Semester 1, 2008 Course List

Limited places may be available in some courses and units of courses that commenced in Semester 1 2008 or Semester 2, 2007. For details of vacancies contact the Head Teacher of the course at the campus you wish to attend.

We offer a range of TAFE PLUS short courses and other special courses starting most weeks throughout the year. Ring 131601 for more information

We are also able to arrange customised training for many industry areas. Contact your nearest Commercial and International Services Unit for more information.

Course	TAFE NSW Course No	Attendance details	Information and Application Process
BUSINESS FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
Statement of Attainment in Bookkeeping	9688	Part-time evening, Mondays and Tuesdays, 3.5 hours per evening for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Business Skills	8898	Running at Byron Bay, starting 28 March 2008. Part-time, Fridays, 9am - 3pm for 12 weeks.	Ring Deb Evans on (02) 6681 8926 to book into this course.
BSB10101 Certificate I in Business	9763 ( PDF 92kb)	Running at Evans Head, starting 30 April 2008. Part-time day, Wednesdays, 9am - 3.30pm for 10 weeks.	Ring Deb Evans on (02) 6681 8926 to book into this course.
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business	9764	Offered in Byron Bay 2 days per week.	Contact the Head Teacher Debbie Evans on (02) 6681 8911 to arrange to enrol in this course.
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business	9702	Flexible delivery Thursdays. Also for trainees. On and off-the-job.	Contact the Head Teacher Debbie Evans on (02) 6681 8911 to arrange to enrol in this course.
BSB30101 Certificate III in Business	9703	Flexible delivery Thursdays. Also for trainees. On- and off-the-job.	Contact the Head Teacher Debbie Evans on (02) 6681 8911 to arrange to enrol in this course.
BSB50201 Diploma of Business Administration	9709	Online delivery over 1 year. You need to have completed BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration to enrol in this course.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration	9768	Full-time, Mondays and Tuesdays for 15 hours (including flexible study hours) for 1 year or Flexible delivery with attendance on-campus on Thursdays for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration	9770	Flexible delivery, Mondays, 5.30pm - 8.30pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Medical Administration	9759	Part-time 2 days per week Wednesday and Friday mornings, 6 hours total hours over for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91086NSW Course in Property Practice (Real Estate)	17319	Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates.	Contact Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Property Practice (Real Estate Agent's Licence)	17335	Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates.	Contact Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182 to discuss enrolling in this course.
TAFE NSW QUALIFICATIONS
Real Estate - Continuing Professional Development for the Real Estate Industry	-	Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates.	Contact Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182 to discuss enrolling in this course.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
CHC30102 Certificate III in Aged Care Work	4480	Part-time 2 days per week Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 hours total, for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
CHC41702 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work	3256	Part-time, 10 hours per week for 2 years, Mondays and Tuesdays.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
CHC40902 Certificate IV in Community Services Work	18061	Full-time, 16 hours per week for 1 year, Wednesdays - Fridays.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)	17596	Full-time, 3 days per week for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
TDM20201 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving)	8167	Flexible delivery over 36 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDM10101 Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) (Deckhand)	8163	Flexible delivery over 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDM20101 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)	8164	Coxswain course. Flexible delivery over 18 - 36 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDM30101 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)	8165	Master Class V course. Flexible delivery over 36 weeks (1 year).	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDM40101 Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)	8166	Master Class IV course. Flexible delivery over 36 weeks (1 year).	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training	9070	Work Opportunities for Women. Part-time day, 12 hours per week for 18 weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Skills for Work and Training	9069	Part-time day, 12 hours per week for 18 weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91349NSW Certificate I in Access to Work and Training	9071	Full-time, 3 days, 12 hours per week, for 18 – 36 weeks. These are very supportive step-by-step development courses.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91347NSW Certificate II Skills for Work and Training	9072	Full-time, 3 days, 12 hours per week, for 18 – 36 weeks. These are very supportive step-by-step development courses.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in English for Further Study	4178	Part-time day, Mondays, 9am - 2.30pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91342NSW Certificate III in English for Further Study	4194	Part-time day, Mondays, 9am - 2.30pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in ESOL (Access)	6522	Part-time/flexible. Offered at Ballina Campus Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm for 1 year and Byron Bay Tuesdays, 9.30am - 3pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91343NSW Certificate I in ESOL (Access)	6524	Part-time/flexible. Offered at Ballina Campus Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm for 1 year and Byron Bay Tuesdays, 9.30am - 3pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in ESOL	6544	Part-time/flexible. Offered at Ballina Campus Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm for 1 year and Byron Bay Tuesdays, 9.30am - 3pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91344NSW Certificate II in ESOL	6545	Part-time/flexible. Offered at Ballina Campus Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm for 1 year and Byron Bay Tuesdays, 9.30am - 3pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91345NSW Certificate II in General and Vocational Education (CGVE)	6512	Mondays - Thursdays, 9am - 3pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in General and Vocational Education	6513	Preparation for Tertiary Preparation Certificate Part-time day, 5 hours per week, Tuesdays 9am - 3.30pm.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
91216NSW Course in Language, Literacy or Numeracy	6518	Part-time day, Mondays. Numeracy workshops - 3pm - 5pm. Language/Literacy workshops - 5pm - 7pm. or Media for Life and Laughter - an Introduction to Digital Media Part-time day for 2 weeks starting 29 January 2008, Tuesdays - Thursdays, 9am - 1pm.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TAFE Statement in Learner Support	9999	Part-time. Mondays, 1pm - 5.15pm and Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm for 1 year within the Learner Support Centre.	Contact the Head Teacher, Lindy Kemp on (02) 6681 8910 to discuss enrolling in this course.
91352NSW Course in Peer Literacy Tutoring	9111	Part-time day, 7 sessions over 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Signed English	4126	Part-time evening, Mondays, 6pm - 9pm for 1 year.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
ICA10101 Certificate I in Information Technology	19000	You need to have basic English and Maths skills to apply for this course. No previous computer skills are necessary. Part-time day, Fridays, 9am - 3pm for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology	19001	Students require Year 10 or equivalent Maths and English and ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology or equivalent computer skills to apply for this course. Evidence must be provided with your application. Full-time, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am - 4pm and Thursdays, 9am - 12noon for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND PERSONAL SERVICES FACULTY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
WRR40102 Certificate IV in Retail Management	9941	Flexible delivery.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
WRR20102 Certificate II in Retail Operations	9938	Full-time, Wednesdays, 9am - 3.30pm and Thursday, 9am - 1.30pm plus one day per week work experience for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
WRR30202 Certificate III in Retail Operations	9940	You need to have completed WRR20102 Certificate II in Retail Operations to apply for this course. Full-time, Thursdays, 9am - 3.30pm and Fridays, 9am - 1pm plus one dya per week work experience for 18 weeks.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDT20102 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)	9341	Flexible delivery. Also available for trainees.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDT30102 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)	9342	Flexible delivery. Also available for trainees.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDT40102 Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)	9343	Flexible delivery. Also available for trainees.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
TDT51002 Diploma of Logistics Management	9344	Flexible delivery.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Work Skills	4127	Get SKilled with Employment in Retail SKills - 2 days per week Mondays & Wednesdays 9am to 3.30pm for 16 weeks - offered at Ballina, Wollongbar or Lismore Campus depending on where the most interest is received.	Ring (02) 6681 8900 to check for vacancies.

Join the Student Association!

For a small fee you can join your campus Student Association and become more involved in campus activities including barbeques, and sporting and social activities while receiving benefits from a local business discount guide. Contact your campus for more information.

General Information

The range of possible study options at this campus is so broad we are not able to outline all the variations that may be available within this list. It may be possible to complete some individual modules in courses that do not appear on this course list, as some modules are common to more than one course and can be done separately. You should inquire at your nearest campus for advice or ring 131601.

TAFE PLUS Short Courses
The North Coast Institute offers a range of short courses to meet legislative requirements and the skills or needs of individual customers in addition to the courses listed above. For more information ring 131601.

Entry Requirements, Selection processes and Information sessions
Most courses have entry requirements and some courses also have an additional selection process. Details are included on the individual course pages on the website. You can also attend the course Information Session, where advertised, or ring 131601 for more information.

Course Outcomes
Each TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute course provides a pathway to further study and/or career areas. Individual course information sheets show the articulation and career opportunities for each course and are available from our website or by ringing 131601.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
You may be entitled to recognition of your previous studies or in some cases, competencies you have acquired in your work. You may also be able to gain credit where you have completed the same or a similar module in another course, even if this is with another Registered Training Organisation. You are encouraged to read the general information about Recognition and Credit transfer under the 'Future Students' section of our website http://www.nci.tafensw.edu.au/futurestudents/Default.htm and if required contact the Head Teacher to discuss further.

Assessments and Exams
Most courses have assessment events such as class tests, projects or assignments which students need to complete for each module. Some modules also require students to sit TAFE NSW Exams. Detailed assessment sheets are provided to students at the start of each module indicating how each module is assessed. Further information is also available from the Head Teacher.

Flexible delivery
Flexible or mixed mode are terms used to indicate flexible attendance patterns and assessment processes. It could mean studying online, independently off-campus or a combination of off-campus and on-campus classes. You may need to attend compulsory workshops, or have the option to attend non-compulsory tutorial sessions. Access to teachers is maintained through face-to-face, phone, email and web contact. You may have the choice to complete all or some of your modules by flexible delivery.

Possible Changes to course offerings
The commencement of all classes is subject to sufficient resources and demand. This could mean that not all courses offered are necessarily going to run. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the course information contained on these pages, some changes in course offerings and details may occur between now and class commencement.

Centrelink payments while studying at the North Coast Institute
We can not advise whether Centrelink will consider a course as eligible for payment of Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy. Centrelink will consider the length of the course and your personal circumstances when deciding if you are eligible for payments. Contact Centrelink to discuss your options. You should also remember that if the way the course is delivered changes (eg from full-time to part-time or flexible) you will need to notify Centrelink immediately as it may affect your eligibility for payments.

Joining a continuing course
Some courses that commenced in a previous Semester may have vacancies in some subjects and accept applications or enrolments from new students this Semester. This option is especially useful for students who only want to study a few modules. When joining a continuing course you need to be aware that you may not be able to finish the course in the normal timeframe, or at the same location, or in the same attendance pattern.

Classes
Unless otherwise advised Semester 1 classes commence the week beginning Monday 11 February 2008.

How much will it cost to study at the North Coast Institute?
When you enrol in a course you will need to pay the TAFE NSW fee.

* Fees for commercial courses/TAFE PLUS, International Students and Temporary visa holders are priced according to a different schedule.

** The TAFE Fee for the Selected Study Program is capped at $209 per semester

~ All Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diploma qualifications are offered on a commercial basis. Contact the campus offering the course for details.

You pay when you enrol. For courses commencing in Semester 1 2008 and lasting longer than one semester, you will have the option to pay the TAFE NSW fee in two equal instalments (except if you pay the Concession fee). You pay the first instalment when you enrol, the second is due by 31 May. You will not be regarded as being enrolled without payment of, or approved of an exemption from, the TAFE NSW fee. No cash is accepted – you may pay by EFTPOS, Visa card, Mastercard, cheque or money order.

For certain Special Access courses you pay no TAFE NSW fee. These courses teach skills in career opportunities, community training, employment skills, literacy, numeracy, reading and writing, school mentoring, signed language, volunteer tutoring and work readiness.

If you currently receive a Commonwealth benefit or allowance you may be eligible to pay a concession fee of $50 for each course rather than the full TAFE NSW fee. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW fee. Disability Support Pension students and students with a disability receive a full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $50 concession fee for subsequent enrolments.

You may also be asked to pay additional course related charges. Details are available from the Institute website or by ringing 131601.

For some courses you may also need to purchase textbooks, module notes, personal protective equipment, industry equipment and/or other materials which you will use during your course. Attend the advertised information session or contact the Head Teacher for approximate costs.

Refunds
Refunds are given in exceptional circumstances only. See our website or ring 131601 for more information.

Access and Equity and Client Services
The North Coast Institute offers an excellent range of support services to enrolled students. These include library services, literacy and numeracy support, study skills and tutorial support, counselling and career guidance, disability support, support for Indigenous students, and TAFE Student Association. Detailed information about these services is provided to all students in the Student Information booklet handed out in your first class or available for download on our website. You can also ring 131601 for a copy of the information.

All TAFE staff are covered by a Code of Conduct which, among other things, requires them to treat students fairly, equitably and in accordance with current special needs students and equity programs, guidelines and relevant legislation and policies.

Student Rights and Responsibilities and Discipline
The North Coast Institute provides students with the opportunity to study, learn and develop skills in a safe and healthy educational and social environment. Students are expected to adhere to the Student Rights and Responsibilites policy listed on the Internet and students who breach discipline or who exhibit inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with in accordance with the TAFE NSW Policy.

Suggestions, Complaints and Appeals
We value your suggestions and complaints as they help us to address your concerns and improve the quality of our service. We'll try to remedy problems promptly and deal with each matter fairly. Information on how to appeal a decision is available on our website.