[dbaust] New Study Pathways for 2012 - Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 22:26:45 -0800 (PST)
New Study Pathways for 2012 - Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA
Sent: Thursday, 10 November, 2011 2:05 PM
From: "Ryan Honschooten" <Ryan.Honschooten@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hello
I am passing on this exciting News to you on behalf of the Industry Skills
centre at the Association for the Blind of WA, please forward the information
to any other person you feel would benefit further from this information.
Thank You
Ryan Honschooten
Training and Development Officer &
Family and Children's Activity Officer
Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA
PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979
61 Kitchener Ave Victoria Park WA 6100
Tel: 08 9311 8202
Fax: 08 9361 8696
http://www.guidedogswa.com.au
Email: ryan.honschooten@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA - Study options for 2012
Over the past few years many of our students have indicated they would like
more Certificate courses from which to choose a learning pathway. We have
listened and have put into place a series of alternative options.
New Qualifications
Two new qualifications will be introduced in 2012 (depending 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 will 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
The introduction of the new qualifications will provide additional options to
you and meet a variety of needs. 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:
o Certificate 1 in Information Technology
o Certificate 1 in Information, Digital Media and Technology
o 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 Outline
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 Now!
Please register your interest if you would like to enrol in any of the
Certificate courses. Class numbers are limited so don’t miss out on your
opportunity to train in your preferred course.
Country Areas
Please give us your feedback! 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.
Training Manuals
Our Training Resource Packages for the new versions of Windows and Microsoft
Office are available for purchase.
To view our range of resources, visit the Educational Resources section of our
online shop at www.guidedogshop.com.au
These resources are comprehensive training manuals that have been specifically
written for keyboard users. We have developed a range of packages that will
suit beginners or those with experience in previous Microsoft Office versions
who want to update their skills to 2007 or 2010.
Our resource packages are available in Microsoft Word format on CD or as a
direct download.
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.
Contact Us
If you want to register your interest in any of our courses or would like
further information, please contact our Customer Service Officer by email
isc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call (08) 6222 4906.
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