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9th May 2007
Hello and welcome to autumn 2007!
Gone are the days when work place experience was enough to move you forward in your career. These days you need to be able to back up your skills with recognised qualifications to enable you succeed in a competitive work place.
The Federal Government has acknowledged this by providing FREE training through the Work Skills Voucher Programme. Only a limited number of vouchers are available, so don't miss out on your opportunity to get the recognition you deserve.
Remember your future starts here!
For details call: 1800 007 400.
or e-Mail training@etcltd.com.au
Leonie Grant
ETC Training College Manager
In this Issue:
Australian Work Skills Programme - providing FREE training for career success
Are you a budding writer? ...then don't miss this new course from Screenlinks (delivered by Simon Portus)
Quote of the month
What's on in May
ETC... your future really does start here!
Australian Work Skills Programme - providing FREE training for career success!
ETC is delighted to be part of the Australian Work Skills Voucher Programme - an Australian Government initiative.
As a participant in this programme ETC is able to offer eligible participants the opportunity to undertake Nationally Accredited training in:
Business
Information Technology (IT)
Retail
Hospitality Operations
And Sawmilling
ETC is proud of its reputation on the Mid North Coast for delivering quality training services. The Works Skills Voucher Programme is one of the many programs we have participated in to assist individuals with their initial career pathway and beyond.
Are you eligible?
If you answer YES to ALL of the following questions - call us today to kick-start you career. PHONE: 02 6648 5400
Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
Are you over 25 years of age?
Have NOT completed HSC/VCE/Year 12?
Have not completed a Certificate Level II or Higher Level Qualification?
The ETC Training Solutions offers quality training using a variety of innovative delivery modes. The Australian Workers Skills vouchers Programme can be completed:
In the comfort of your own home
In a monthly tutorial based environment
In the work place
In a regular classroom environment
Or other combinations
Your Australian Worker Skills Voucher will cover:
An orientation session
All course fees
All resources required for the course
For more information call 02 6648 5400 or email info@etcltd.com.au
New course: Introduction to Screenwriting - Short Films
ScreenLinks non-accredited short course screenwriting series is designed to bring out the best in budding writers across all genres.
Introduction to Screenwriting - Short Films is designed to give the new writer a chance to explore this writing genre over two days. Only 12 places are available per course. The course is taught by industry professional Simon Portus.
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Day one
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Day two
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- Introduction/ meet and greet
- Script layout
- Structure
- Writing a synopsis/ treatment
- Finding your controlling idea/ themes
- Writing is re-writing
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- What makes a good film? (watch a film)
- Audience expectations
- Conflict - internal/ situational/ Interpersonal
- Characters - main characters and supporting characters
- Plot
- Dialogue
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HOW TO APPLY
Email your request for an enrolment form to:
e-Mail: info@etcltd.com.au
phone: 6648 5400 or pick up a form at ETC Coffs Harbour or Bellingen
VENUE: ETC - Bellingen
1 Church Street, Bellingen
DATE: Sat - Sun 12 & 13 May 07
TIME: 10 am to 4 pm
COST: 2 day course - $135
About the Presenter
Simon Portus completed his degree in film and theatre at the University of NSW in 2000. Since then he has been making short films and writing feature screenplays. In 2005 Simon was funded through the NSW Film and Television Offices Young Filmmaker's Fund to make his short film Adrift. The film premiered at The Sydney Film Festival Dendy Awards and has since been shown at various prominent festivals in both Australia and overseas. The film was also sold to ABC television.
Quote of the Month
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle
What's on in May
Microsoft Training Courses
MS Outlook 2003 - Level 2
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16th May, 2007
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Cost
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$280
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MS Excel 2003 - Level 2
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Date
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21st May, 2007
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Cost
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$280
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MS Access 2003 - Level 1
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Date
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28th May, 2007 (2 days)
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Cost
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$560
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Non-Accredited Courses
Working in confined spaces
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Date
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21st May, 2007 (2 days)
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Cost
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$475
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Stress Release & Relaxation
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Date
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24th May, 2007 (7 Thursday evenings)
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Cost
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$160
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OHS Induction (Greencard)
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Date
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25th May, 2007
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Cost
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$120
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Forklift
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Date
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29th May, 2007 (2 days)
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Cost
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$455
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Looking ahead:
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Bar Skills
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4th June, 2007
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OHS Induction (Greencard)
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8th June, 2007
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MS Word 2003 - Level 1
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12th June, 2007
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MS Frontpage 2003 - Level 1 (web-design)
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16th June, 2007
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Follow workplace hygiene procedures (THHGHS01B)
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18th June, 2007
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Senior First Aid
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18th June, 2007
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MYOB Accounting Level 1 (2 days)
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19th June, 2007
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Prepare and serve espresso coffee (THHBFB12B)
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20th June, 2007
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MYOB Accounting Payroll
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21st June, 2007
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OHS Induction (Greencard)
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22nd June, 2007
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Traffic controller & works activity (Bluecard)
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22nd June, 2007
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Responsible service of alchohol (THHBFB09B)
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25th June, 2007
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MS Access 2003 Level 2 (2 days)
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26th June, 2007
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Forklift
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26th June, 2007
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Responsible conduct of gambling (THHADG03B)
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26th June, 2007
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Restaurant Service Skills
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27th June, 2007
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MS Project 2003 - Level 1
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28th June, 2007
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MS Project 2003 - Level 2
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29th June, 2007
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MS Frontpage 2003 - Level 2 (web-design)
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30th June, 2007
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