Prace classes are now in Donnybrook! Join our small, friendly classes to improve your employability and connect with your local community.
Prace and Mirvac Victoria have partnered to provide adult education courses at Olivine By Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre in Donnybrook.
Course Code | N/A |
Entry Requirements | Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, intermediate reading & comprehension, drivers license, physically fit, motivated. Desirable: Safety awareness |
Course Description: | Gain the essential employability skills required to be successful as a labourer in this dynamic and rewarding industry.
In this program you will meet industry representatives from a leading employer in the civil construction industry and develop industry specific knowledge to pursue a career as a labourer. Course includes: |
Pathway: | Employment in the civil construction industry or further training – Certificate II in Civil Construction |
Location | Olivine by Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre Prace Mernda Campus (See location days below) |
Mode of Study | Classroom based learning |
Days | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (Mernda)
Monday 10th July (Olivine) |
Time | 9.30am – 3.00pm |
Dates | 26 June – 14 July 2023 |
Duration | 9 sessions |
Cost | Concession & Full: $48
+Service and Amenities Fee $10 White Card Training $149. Limited sponsorship may be available via employment agencies and/or Prace to cover the cost of the White Card. Please contact us for further information regarding this. |
Enrolment | Call Prace on 9462 6077 or visit us at Merrilands Community Centre – 35 Sturdee St, Reservoir |
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.
Course Code | N/A |
Entry Requirements | Basic computer skills including Excel, internet browsing and email. Skills in bookkeeping and MYOB would be beneficial. |
Course Description: | Learn the fundamentals of small business management and prepare to launch your own small business.
Join this friendly and supportive class where you will learn all the basics – from applying for an ABN and registering your business name to tax requirements and financial tools. The course also covers market research, cost analysis, business plans and marketing plans. After completing the course, students may choose to develop their skills further in the following Prace courses. Special offer – 2 courses for the price of 1 |
Pathway: | Further study in Social Enterprises, Blogging for Business or Small Business, Certificate III in Business Management or Certificate IV in Developing and Managing your Small Business. |
Location | Olivine by Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre, 995 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook |
Mode of Study | Face-to-Face |
Days | Fridays |
Time | 9:30am – 11:30am |
Dates | 26 May – 4 August 2023
(No classes on public holidays or school holidays) |
Duration | 9 sessions |
Cost | Concession/ Full : $32
+ $10 Service & Amenities Fee |
Enrolment | Call Prace on 9462 6077 or visit us at Merrilands Community Centre – 35 Sturdee St, Reservoir |
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.
Course Code | N/A |
Entry Requirements | Sound computer skills |
Course Description: |
Learn the basics of this popular online accounting platform and grow your small business skills. Join our small, friendly classes and gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform basic bookkeeping using Xero. Transform the way you manage accounts by learning how to: Special offer – 2 courses for the price of 1 |
Pathway | Bookkeeping in the workplace, in a volunteering capacity or for a home-based business. This course prepares students for further study in qualifications within the Financial and Business Services Training Packages |
Location | Olivine by Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre, Donnybrook |
Mode of Study | Teacher supported learning in a classroom/computer lab |
Days | Fridays |
Time | 12.00pm – 2.00pm |
Dates |
26 May – 11 August 2023 (no classes on school or public holidays) |
Duration | 10 sessions |
Cost | Concession & Full: $43
Fee For Service: $417 + $10 Service & Amenities Fee |
Enrolment | Call Prace on 9462 6077 or visit us at Merrilands Community Centre – 35 Sturdee St, Reservoir |
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.
Course Code | N/A |
Entry Requirements | Sound computer skills |
Course Description: | Join our small, friendly classes and gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform basic bookkeeping using MYOB.
Transform the way you manage accounts by learning how to: |
Pathway | Bookkeeping in the workplace, in a volunteering capacity or for a home-based business. This course prepares students for further study in qualifications within the Financial and Business Services Training Packages |
Location | Olivine by Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre, Donnybrook |
Mode of Study | Teacher supported learning in a classroom/computer lab |
Days | Tuesdays |
Time | 9.30am – 12.00pm |
Dates | 25 July – 28 November 2023
(no classes on school or public holidays) |
Duration | 16 sessions |
Cost | Concession & Full: $43
Fee For Service: $417 + $10 Service & Amenities Fee |
Enrolment | Call Prace on 9462 6077 or visit us at Merrilands Community Centre – 35 Sturdee St, Reservoir |
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.
Course Code | CHC30221 |
Entry Requirements | *Moderate Computer and Internet and Email Skills
*English LLN skills at an industry entry standard *18 years and above. |
Course Description: |
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of educational settings. This includes Primary, Secondary and Special Development schools and areas of early childhood education. |
Pathway: | Graduates work as:
· education assistants/teacher aides · support workers (working with children with disabilities) |
Location | Olivine by Mirvac, Shared Space Community Centre
995 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook |
Mode of Study | Classroom, self-directed offsite tasks & research, remote teacher support sessions, practical placement and industry/assessment |
Days | Thursdays: 9.45am – 2.45pm + Tuesday Remote Sessions: 14/3, 4/4, 18/7, 25/7, 12/9/23 (Excl. public & school holidays) |
Time | 9.45am to 2.45pm |
Dates | 16 Feb – 31 Oct 2023 |
Duration | 29 sessions + 2 workshops: 24/10/23 & 31/10/23 + 100 hour placement (Placement Block 1: 8/5/23-23/6/23- no classes) |
Cost (TBC) | Government Subsidised:
Concession: $90 Non-Subsidised: ^Special consideration may apply
+ Service & Amenities Fee $10 |
Enrolment | Please call Prace early to arrange a pre-enrolment interview – Ph. 9462 6077 |
Amenities | Provided during on-site classes: Tea & coffee. BYO lunch/snacks. |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course commencement is subject to variation, sufficient enrolments and eligibility requirements.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.
Course Code | N/A |
Entry Requirements | None |
Course Description: |
Gain the essential employability skills required to be successful in the hospitality industry.
No experience necessary as you will gain the skills that will prepare you to hit the ground running to fill the labour shortage currently advertised in the hospitality industry. This 3 week program includes: |
Pathway: | Employment in the hospitality industry, education pathways. |
Location | Monday – Olivine by Mirvac, Shared Space – 995 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook
Thursday – Prace Mernda Campus, 56 Schotters Road, Mernda |
Mode of Study | Classroom training, practical experience working with a commercial espresso machine plus off-site tasks/research/excursions |
Days | Mondays & Fridays |
Time | 9:30am – 2:30pm |
Dates | 16 October – 3 November 2023 |
Duration | 6 Sessions plus 2 x 5 hour industry placements |
Cost | Student to supply own apron
Concession & Full: $43 + $10 Service & Amenities Fee |
Enrolment | Call Prace on 9462 6077 or visit us at Merrilands Community Centre – 35 Sturdee St, Reservoir |
Amenities | Tea & coffee provided, BYO lunch/snacks |
Supported by the City of Whittlesea
WIN Project – Local jobs for local people
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
This is a Learn Local endorsed course.
This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.