can also help you to learn skills for applying for jobs, handling money, reading instructions and similar skills. This program is supported by volunteers and as such is subject to volunteer availability. Names may be placed on a waiting list until a suitable volunteer is available.
Skill Sets are taken from the following Qualifications:
Preparation for Work and Study - Stage 1
Preparation for Work and Study - Stage 2
Preparation for Work and Study - Stage 3 - Certificate I
Hobart
Certificate I in Preparation for Work or Study
Various days and times. Contact Department for more information.
Introductory Computing Course - FREE
Selected units from Certificate I in Information Technology
Starts: Tuesday, 24 June - Thursday, 28 August 2008
Tuesday and Thursday - 9.30am to 12.30pm. Contact Department for more information
Ph: (03) 6233 7323
Email: Heather.Morton@tafe.tas.edu.au
Liz Webster - Huonville (Fridays only)
Ph: (03) 6264 8484
Email: Liz.Webster@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston
Judy Lloyd Webb / Jenny Foster
Ph: (03) 6336 2746 / 6336 2591
Email: Pathways - Literacy
Devonport
Sheila O'Leary-Woodhouse, Robyn Green or Debra Guntrip
Ph: (03) 6421 7610
Email: Pathways - Devonport
Certificate I in Preparation for Work or Study
Block II: 24 June - 29 August 2008
Information Session: Tuesday, 17 June 2008 - 10am to 12noon
Block III: 22 September - 28 November 2008
Burnie
Information & Enrolment Session: Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Current returning students: 9.30am to 11am - Room D3 & D4
New students: 11am to 1pm - Room: C Block, 2nd Floor, C2.09A
2008 Dates:
Term 1: Tuesday, 11 March - Friday, 23 May 2008
Term 2: Monday, 23 June - Friday, 29 August 2008
Term 3: Monday, 23 September - Friday, 28 November 2008
Ph: (03) 6434 5879 (122 5879)
Email: Pathways - Burnie or send in an Expression of Interest form.
Reading, writing or maths holding you back in your training? We can help!
You can work on the reading, writing and/or maths that you need for your work and training, based on the skills you have at the moment.
Additional Tutorial Assistance: For apprentices and trainees, and some in pre apprenticeships, we can provide some 1:1 tutoring.
(For Information for Teachers - click here)
Course in Applied Vocational Study Skills: For those in other vocational training programs, we provide some in class reading, writing and maths support to the whole group. No one is singled out as "needing help".
(For Information for Teachers - click here)
Phone:
Hobart: (03) 6233 7323
Launceston: (03) 6336 2591
Devonport: (03) 6421 7610
Burnie : (03) 6434 5879
Reading, writing and numeracy for people with an intellectual disability
This course is especially designed for people with an 'Intellectual' disability.
- Students are asked to participate in a skills analysis held before hand to help place them in an suitable learning environment .
- Classes are held once a week, and delivered in a small group with a maximum of 6-8 participants.
Phone:
Hobart: (03) 6233 7323
This program is offered in Hobart and Launceston (Alanvale Campus).
Transitional Education aims to provide people who have an intellectual or learning disability with literacy, numeracy, life and social skills.
It offers students the opportunity to decide on their goals and future directions and bridges the gap into the work education certificate course.
Hobart
Maureen Kershaw
Ph: (03) 6233 4919
Email: Pathways - General Education
Launceston
Meg Watson
Ph: (03) 6336 2758
Email: Pathways North
This program is offered in Hobart, Launceston (Alanvale Campus), Burnie.
Work education aims to provide people who have an intellectual or learning disability with the skills to undertake further training and/or study, enter the workforce or undertake voluntary work.
It is designed to prepare students with special learning needs or disability to make a smooth pathway to further training or employment. It is based on individual student needs and broadens their strength to enter work or study.
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Prepare students for entry level employment in areas reflecting their capability
Continue their training into other courses
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Where possible work with employment providers
Hobart
Louise Hamilton - Teacher
Ph: (03) 6233 4919
Email Maureen.Kershaw@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston
Glenda Edmunds (Administration)
Ph: (03) 6336 2730
Meg Watson - Teacher
Ph: (03) 6336 2758
Email Pathways North
Burnie
Phil Tidey
Ph: (03) 6434 5879
Email Phil.Tidey@tafe.tas.edu.au
Last Updated
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 (B)
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