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.
Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification. This qualification reflects the role of individuals establishing or carrying on business as a sole trader or contractor, as well as those supporting the establishment of a new venture as part of a larger organisation. This course is ideal for small business owners or those looking to kick start their own business. Gain the skills and knowledge to...
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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB30220.
Develop and present business proposals (BSBESB302)
Determine resource requirements for new business ventures (BSBESB304)
Review and maintain organisation's digital presence (BSBTEC405)
Deliver and monitor a service to customers (BSBOPS304)
BSB30220 - Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
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<p><strong>Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification.</strong></p>
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Self paced Approximately 355 hours 365 maximum days to complete
The ability to use English with confidence in all skill areas - reading, writing and oral communication - is necessary for successful work or study. It not only broadens work and study options, but makes work and study easier, more productive and more enjoyable. This course is aimed at people who feel that their work and study life would be better if they improved their English skills. Over ten weeks you will be: Provided with plenty of opportunities to practice your speaking and...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts (FSKRDG006)
<p>The ability to use English with confidence in all skill areas - reading, writing and oral communication - is necessary for successful work or study. It not only broadens work and study options, but
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Are you fascinated by the human body? Like to learn more about human anatomy and develop the skills to treat your friends and family to the ancient healing art of massage? This four week Introduction to Massage course will open your eyes to the fascinating world just under your skin. This introductory course is designed to give you the basic skills to provide massage for friends and family at home. Who knows though, it may just ignite your curiosity enough to go on to join us for...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work (FSKOCM002)
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks (FSKLRG005)
Introduction to Massage
<p><strong>Are you fascinated by the human body? Like to learn more about human anatomy and develop the skills to treat your friends and family to the ancient healing art of massage?</strong></p>
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great results. During this 8 week course, you will become part of a small team who will be the custodians of our backyard vegetable garden plot at our purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site located at Mullumbimby Community Gardens (MCG). We will follow the seasons of a north coast vegetable garden....
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work (FSKOCM002)
Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work (FSKNUM015)
Read and respond to routine workplace information (FSKRDG010)
Backyard Food Production
<p>Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great results.</p>
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
This course is for those who would like a deeper understanding of the natural systems at work within the soil. Welcome to the fascinating world of the soil food web; the microscopic world that forms soils and feeds and protects plants. During this course you will learn how to harvest micro-organisms from your local area and apply them to your soil whilst gaining an understanding of the plant socio-biome and how you can work to enhance your environment to allow these natural systems...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG002)
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings (FSKOCM004)
Healthy Soil for Farm and Garden
<p><strong>This course is for those who would like a deeper understanding of the natural systems at work within the soil.</strong></p>
<p>Welcome to the fascinating world of the soil food web; the
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Learn how to transform your backyard into an edible landscape that is productive and beautiful. Using permaculture principles, we can create a garden that grows enough food for the household with maybe a little more to share or sell. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to apply this to your own urban patch. Sharon's home in the heart of Mullumbimby town is a demonstration in Urban Permaculture and sustainable living. Her garden is devoted to food production...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information (FSKRDG004)
Interact effectively with others at work (FSKOCM007)
Urban Permaculture
<p>Learn how to transform your backyard into an edible landscape that is productive and beautiful. Using permaculture principles, we can create a garden that grows enough food for the household with
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed is yours to take home. What you will learn: How to prepare and care for fresh flowers and plant materials Correct storage...
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Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures (FSKRDG005)
Introduction to Floristry
<p>Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Are you interested in exploring painting in a style between realism and abstraction? This 8-week immersion into collage, colour and painting will draw inspiration from a range of expressionist painters who were more concerned with their emotional responses than an objective reality. Drawing on memory, imagination, dreams and collage this class will step you through a process to help you draw and paint expressively with your own painting signature. This class continues to develop...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information (FSKRDG004)
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
The Art of Juxtaposition 2 will extend the 2D graphic collage explorations of The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and provide an opportunity to consider collage as the basis for making paintings and sculptures. During this course we will look at the work of various artists known for their use of Collage and gain inspiration to construct new images for ourselves. It is not necessary to do The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and 2 courses in chronological order. Collage is easy and relies only on a...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG007)
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning (FSKLRG004)
Visual Art - The Art of Juxtaposition 2
<p>The Art of Juxtaposition 2 will extend the 2D graphic collage explorations of The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and provide an opportunity to consider collage as the basis for making paintings and
Breathing the Land 2 is an invitation to begin or to continue an experiential research project focusing on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit. This 8 week art practice will incorporate a range of modalities including meditation, walking, observation, drawing, painting and assemblage. We will make use of materials from the landscape to respond to country, drawing with local ochres, dyeing paper with local botanicals, fueling our visual responses with local...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations (FSKOCM005)
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)
<p>Breathing the Land 2 is an invitation to begin or to continue an experiential research project focusing on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit.</p>
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.