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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE 2Introperm

These fully catered weekend courses are an introduction to the theory of Permaculture design. They

concentrate on understanding the 12 principles as a check-list tool toward making decisions in areas of sustainable living and land use. The venue is the result of 12 years development in small-acreage settlement of house and gardens, so that these principles are able to be shown to students as practical working examples.

Tutor: John Champagne and Guest. Venue: Brogo Permaculture Gardens 397 Hawkshead Rd, Brogo Dates: May 17th and 18th and

November 1st and 2nd Fee: $175 includes all day meals Accom: free self contained camping on site if needed

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE  2Permdes

These residential, catered 12 day Design Courses are a life changing experience for those ready for deep change. They will provide the skills required to design solutions in all areas of sustainable living and land use in the warm to cool temperate regions of Southern Australia. Delivered by a team of experienced practitioners offering a variety of teaching styles, site visits to 6 properties as well as hands-on practical exercises. This course is also a prerequisite for anyone acquiring assessment qualifications toward Accredited Permaculture Training from Certificate 1 through to Diploma. Further details at - www.permaculturedesign.com.au

Tutors: John Champagne, Hugh Gravestein, Phil Gall, Vries Gravestein Venue: The Land Education Trust, Nutleys Creek Rd, Bermagui

Dates: October 6th to 17th Fee: $950 includes all day meals Accom: $250 bunks or $200 camping on site.

LAWNS TO LUNCHES

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Tired of trying to keep the lawn green and using precious water? This one day workshop will show you how

to build no-dig gardens and turn your lawn into a productive food garden.

Tutor: Kathleen McCann Fee: $90 Date and Location: negotiable -

1 x 6hr day

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DESIGN

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A to Z on designing a sustainable house – covers site selection, design concept and development, working with engineers and builders, house location and orientation, insulation, shading, micro-climates, building materials, heating and cooling options, impact buildings have on people and environments. Great professional development course for builders or the keen owner builder.

Tutor: Jo Lewis  Fee: $180

Location: Bega

Date: Saturdays x 4, 10am to 2pm

‘BASIX’ FOR OWNER BUILDERS

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Introduction to the Building Sustainability Index or BASIX, a web-based planning tool designed to assess residential buildings against sustainability indices.

Tutor: Phil Gall  Fee: $80

Location:Bega and Merimbula

Date:1 weekend day

Date negotiated with group

9am to 4pm 

BYO Lunch

SWEETEN THE PADDOCK 2SwPad

Apply simple techniques to transform the microbial structure of the soil so that grasses such as African Lovegrass sweeten up for cattle to eat.

Tutor: Bruce Davison Fee: $90 Date and Location: negotiable

ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONING FOR BACKYARDS

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This course covers a number of techniques to improve soil fertility for food production. Organic composting, producing your own worm cast and making composting teas.

Tutor: Paul Davies  Fee: $90

Date: 1 weekend day. Date negotiated  

The following series of one day workshops are offered by FSCCC in partnership with Clean Energy for Eternity to provide up-to-date information on how to save energy, increase productivity and employability skills – great professional development options for tradesmen, teachers, business people and small farm managers, as well as concerned home-owners.

Reduce Running Costs:  Commercial and domestic energy reduction

Become an Energy Auditor

Everything Old is New Again:  Reduce costs through recycling

Drive Better, Drive Cleaner: Fuel consumption and cost reduction

Each 6 hour workshop costs $80. 

Call now to register your interest:

6492 0052 – start dates to be determined.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & NEW MEDIA  

IT TRAINING is available on PC or Macintosh. Materials are included.

INTRODUCTION TO PC 2Introcom   6 x 2hr classes: $135 

INTERMEDIATE PC  2Contcom

6 x 2hr classes: $135

QUICKBOOKS  1 QB

6 x 2hr classes: $200

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY1Digphot

4 x 2hr classes: $120

3D COMPUTER ANIMATION 2Companim

Explore the exciting world of 3D characters and computer animation K Poser/Daz and 3D Studio Max to develop high quality 3D animation. Perfect for aspiring and professional animators in fields of design, multi-media and games development.

Tutor: Mark Sanders Fee: $135 Location: Bega, 6 x 2 hour sessions Date: negotiable

COMPUTER TRAINING – ONE ON ONE

One-on-one training is tailored to meet your particular needs, focusing only on those aspects you wish to learn, rather than a whole course, at your own pace, either at the college or in your workplace. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet and email are available.

Tutor: Trish Faulkner Fee: $45/hour Date and time to be individually negotiated with tutor

BUSINESS & GOVERNANCE

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2SBusMmentBe

This popular course is designed for learners who are working in, or planning to start a small business. Topics include business plans, annual reports, tax returns, BAS returns, invoices & cash books.

Tutor: Colin Weedon  Fee:  $200

Location: Bega, 6 x 3 hour sessions

MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS: MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS 2MarkSBus

Looking for ways to increase your market. This course focuses on the practical implementation of marketing and advertising solutions for small business owners.

Tutor: Nigel Ayling  5 x 3hours  Fee: $190 Location: Bega, Merimbula

Date: negotiable 

Mondays or Wednesdays 6.00—9.00

E- COMMERCE 2Ecom

Gain a thorough understanding of E-Commerce and learn how to use it in your business. Learn how to create a web presence.

Start Date: To be negotiated with group Tuesdays 6pm–9pm

HEALTH, RECREATION & LIFESTYLE

MONTHLY WALKING THROUGH THE ZODIAC 2Zod

Meet monthly to explore current astrological influences and what these may mean for you. These classes get away from the traditional intellectual approach and offer an immediate experience of the planetary influences at work. New students welcome any month, especially if it is the month of your birthday.

Tutor: Janet Menefy

Fee: $15 per meeting

Location: Bega, each session 6pm - 8pm

Dates: 30 April, 28 May, 25 June

(last Wednesday of every month)

SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY 2 SupFam

Do you believe that family is important? Then why not volunteer to support a family with young children in your local area through the volunteer Home visiting Service. Training provided - funded under the NSW Governments Families NSW initiative.

Tutor: Jessica Millar, Campbell Page: 6496 4681 Date: negotiable - 5 x 5 hr sessions, lunch provided Location: Bega; Merimbula; Eden  No Fee

COLOURS OF THE SELF: USING ART TO EYPRESS, DISCOZER AND HEAL YOURSELF 1Cosart

This 3 hour course with a qualified psychologist experienced in the theory and practice of therapeutic art, enables participants to learn about expressive and healing value of the creative process. Artistic experience and talent are definitely not required!

Tutor: Bronwen Owen  1x 3 hr session Fee: $50 includes materials

Location: Bega Bowling Club

Date: negotiable - Monday or Friday

FOOD & WINE

Please note: the following two courses may be undertaken as single units, or as Parts 3 & 4 of Introduction to Artisan Winemaking, a four part course for people interested in entering the boutique winemaking industry. For more information: 6492 0052.

PART 3 – INTRODUCTION TO ARTISAN WINEMAKING,

INTRODUCTION TO WINE APPRECIATION

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Don’t know a chardie from a champers? Wondered what makes a good red? What do wine judges look for when awarding medals?  Then sign up for this great introduction to wine appreciation – perfect for prospective growers, boutique winemakers and all lovers of wine.

Tutor: Clint Bradley and Sue O’Rourke

Fee: $220    6 sessions

Location & Date: To be negotiated

INTRODUCTION TO ARTISAN WINEMAKING

Part 4: VINEYARDS OF THE FAR SOUTH COAST: an educational tour

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Visit five of the Far South Coast’s wonderful vineyards accompanied by the tutors. Learn more about local wine production and its relationship to our South Coast climate and terroir before setting up your own vineyard. Includes lunch at a winery and cellar door sales.

Minimum of 12 people required.

Hosts: Clint Bradley and Sue O’Rourke

Fee: $150  Date: Saturday, 9am to 4pm – date negotiated

SAFE FOOD HANDLING and WORKPLACE HYGIENE

Looking for a job in the Hospitality Industry?  Member of the school canteen, or the local fire brigade? Running sausage sizzles for the local footy club? These days you must complete basic training in safe food handling whether you are a professional or a volunteer, so enrol now.

Hosts: Sapphire Food Safety Solutions

Fee: $75.00 for full day

Dates and places: Negotiated with participants – across the Far South Coast Region.  Call 6494 1933

ARTS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Need to get a Portfolio together for further studies in the Arts?  Join a class this term in drawing, painting, design or silversmithing.

NEW! WRITING FOR CHILDREN

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What draws a child into the magical worlds of storytelling? This course covers writing skills, genres, fiction and non-fiction, writing for different age groups and publishing. June Keir is a published and gifted writer for children, teacher, editor and passionate communicator.

Tutor: June Keir Fee: $200 6 x 3 hours Location: Bega Date and Time: negotiable

PAINTING WITH OILS

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Explore painting using the fascinating medium of oils.  Learn how to mix oil paints, understand colour, and achieve light, space & atmosphere in your works. Experienced painters and newcomers to oils will be expertly guided – a great springboard for further study. 

Tutor: Graeme Martin  Fee: $200

Location: Bega Bowling Club, 6 x 3 hour sessions

Date: Negotiated with group

DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS

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If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at drawing but find that blank piece of paper a bit daunting, this is the perfect course for you. In a relaxed atmosphere, learn about perspective, proportion, shading and copying. This course is a good start for those considering further study of art.

Tutor: Peter Otton  Fee: $200

Location: Bega High School, 6pm – 9pm

Date: Negotiated with group

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN 2IntroDes

Understanding design principles can save you lots of wasted materials and effort. This course systematically explores elements of design such as line, proportion, colour, texture, light, pattern and balance. Suitable for artists, quilters, garden designers or people who like making things.

Tutor: Kylie Ramsay 6 x 3 hours

Fee: $220 including all materials

Day, evening or weekend classes

Start date: to be negotiated

INTRODUCTION TO SILVERSMITHING 2Silv

This Course will cover hand tools, techniques and materials for fabricating your designs in silver. A great first step toward further study of contemporary craft and jewellery design.

Tutor: Sharon Cornthwaite Fee: $200 + $30 materials Location: Bega and/or Merimbula - 6 x 3hr sessions

Date: negotiable

CONTINUING SILVERSMITHING 2ContSil

Build on basic skills, and learn how develop designs, finish work professionally and extend your understanding of contemporary craft and jewellery design.

Tutor: Sharon Cornthwaite 6x3hr classes TUE 10-1 $200 + $10 materials fee Start date : to be negotiated with students

LATIN AMERICAN DANCE

2LatAmDPam (Pambula)

So you wish you could dance! Stop wishing and start swishing! Hit the dance-floor and try Mambo, Cha-cha, Rhumba, Tango, Jive & Samba.

Tutor: Trish Howard

Fee: $10 per session

Location: Pambula Town Hall

Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9pm

Start dates: TBA

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES WITH ‘FLING’

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

phone 0429 909 433 or 6494 4376

LANGUAGES & INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH GRAMMAR - SHORT COURSE 2Enggram

Have you forgotten which is the noun, verb, object or past participle? This short course is a great basic grammar brush up, and is highly recommended if you are learning a new language.

Tutor: John Fuary 2 x 2 hours Fee: $55 Location: Bega Date: negotiable

INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE 2 Lang

The College offers several introductory language courses including Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, German and Arabic. Each course equips students with the basics of the language and covers common topics of conversation and basic vocabulary. Intermediate classes are offered for those who would like to continue with study.

German with Gunther Meessmann

Spanish with Ana Arcos

Italian with Malcolm Privett

Hebrew with Corrinne Markov

Arabic with John Fuary

8 x 2 hour sessions Fee: $ 200

Location: Bega  Dates: negotiable

ACCREDITED DISTANCE EDUCATION

OWNER BUILDER'S COMPLIANCE COURSE

CERTIFICATE lll IN BUSINESS ( ADMINISTRATION)

CERTIFICATE lll IN BUSINESS (MEDICAL)

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY PRACTICE