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May 2019
Commercial Kitchen Skills
Learn key skills to work in a commercial kitchen, with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. The program runs on Thursday over 16 weeks, where participants learn employability and hospitality skills. Participants will also undertake accredited training and receive a Safe Food Handling Certificate. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Computers Intermediate
If you have a basic understanding then progress your skills with topics including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the internet and cloud computing. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »MYOB Account Right Intermediate
Moving on from basic book keeping we learn about more complex customer invoicing, Business Activity Statements, accounting for GST, payroll and recording and keeping track of inventory. A skill in high demand. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Pottery Class – Thursday Night
Term 2 Classes 2019 Adults Classes: NINE week term due to Anzac Day ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) 2nd May – 27th June Beginners to advanced Wheelthrowing and handbuilding Set projects or self initiated $202.50 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Clay $16.00 per 10kg bag Glazing $19.80 per kilo when ready to take home IE – average coffee cup weighs 300…
Find out more »Mosaic Class – Thursday Morning – Make your own Mosaic Clock
Term Two Wednesday Night 7-9pm OR Thursday Morning 10-12noon 8th May/9th May till 29th/30th May This terms workshop is a mosaic analogue clock! Teach the kids to read analogue using your own clock! This project will combine a range of tesserae (mosaic tiles) including pottery shards, glass tiles, pebbles, and pretty much anything else you may like to include. Feel free to bring along anything special you want to include. The course will run over four weeks from the till…
Find out more »English as a Second Language
The lack of conversational English skills is the biggest thing that gets in the way of gaining work. Practice your skills with us to prepare you for work and connect better with your community. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Childrens Pottery Class – Saturday Morning
Term 2 Classes 2019 Children’s Classes: eight week term 4th May – 22nd June ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) Saturday 10-11.30am Set projects are explored using a range of handbuilding techniques. Projects hone both imagination and fine motor skills, and explore the 3Dimensional object within space taking into consideration proportion, design and personal creativity. $125.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Parents…
Find out more »Drop in Day – make your own acrylic pour painting
Family Drop in Day - suitable for all ages... bring the kids, bring your mum, bring your aunty or uncle - all welcome! Express yourself and create your own acrylic pour painting. All paints are pre-mixed so you can just have fun pouring the paint on the canvas and experimenting. You can choose between 15x15cm canvas - $15 - or a 25 x 20cm canvas ($25.00) Your fee includes studio access, all the materials needed, and guidance to create your…
Find out more »Write Club
Ballarat Writers hosts Write Club – a chance to get out of the house and devote an afternoon to your writing, with great coffee and industrious company. There is time for chatting between writing sessions, but the emphasis is on getting words down. Bring your favourite writing implements – check that the laptop is fully charged (there are limited powerpoints) and don't forget the spare pens/pencils!
Find out more »Cooking up Jobs
Learn about hospitality working in a real kitchen with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. Classes are held Monday and Tuesdays each week over 16 weeks. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Working in Hospitality
Fast paced, exciting and demanding! All words to describe working in Hospitality. Hear what employers are looking for and what you can do to make yourself more employable. See skills in action. Meet employers in person and visit a hospitality business. Classes run over four days - Monday and Tuesday 27th and 28th May & 3rd and 4th June, 2019
Find out more »Working in Hospitality
Fast paced, exciting and demanding! All words to describe working in Hospitality. Hear what employers are looking for and what you can do to make yourself more employable. See skills in action. Meet employers in person and visit a hospitality business. Classes run over four days - Monday and Tuesday 27th and 28th May & 3rd and 4th June, 2019 Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 or Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Cooking up Jobs
Learn about hospitality working in a real kitchen with this hands on program designed to provide participants with a range of employability and hospitality skills. Classes are held Monday and Tuesdays each week over 16 weeks. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Working in Hospitality
Fast paced, exciting and demanding! All words to describe working in Hospitality. Hear what employers are looking for and what you can do to make yourself more employable. See skills in action. Meet employers in person and visit a hospitality business. Classes run over four days - Monday and Tuesday 27th and 28th May & 3rd and 4th June, 2019
Find out more »Working in Hospitality
Fast paced, exciting and demanding! All words to describe working in Hospitality. Hear what employers are looking for and what you can do to make yourself more employable. See skills in action. Meet employers in person and visit a hospitality business. Classes run over four days - Monday and Tuesday 27th and 28th May & 3rd and 4th June, 2019 Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 or Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Guiding Friends
The Guiding Friends are interested in learning and sharing their knowledge of these heritage gardens. The guides pride themselves on their friendly and informative tours. Informal meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the George Longley Building. The meetings are more like workshops and a range of activities takes place – guest speakers, garden tours, excursions, preparing brochures and AV presentations to enhance visitors' experience of the gardens and opportunities to research topics…
Find out more »MYOB Account Right Beginners
Expand your employment choices and learn basic book keeping concepts with our MYOB Beginners program. Employers are looking for a wider range of skills for their businesses today and the more you have the more employable you are. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Linedance Classes for Absolute beginners
Easy to learn linedance for absolute beginners. If you have wanted to try linedancing here’s a way to start. Join us and make new friends. For ages from 30 to 90, men & women welcome. Coffee & tea provided also.
Find out more »Pottery Class – Tuesday Night
Term 2 Classes 2019 Adults Classes: TEN week term ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) 23rd April – 25th June Beginners to advanced Wheelthrowing and handbuilding Set projects or self initiated $225.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Clay $16.00 per 10kg bag Glazing $19.80 per kilo when ready to take home IE – average coffee cup weighs 300 gm so this would…
Find out more »Business Administration Skills
Administration supports all types of industries and allows you to work across all parts of the workforce. Develop your administration skills using Microsoft Applications and learn how to type business letters, emails, touch typing and book appointments. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
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