[dbaust] Association for the Blind of WA – Guide Dogs WA - Training Courses
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:45:31 -0800 (PST)
Association for the Blind of WA – Guide Dogs WA - Training
Courses
Register your interest in our
training courses or find out more by contacting our Customer Service Officer on
(08) 6222 4906 or <isc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
Term Dates for 2012
Student Induction: Tuesday 24 January
Term 1: Monday 30 January - Friday 6 April
Term 2: Monday 23 April - Friday 6 July
Term 3: Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4: Monday 15 October - Friday 20 December
New Qualifications
Over the past few years many
students have indicated they'd like more Certificate courses from which to
choose a learning pathway. Two new qualifications will be introduced in 2012
(dependent on student numbers):
Certificate 1 in Business is a 20 week
course and will only be offered in First Semester
Certificate 2 in Business is a 20 week
course and will be available in Second Semester
We'll still offer our other
qualifications:
Certificate 1 in Information, Digital Media
and Technology is a 20 week course and is the revised version of Certificate 1
in Information Technology. It will only be offered in Second Semester
Certificate 3 in Business is a full year
course (40 weeks) starting in First Semester.
Learning Pathways
Certificate 1 or 2
qualifications are designed to provide entry to an industry and a meaningful
pathway to further training while Certificate 3 qualifications can lead
directly to employment or higher education.
One of the following options
may be suitable for you:
Option One in 2012:
Semester 1 (20 weeks):
Certificate 1 in Business
Semester 2 (20 weeks):
Certificate 1 in Information, Digital Media and Technology OR Certificate 2 in
Business
Option Two in 2012:
Semester 1: No course
Semester 2 (20 weeks):
Certificate 1 in Information, Digital Media and Technology OR Certificate 2 in
Business (depending on your existing skills and knowledge and preferred
learning pathway)
Option Three in 2012:
Semesters 1 and 2 (40 weeks):
Certificate 3 in Business
To meet the entry
requirements for this course you need to:
Have successfully completed one of the
following using JAWS or ZoomText and keyboard shortcuts:
Certificate 1 in Information
Technology
Certificate 1 in Information,
Digital Media and Technology
Certificate 2 in Business
OR
Be an experienced user of either JAWS or
ZoomText
Be a proficient user of keyboard shortcuts
Be able to demonstrate current intermediate
to advanced skills in Microsoft Word
Course Outlines
Certificate 1 in Business
Certificate 1 in Business has
6 units and is designed for those who want to develop basic computer skills as
well as an introduction to the skills required in business. The course includes
keyboarding, basic word processing, email and internet, communication skills
and OHS. It takes six months to complete attending classes two days per week.
Certificate 1 in Information, Digital Media and
Technology
This certificate, formerly
Certificate 1 in Information Technology, has 6 units and provides a strong base
for anyone seeking to improve their computing skills to a proficient level. The
Certificate includes keyboarding, basic to intermediate word processing, email,
internet and digital media. It takes six months to complete attending classes
two days per week.
Certificate 2 in Business
Certificate 2 in Business has
12 units and will suit those people who want to continue their learning after
completing either of the Certificate 1 qualifications but who do not feel ready
to move on to Certificate 3 in Business. The Certificate includes intermediate
word processing, spreadsheets (Excel), electronic presentations (PowerPoint),
job search skills and general office skills. It takes six months to complete
attending classes two to three days per week.
Certificate 3 in Business
Certificate 3 in Business has
12 units and provides advanced skills in Microsoft applications and is
extremely useful if you are considering further study, seeking work or are
currently employed and wish to develop or update your skills. The Certificate
includes advanced word processing, advanced spreadsheets (Excel), database
(Access), Outlook email and scheduling as well as general office skills. The
Certificate takes one year to complete attending class two days per week.
Software Versions
All Certificate courses
utilise the following software versions:
Windows 7
Microsoft Office 2010
JAWS 12
ZoomText 9.1
Register your Interest
If you'd like to enrol in any
of our Certificate courses please register your interest. Class numbers are
limited so don't miss out on your opportunity to train in your preferred
course.
Country Areas
If you live outside of the
Perth metro area and would like to complete one of our Certificate courses we
would like to hear from you. Register your interest now.
Training Opportunity in Rockingham Area
We are currently exploring
the possibility of delivering a Certificate 1 qualification in Rockingham in
2012.
This will depend on numbers so if you live in Rockingham or in any of the
surrounding areas and want to be one of our first students, please register
your interest now.
Braille for the Sighted
This is an ideal course for
those who live, care or work with Braille users or those who would like to
transcribe Braille.
There is a choice of two
class times:
Monday evenings: 5pm to 7.30pm
Wednesdays mornings: 10am to 12.30pm
Classes run during term time
and are self paced. The course usually takes 20 weeks to complete.
Braille
Please let us know if you
would like to begin learning Braille, improve your Braille skills or join our
reading group.
Cisco Academy
Cisco qualifications are
recognised throughout the world and can lead to employment in the information
technology industry. They can be obtained using a mixture of online and
practical resources provided by the Cisco Academy. All resources are accessible
to people with vision impairment.
Students may choose to study
in a classroom environment supported by a qualified Cisco instructor or study
externally. Students choosing the external study option will need appropriate
technology to access the course materials.
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