News from PRACE

Here below we have a summary of Semester 2 courses on offer at PRACE from July to December 2009. More details here, in your copy of the PRACE Brochure, semester 2 (PDF, 600kb). Please distribute this post throughout your networks, and please contact Ancy on 9462 6077 to further discuss any of scheduled courses.

• English as a Second Language*: Day and evening classes, including the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP 510 hours) and classes for long term residents
• Adult Literacy Classes*: Aimed at people who were born in Australia but did not complete their schooling.
• Computer Skills (level 1) *: Certificate II in IT units*: Includes flexible learning options (Potential to join at any time)
• Gardening for a Sustainable Community: Cert. II in Horticulture *: Includes practical work experience in a community garden (Potential to join at any time)
• Getting Ready for Employment: Focus on personal effectiveness, the job network market, resume writing and interview skills
• Hospitality short courses*:Food Handling, Barista – Prepare & Serve Espresso Coffee and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
• Internet & Email *:Introduction to Computers
• MYOB: Pre-requisite – Basic computer and bookkeeping skills are essential

TO ENROL OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone 9462 6077, or visit us at the PRACE office at Merrilands Community Centre, Cnr Asquith & Sturdee Sts in Reservoir (maps on the location page).

(Please note that variations have been made to certain computer courses listed.)
All courses are subject to eligibility requirements AND sufficient enrolments.

* These classes are nationally accredited courses within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA).

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PRACE is running three English Classes in the evening

• from 6 to 9pm
• on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• at Merrilands Community Centre.

Places available for next term beginning 21 April, 2009.
Contact 9462 6077 to book an interview.
See this page for contact details

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PRACE management and staff wish to congratulate all the 2008 graduates on achieving certificates/statements of attainment in Hospitality, Retail, Horticulture, Information Technology, English as a Second Language, Adult Literacy & VCAL. Approximately 130 certificates were issued throughout 2008.

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For children aged 6 to 12 years old.

Fully qualified and experienced instructors.  Two great programs each day – gym session and arts & craft session.

Days and Times: Tuesday 7th April and Thursday 9th April

10.00am to 2.00pm – includes lunch break. 
Children must bring own lunch

Cost: $10.00 per session per child – includes all equipment and material.

Booking and payments are required no later that Friday 3rd April

Venue:

• Merrilands Community Centre,
• Cnr Asquith & Sturdee Streets in Reservoir
• Melway Ref 8H12

Places are limited.  For enquiries phone 9462 6077

Program proudly supported by the City of Darebin

photo credit: carf

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Plenty of new courses starting in April.
It’s all happening at PRACE. Call us and find out more:

• Certificate II in Retail Retail-brochure-(PDF)
• Certificate II in Horticulture Horticulture-brochure-(PDF)
• Hospitality Short courses: Barista – Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee Barista-(PDF)
• Book Keeping – accredited unit from the Cert III in Business (Book keeping -PDF, 200kb)
• Internet and Email Internet-email-(PDF)
• Introduction to Computers Intro2comp-(PDF)

Call our office on 9462 6077 for more information.

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