acfe courses
ACFE TUITION FEES for Government funded programs have been set in accordance with ministerial fees and directions. All ACFE courses are government subsided and are aimed towards developing workplace skills and creating employment opportunities. ECH ensures a high standard of pre-accredited training through qualified instructors and encourages students to pursue Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Current Competency (RCC). All ACFE funded courses cost $1.08 per hour plus any materials and amenity fees required. Health Care Card and Pensioner Card holders may be eligible for a concession rate. Please inquire at time of enrolling.
Computer Workshop - Beginners Day funded by ACFE
Course Code CWB
With Chris Weyman - Jones
This flexible learning course is designed for beginners. You will be taken through the basics of computer operation and help you familiarise yourself with Microsoft Windows as well as introducing you to basic operation of Microsoft Word.
Dates Monday’s Feb 6 - Apr 2, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 1 2.30pm - 3 pm, ECH Computer Room
Cost $65 including material & amenities fees.
Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies
Beginners Night - funded by ACFE
Course Code COMPbeg
With Julia Foster
This flexible learning course is designed for beginners. You will be taken through the basics of computer operation and help you familiarise yourself with Microsoft Windows as well as introducing you to basic operation of Microsoft Word.
Dates Monday’s Apr 23 - Jun 18, 8 weeks
Monday’s Jul 23 - Sep 10, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 7.00pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room
Cost $65 each term, including material & amenities fees.
Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies
Computer Workshop - Intermediate Day funded by ACFE
Course Code CWI
With Chris Weyman - Jones
This is a flexible learning course and is designed to work at your own pace to further advance your skills in Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and Access.
Dates Monday’s Feb 6 - Apr 2, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 9.30am -12pm, E CH Computer Room
Cost $65 including material & amenities fees.
Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies
Intermediate Night - funded by ACFE
Course Code COMPINT
With Julia Foster
This is a flexible learning course and is designed to work at your own pace to further advance your skills in Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and Access.
Dates Wednesday’s May 2 - June 20, 8 weeks
Wednesday’s July 25 - Sept 12, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 7.00pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room
Cost $80 each term, including material & amenities fees.
Cardinia Volunteer Subsidy applies
Practical Computer & Mobile Phone Skills - funded by ACFE
Course Code PracComp
With Simone Waddington
Targeted to those with special needs. Participants will learn how to access the Internet, understand web addresses, naviagtion and privacy issues, how to search for information and store favourites, how to send and organise emails, create an email address book, how to use Social Media including Facebook, mobile phone use and features.
Dates Wednesday’s Apr 18 - Jun 27, 10 weeks
Jul 18 - Sep 19, 10 weeks
Time and Venue 10am - 12pm, ECH Hall
Cost $65 each term including material & amenities fees.
Adobe In Design - funded by ACFE
Course Code AID
With Ash Jamieson
Train on the very latest CS5 version of InDesign! This is the commercial standard for desktop publishing in the workplace. Boost employment skills by adding InDesign to your CV. Great for High School VCE Students too. Learn how to design professional layouts for print & digital publishing. Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create documents, import and edit text, create work with styles, use graphics, work with tables and print documents. Perfect for desktop publishing of programs and business promotional brochures.
Dates Thursday’s May 10 - Jun 28, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 7pm - 9.30pm, ECH Computer Room
Cost $70 including material & amenities fees.
Developing your Writing Skills - funded by ACFE
Course Code DVWS
With Maria Millers
Do you wish to improve your writing skills? In this course, while exploring literature, you will be introduced to a range of creative writing techniques that will help you develop your own writing skills. This is a supportive atmosphere headed by a skilled tutor with some students having articles published and booklets printed.
Dates Friday’s Feb 10 - Mar 30, 8 weeks
Friday’s Apr 27 - Jun 15, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 12.30pm – 3pm, ECH Hall
Cost $50 each term, including material & amenities fees.
Adult Literacy for Adults with a disability - funded by ACFE
Course Code ALAD
With Dennis Alexander-Hale
Pace suitable for people with disabilities.
Dates Monday’s Jan 30 - Mar 26, 8 weeks
Monday’s Apr 16 - Jun 4, 8 weeks
Time and Venue 9.00am - 11.00am, plus 1/2 hour weekly homework, ECH Hall
Cost $32 each term including amenities
Adult Literacy – English & Maths - funded by ACFE
One on One Tutoring
Course Code ALAD
One on one tutoring is available to help improve your English and Maths skills. Assessment is required. All levels and needs are catered for. Call Emerald Community House to register on 5968 3881.
Cost $20 per hour
Permaculture Design (Day Course) - funded by ACFE
Course Code PDA
Facilitated by Peter Allen (Telopea Mountain Permaculture
This 147 hour Permaculture Design Course (PDC) will suit many levels of needs, including those wishing to design their own property or seeking employment, or wishing to continue onto other accredited courses. Consider doing this course if you simply wish to enhance the way you live on this earth in order to save resources and/or money. The course is subsidized by ACFE and will be conducted both Emerald Community House and at Telopea Mountain Permaculture (Monbulk). This is a real chance to learn and gain 2 certificates in this 16 week course (21 sessions). Numerous tutors will cover the concepts of a full Permaculture design including zones, sectors, the ethics and principles of Permaculture. At the conclusion of this course participants will complete and present a design to the class to complete this certificate.
Pathways: There are pathways to either the Certificate III, IV or Diploma of Permaculture, which is conducted through Eltham College Training Services (who are the only providers in Australia licensed to conduct these courses). For example, on successful completion of this course you could apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for approx. SIX Units out of the 11 units in the Diploma/Cert. IV courses. Further information can be obtained during the course.
Dates Tuesday’s Feb 28 - Jun 26, 16 weeks
(no classes during school break)
Time & Venue 9am - 3pm, first class only ECH Hall,
9am - 4.30pm, all other classes at Telopea Mountain Permaculture
Cost $495 (visit www.petethepermie.com for more info)
Permaculture Design (Night Class) - funded by ACFE
Course Code PMDB
Facilitated by Peter Allen (Telopea Mountain Permaculture)
This 90 hour course has been especially designed by Pete to provide an avenue for training for those who are unable to attend the daytime course from Term 1. It will run on 14 nights from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. In addition there will be 6 Sunday sessions running all day.
Dates Tuesday’s Aug 21 - Dec 11, 16 weeks
Time & Venue Telopea Mountain Permaculture, Monbulk
6:30pm - 10:00pm Tuesdays & 9:00am - 5:00pm Sundays
Six Sunday sessions with dates to be advised
Cost $495.00
Beyond PDC – Advanced Permaculture Skills - funded by ACFE
Course Code PDA 3
Facilitated by Peter Allen (Telopea Mountain Permaculture
Expressions of interest are being taken for Beyond PDC later in the year. The course will run for 7 days hours (6.5 hrs each day) for $299. See petethepermie.com for more details. Register at ECH on 5968 3881. Suited to students who have already completed a Permaculture Design Day or Night Course and wish to develop their skills to the next level. Topics will cover, animals, trees, agriculture, grafting, BD compost, worms, soils, no-dig, Swales building, design and property visits.
Everyday Literacy and Numeracy through Cooking - funded by ACFE
Course Code Alcook
Tutors Brenda Saunders, Simone Waddington
Targeted to those with special needs, participants will learn the fundamentals about food safety and handling including use and sanitising of equipment, preparation and storage of ingredients and food types including dairy, dry goods, fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood and poultry, hygiene procedures, identifying and prevention of high risks, and handling of waste items. They will incorporate this knowledge through practical cooking demonstrations and cooking their own recipes. Topics will cover menu planning using seasonal produce, healthy eating incorporating the 5 food groups, preparing a shopping list, managing money and purchase of goods at local shops. Participants will make-up their own recipe book of favourite dishes and learn how to prepare and cook them finishing with a group meal everyone has prepared to enjoy together.
Dates Monday’s May 7 - Dec 18, 28 weeks
Time and Venue 1pm - 3pm, 28 weeks, ECH Hall and Kitchen
Cost $100 including materials & amenities fees
Developing your Skills for the Workplace - funded by ACFE
Course Code SKWPL funded by ACFE
With Sharon Watts
Targeted to those with special needs, participants will learn how to make a variety of natural and environmental crafts that interest them such as soaps, recycled paper and cards, tie dying, beaded sun catchers, felt craft, basket weaving and how to present them for sale. Students are offered to run their own stall once every month at the Emerald Market to sell their creative works and gain confidence within a community environment.
Dates Tuesday’s Apr 17 - Jun 19, 10 weeks
Jul 17 - Sep 18, 10 weeks
Time and Venue 1pm - 3pm, ECH Hall
Cost $90 including materials & amenities fees
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