Title - Courses

Grafton Campus

Clarence Street
Grafton NSW 2460
Phone: (02) 6641 1600
or 131601
Fax: (02) 6641 1799
Email: nci.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au

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   Attendance details Information and Application Process

ARTS AND MEDIA FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
CUS60101 Advanced Diploma of Music 3720 Full-time over 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CUS40101 Certificate IV in Music 3717 Full-time over 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CUS20101 Certificate II in Music Industry (Foundation) 7814 Full-time. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CUS60201 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) 3722 Full-time over 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CUS40201 Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production) 3721 Full-time over 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CUF40401 Certificate IV in Screen 7840 Full-time day. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.

BUSINESS FACULTY

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business 9702 For trainees. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business 9764 Part-time day. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB40101 Certificate IV in Business 9704 For trainees. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration 9768 Full-time, Mondays - Fridays included simulated office environment
or
Flexible delivery.
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration 9706 For new trainees. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration 9770 Flexible delivery. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
BSB50201 Diploma of Business Administration 9709 Online delivery Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Microsoft Office 9682 Flexible delivery, Mondays, 2.30pm - 6.30pm and/or Thursdays, 9am - 12noon. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Reception Skills 8429 Part-time plus flexible delivery. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
TAFE NSW QUALIFICATIONS
Selected Study Program 32000 Part-time plus flexible
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
FNS30304 Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounting) 19191 Part-time evening. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) 19192 Part-time evening. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
91086NSW Course in Property Practice (Real Estate) 17319 Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates
All enquiries call Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182
Statement of Attainment in Property Practice (Real Estate Agent's Licence) 17335 Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates
All enquiries call Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182
Statement of Attainment in Small Business Management 9694 Part-time evening. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
TAFE NSW QUALIFICATIONS
Real Estate - Continuing Professional Development for the Real Estate industry - Flexible delivery at fee-for-service rates
All enquiries call Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
CHC30102 Certificate III in Aged Care Work 4480 Part-time day, 9 hours per week for 27 weeks, Tuesdays, 9am - 3.30pm and Thursdays, 9am - 12noon. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services 3294 Full-time 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 4pm for 36 weeks
or
Flexible delivery (telephone contact one evening per week plus some Sat/evening workshops at either Grafton or Coffs Harbour for 36 weeks).
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CHC40902 Certificate IV in Community Services Work 18061 Part-time day, Wednesdays and Fridays , 9am to 4pm, for 2 years. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
CHC50702 Diploma of Community Welfare Work 4459 Part-time day. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Supporting Aboriginal Families 3209 1 day per week for 18 weeks Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.

CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
AUTOMOTIVE
AUR10105 Certificate I in Automotive 9001 for TVET Students. Year 11 - Monday 1pm to 5pm. Year 12 - Wednesday 1pm to 5pm. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20405 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology 6995 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30305 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology 6996 For apprentices. Stages 2 & 3. Block Release Program.
3 days every 3 weeks - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am to 5pm.
Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Air Conditioning) 5659 Part-time day. Also for trainees. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Cooling System) 5528 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Driveline/Transmission) 5541 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Exhaust Fitting) 5489 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Steering and Suspension) 5657 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Tyre Fitting Light) 5754 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (underbody) 5923 For trainees. Part-time day.
Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Automotive (Pre-vocational) 18038 Full-time Day - 20 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Work Experience Component on either Monday or Tuesday.
Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30605 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Brakes) 5763 Some units available on- or off-the-job by negotiation. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30605 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Driveline) 17389 Some units available on- or off-the-job by negotiation. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30605 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Steering and Suspension) 5658 Some units available on- or off-the-job by negotiation. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30605 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Transmission) 5542 Some units available on- or off-the-job by negotiation. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20505 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing (Light Vehicle) 9002 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20505 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing (Motorcycle) 5613 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20605 Certificate II in Marine 6998 For trainees. Part-time day. Contact the Head Teacher, Garrie Crossingham on (02) 6648 2424 to discuss enrolling in this course.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
BCG30603 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating 4434 Part-time day. For apprentices. Contact the Head Teacher, Mark Wyborn on (02) 6648 2454 to discuss enrolling in this course.

GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training 9070 Work Opportunities for Women. - Part-time day, 2 days per week for 18 weeks. Mondays and Tuesdays 9am to 3pm Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
TAFE Statement in Learner Support Hours vary to meet individual student needs. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
91178NSW Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 6502 Full-time day, 4 days per week for 36 weeks, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, 9am to 4pm, or part-time. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
91345NSW Certificate II in General and Vocational Education (CGVE) 6512 Full-time, Tuesdays to Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm for 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
ICA10105 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, 9AM – 12noon on two mornings per week for 18 weeks.
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
ICA40105 Certificate IV in Information Technology (General) (Spec: Networking/Software/Client Support) 19036 For students who have completed ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology or similar.

Full-time, 21 hours per week over 3 ½ days for 36 weeks.
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
90969NSW Certificate I in Electrical Pre-vocation 9176 Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8am - 4.30pm Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
UTE30999 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 9189 Apprentices Only.
Block release, 3 days per block, 8am - 4.30pm each day
Contact the Head Teacher Greg Williams on (02) 6641 1685 for more information.
UEE30806 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician 9080 Apprentices only.
Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8am - 4.30pm
Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade 9279 Apprentices only.
Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8am - 5pm
Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade 9277 Apprentices only.
Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8am - 5pm
Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
MEM20205 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology 9035 Full-time
or
Part-time, Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
90971NSW Certificate I in Refrigeration Pre-vocation 9181 Block release, 3 days per block, 8am - 4.30pm each day Contact the Head Teacher Greg Williams on (02) 6641 1685 for more information.
Statement of Attainment in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - MIG 17435 1 day (8 hours) per week for 3 years. Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - TIG 17436 1 day (8 hours) per week for 3 years. Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW) 17434 1 day (8 hours) per week for 3 years. Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Manufacturing and Engineering 9877 To be advised. Contact the Head Teacher Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 for more information.
Statement of Attainment in Welding to AS1796 Certification 1 - 9. Flexible delivery. Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3291 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Units from MEM30198 Cert III in Engineering - Production Systems - Welding and Lathe Work 4 days per week for 18 weeks Contact the Teacher Bob Hastings on 0418 161 289 or Grafton Campus (02) 6641 1600 to enrol.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND PERSONAL SERVICES FACULTY

HOSPITALITY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
THH31502 Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) 2674 For people who have completed THH22002 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Part-time, 1 day/night per week for 36 weeks 
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
THH22002 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) 2673 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
THH33002 Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations) 9543 Full-Time , 18 hours per week for 12 weeks, commencing 28 April 2008. To enrol please call the Campus on (02) 6641 1600
THH51202 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Catering Strand) 9545 Full-time, 25 hours per week for 1 year or part-time day. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
MTM30800 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) 9519 For apprentices. Part-time day. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
RETAIL
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
WRB20304 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetic Services 17350 Full-time Day - 24 hours per week x 18 weeks, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3.30pm.
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
WRR20102 Certificate II in Retail Operations 9938 Full-time Day - 21 hours per week x 18 weeks. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday , 9am to 3.30pm plus Work Placement.
or Part-time Day.
Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
TOURISM
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
THT31002 Certificate III in Tourism (Operations) 7016 Full-time - 20 hours per week, Monday & Wednesday 9am to 1pm, and Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 1.30pm. Ring (02) 6641 1600 to check for vacancies.
THT40202 Certificate IV in Tourism (Operations) 7025 Full-time - 20 hours per week for 36 weeks, Monday & Wednesdays 9am to 1pm, and Tuesday & Thursdays 9am to 1.30pm. Ring (02) 6641 1600 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.

Qualification~ 2008 full year fee ($)* 2008 half-year fee for courses of one semester or less or commencing in Semester 2.*
Statements and other short courses
$418
$209**
Certificate l & ll
$418
$209
Certificate lll
$654
$327
Certificate lV
$890
$445
Diploma
$1184
$592
Advanced Diploma
$1420
$710
Apprentices eligible for a Commonwealth rebate
$480
$240
Apprentices not eligible for a Commonwealth rebate (including those in Yr 3) and Trainees
$394
$197
Government Benefit recipients
$50
$50

* 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.

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