Title - Courses

Murwillumbah Campus

Main Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Phone: (02) 6672 0800
or 131601
Fax: (02) 6672 0805
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 Name   Attendance details Information and Application Process

ARTS AND MEDIA FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
CUV40103 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts 19114 Full-time day. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
90349NSW Diploma of Visual Arts 7481 Diploma level painting only.
Part-time, one day per week.
Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
CUV20103 Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft 19112 Details to be advised. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

BUSINESS FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
BSB20101 Certificate II in Business 9764 2 days per week Monday & Tuesday 9am to 3.30pm for 18 weeks. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration 9768 Full-time 3-4 days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 3.30pm for 18 weeks Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
CHC40902 Certificate IV in Community Services Work 18061 Part-time day. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
CHC50702 Diploma of Community Welfare Work 4459 Full-time. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
AUR20405 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology 6995 For trainees. Part-time day Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30305 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology 6996 Stage 1 apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year. Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (Exhaust Fitting) 5489 For trainees. Part-time day
Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 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, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Motor Cycle) 5614 Stage 1 apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year. (Stage 2 & 3 are offered by block release through Kempsey Campus). Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) 9003 Apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 3 years
OR
Pre-vocational program covering part of the trade course (for non-apprentices)
Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) 5772 Stage 1 apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year. Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Agricultural Mecahanical) 5790 Stage 1 apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year. Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) 5771 Stage 1 apprentices only. Part-time day, 8 hours (1 day) per week for 1 year. Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 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, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in Automotive (Pre-vocational) 18038 2 days per week, Thursdays and Fridays plus one day minimum work experience. Information session Friday 23 February 2007, 10am in Automotive block.
AUR20505 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing (Heavy Vehicle) 5770 For trainees. Part-time day
Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 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, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
AUR30505 Certificate III in Marine (Mechanical) 6999 Stage 1 only. For Apprentices. Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.

GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
21442VIC Diploma of Communication and Media 313 Full-time or part-time. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
91269NSW Certificate III in Education Support - Teachers Aide (Special) 8559 3 hour presentation plus 2 hours workshop (face to face) 9.00 am – 2.30pm on a Saturday + 25 hours self paced package + 5 hours per week practicum per module. This course will be offered as a commercial fee-for-service course.

Contact the Head Teacher, Len Parkes on 6672 0828 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Statement of Attainment in ESOL (Access) 6522 Details to be advised. Enrolments are held throughout the year. Contact the Head Teacher, Sharyn Lane on (02) 6672 0810 to discuss enrolling in this course.
91343NSW Certificate I in ESOL (Access) 6524 Details to be advised. Enrolments are held throughout the year. Contact the Head Teacher, Sharyn Lane on (02) 6672 0810 to discuss enrolling in this course.
91345NSW Certificate II in General and Vocational Education (CGVE) 6512 Full-time, part-time or flexible delivery, 8 - 20 hours per week. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
Statement of Attainment in General and Vocational Education Details to be advised. Contact Martha Turner on (02) 6672 0860 for more information.
TAFE Statement in Learner Support Details to be advised. Contact Jonathan Bader on (02) 6672 0862 for more information.
91346NSW Certificate I in Preparation for Work and Study 6516 Details to be advised. Enrolments are held throughout the year. Contact Cheryl Rosenberg on (02) 6672 0861 to discuss enrolling in this course.
91178NSW Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 6502 Full-time for one year or part-time for two years. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
TAFE NSW QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TAFE PLUS Statement 23951 6 x Saturdays, 9am - 1pm and 6 x Tuesdays, 5 - 8pm This course will be offered as a commercial fee-for-service course.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
Statement of Attainment in Information Technology 19040 Option 1: Create Your Own Website, 3 hours per week for 18 weeks, Friday, 12noon to 3pm;
Option 2: Flash Animation, 2.5 hours per week for 18 weeks, Mondays, 9am - 11.30am;
Option 3: Introduction to Computers, 3 hours per week for 18 weeks, Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm;
Option 4: Multimedia, 3 hours per week for 18 weeks, Wednesdays, 9am - 12noon;
Option 5: Microsoft Office Applications - Level 1 - Beginner, 3 hours per week for 18 weeks, Tuesdays, 6pm to 9pm;
Option 6: Microsoft Office Applications - Level 2 - Advanced, 3 hours per week, Thursdays 12noon to 3pm;
Option 7: Repair and Upgrade your Computer, 2.5 hours per week.
Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology 19000 Part-time, Tuesdays, 9am - 2.30pm. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology 19001 Part-time day, Monday and Wednesday 12noon to 4.30pm OR Online study (part-time or full-time). Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
RTD40102 Certificate IV in Conservation & Land Management (Natural Area Restoration & Management) 8987 Details to be advised. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND PERSONAL SERVICES FACULTY

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS:
TDT51002 Diploma of Logistics Management 9344 Flexible delivery Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
WRR20102 Certificate II in Retail Operations 9938 Details to be advised. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
WRR30202 Certificate III in Retail Operations 9940 Details to be advised. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
WRR40102 Certificate IV in Retail Management 9941 Details to be advised. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.
TDT20102 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage) 9341 Flexible delivery. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

Trainees should contact the Head Teacher, Kay Busse on 6623 0212 to discuss enrolling in this course.
TDT30102 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage) 9342 Flexible delivery. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

Trainees should contact the Head Teacher, Kay Busse on 6623 0212 to discuss enrolling in this course.
TDT40102 Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage) 9343 Flexible delivery. Contact the campus to see if there are vacancies in this course.

Trainees should contact the Head Teacher, Kay Busse on 6623 0212 to discuss enrolling in this course.
 


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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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