Hackham West Community Centre is excited to announce several free Adult Community Education (ACE) programs will be running in Term 2.

ACE Foundation Skills

Wednesdays | 9:30 am – 11:30 am

You choose what to learn, with one tutor or in small groups.

• Basic English skills
• Reading and writing for work
• Job searching, writing resumes and interview skills
• Basic computing skills
• Taking your L’s test online

Free crèche is available – bookings are essential.

This is a non-accredited course (NFSKOCM03: Participate in simple spoken interactions at work)

 

You Are The Boss Of Your Computer

Level 1 – Basic Computing
Thursdays • 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays • 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Learn basic Email, Internet, Internet Safety and Microsoft Word Skills.

Level 2 – Computing for Business
Wednesdays • 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Learn more advanced computer skills, including the Microsoft Business Suite. Free Crèche is available – bookings are essential.

This is an accredited course – upon completion you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for FSKDIG02: Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks.

This course is delivered and assessed by Interskills (RTO 6653) which is the issuing Registered Training Organisation.

 

Introduction to Childcare

Wednesdays • 9:30 am – 11:30 am • Starts May 13

Want a new career working with children? Join our free Introduction to Childcare course, a 9 week accredited course covering the basics of:

• Children’s play
• How children grow
• Reading to children for healthy brains
• Practical hands on activities for learning

This is an accredited course – upon completion you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for FSKOCM03: Participate in simple spoken interactions at work

This course is delivered and assessed by Interskills (RTO 6653) which is the issuing Registered Training Organisation.

 

What To Say After Hello

Fridays • 9:30 am – 11:30 am • Starts May 14

This free course will help you build your confidence and learn skills for talking to people. The course will cover:

• Topics for conversation
• Listening to others
• Overcoming anxiety
• Customer service skills
• Nurturing relationships

This is an accredited course – upon completion you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for FSKOCM03: Participate in simple spoken interactions at work

This course is delivered and assessed by Interskills (RTO 6653) which is the issuing Registered Training Organisation.

 

Positive Mindsets – Keys to building our mental wellbeing

Thursdays • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Starts May 13

This free wellbeing & resilience course will cover:

• What is resilience?
• What is mindfulness?
• How does my brain work?
• Practicing gratitude & relaxation
• What happens when i feel stressed?

This is a non-accredited course (NFSKOCM03: Participate in simple spoken interactions at work)

 

Get Your Foot In The Kitchen Door

Fridays • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm • Starts April 30

Get yourself ready for work in the food & catering industry with this free course, covering:

• Food preparation skills
• Kitchen hygiene
• Food serving skills
• Understanding work, health & safety

This is a non-accredited course (NFSKRDG07: Read and respond to simple workplace information)

Completion of this course will provide you with your free “I’m Alert Food Safety” certificate.

 

For more information or to book a spot in any of these free courses, contact the Centre on 8384 1065. Spots are limited!

These foundation skills courses are funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative.