Title - Courses

Great Lakes Campus

The Northern Parkway
Tuncurry NSW 2428
Phone: (02) 6555 0600
or 131601
Fax: (02) 6557 5299
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 TAFE NSW Course No Attendance details Information and Application Process

ARTS AND MEDIA FACULTY

ARTS COURSES

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
CUV30203 Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts 19103 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90961NSW Certificate III in Fine Arts 7853 Full-time Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90340NSW Diploma of Fine Arts 7531 Full-time Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90339NSW Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts 7532 Flexible delivery. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
CUV40103 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts 19114 Full-time Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.

FASHION

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
LMT21706 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology 19505 Offered via online and distance learning from Kempsey Campus. Will include 2 or 3 on-campus workshops held at Kempsey or Port Macquarie. Call 131 601 or (02) 6586 2249 to register your interest.

BUSINESS FACULTY

ADMINISTRATION

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration 9768 Full-time, Mondays - Thursdays, 9am - 4pm
or
Part-time Tuesdays - 9am to 12pm also Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 3:30pm for students who have completed BSB20101 Certificate II in Business
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration 9770 Part-time day/flexible with compulsory attendance at one class per week or  Part-time evening/flexible Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BSB50201 Diploma of Business Administration 9709 Online study. You need to have completed BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration to apply for this course. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business 9764 Part-time, 2 days per week for 18 weeks. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Business Skills 8898 Bookkeeping and MYOB - Tuesdays, 9am - 12noon and Thursdays, 9am - 4.30pm
or
Medical Terminology
One evening per week. or                   Computing                                      Flexible/Wednesdays 9am - 4pm
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Business Skills 8898 Offered at Bulahdelah:
Introductory Computing- Tuesdays 6pm to 9pm
or
Advanced Computing
Thursdays 6pm to 9pm
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90936NSW Certificate II in Computer Applications for the Office 9799 Part-time, 2 days per week for 18 weeks.

Also being offered at Bulahdelah two days per week.
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Introductory Reception Skills 8428 Fridays 9am to 3pm Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Microsoft Office 9682 Part-time, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6pm -9pm Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.

ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND REAL ESTATE

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
Statement of Attainment in Accounting Pathway 9687 Part-time day, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am - 3.30pm for 18 weeks
or
Part-time night, 6 - 9pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 1 year
or
flexible delivery.
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
FNS30304 Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) 19191 Part-time day, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am - 3.30pm for 18 weeks
or
flexible delivery .
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) 19192 Full-time, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am - 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 12noon for 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BSB41101 Certificate IV in Business Management 9762 Flexible delivery Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BSB50401 Diploma of Business Management 9789 Flexible delivery Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
91086NSW Course in Property Practice (Real Estate) 17319 Flexible delivery with workshops. All enquiries call Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182
Statement of Attainment in Property Practice (Real Estate Agent's Licence) 17335 Flexible delivery with workshops. All enquiries call Kieran Smyth on 1300 666 182
Statement of Attainment in Small Business Management 9694 Part-time or flexible delivery, Wednesday evenings, 6 - 9pm. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
TAFE NSW QUALIFICATIONS:
Real Estate - Continuing Professional Development for the Real Estate Industry - Flexible delivery with workshops. 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 Full-time Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm for 18 weeks. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.

CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
Statement of Attainment in General Construction (Trade Entry) 8470 1 day per week for 18 weeks Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
BCG30203 Certificate III in Carpentry 4429 For Apprentices only. Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
91166NSW Certificate III in Construction Carpentry 4428 Part-time Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90944NSW  Certificate IV in Building Studies,Residential 1261 Continuing Commercial course for re-enrolling students. Part-time, 2 evenings per week. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Skills Express Consultation for Building Trades - TAFEPLUS Statement 26927 Assessment only Call 131 601 for more details and to register.

GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training 9070 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
21200VIC Certificate II in Auslan 3033 Flexible delivery. Continuing course. Places may be available in some units. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in ESOL (Access) 6522 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
90490NSW Certificate I in ESOL (Access) 6524 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
91345NSW Certificate II in General and Vocational Education 6512 Monday to Thursday for 1 year times to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in General and Vocational Education Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
TAFE Statement in Learner Support Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Preparation for Work and Study - Stage 1 6514 Details to be advised. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology 19000 Part-time, 3 hours per week, Monday afternoon, for 36 weeks. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology 19001 Full-time, 2.5 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
or
flexible delivery (3-6 hours per week) over 36 weeks.
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Information Technology 19040 3 hours per week, Monday afternoon for 18 Weeks.
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA30105 Certificate III in Information Technology (Support) 19004 Full-time, 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) for 18 weeks
or
or flexible day over 36 weeks.
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA40205 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Support) 19005 Full-time, 2 days per week flexible delivery (days to be advised) with some online (9-12 hours per week). Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA40205 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Support) (Database Administration) 19006 Full-time, 2 days per week flexible delivery (days to be advised) with some online (9-12 hours per week). Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA50305 Diploma of Information Technology (System's Administration) 19015 Part-time, 1.5 days per week (Thursday and Friday), flexible delivery with some online (9-12 hours). Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
ICA50601 Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) 19019 Part-time, 1.5 days per week (Thursday and Friday), flexible delivery with some online (9-12 hours). Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
IVA40305 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) (Administration) 19008 2.5 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays) plus flexible delivery (3-6 hours) or online. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Web Design Skills 19046 Part-time, 9 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday on campus) plus flexible or online. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Networking Skills 19048 Part-time 6 hours per week flexible day over 18 weeks Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
Statement of Attainment in Computer Support Skills 19047 Part-time 6 hours per week flexible day over 18 weeks Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND PERSONAL SERVICES FACULTY

HOSPITALITY
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
THH33002 Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations) 9543 Full time Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm for 18 weeks Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
RETAIL
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
WRB20304 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetic Services 17350 Full-time, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am - 1.30pm for 18 weeks. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
WRR30102 Certificate III in Retail Supervision 9939 Part-time/flexible, one day per week
or
flexible delivery .
Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
SIR20207 Certificate II in Retail 17484 Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 1.30pm, plus flexible delivery. Ring (02) 6555 0600 to check for vacancies.
WRR20102 Certificate II in Retail Operations 9938 Part-time, Tuesdays, 9am -1.30pm for 18 weeks
or
flexible delivery .
Ring (02) 6555 0600 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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