Media Releases
Could you be a trainer? - 25-May-2012
* Do you hold formal qualifications in your areas of expertise? * Would you like to share your industry experience? * Do you have training qualifications and / or expe..
Lift Staff Retention and Profit - 16-May-2012
During the recent, or some would argue continuing economic downturn, the GFC, businesses jettison non essential services. Unfortunately training and education is seen as one o..
Express YOUR Interests! - 08-May-2012
At Western College we are always encouraging our students to tell us what THEY seek in training. We value your feedback and input, both constructive and positive! If there..
FREE Hospitality Course - 08-Mar-2012
Get a Statement of Attainment in the Certificate III in Hospitality for 8 core units which includes the Senior First Aid and the RSA. Course Details are: Training Da..
Do you want a career in Home and Community Care? - 23-Feb-2012
Home and Community Care is an Australian Apprenticeship Access Program designed specifically to provide knowledge and practical skills you will need to get a job in commun..
Art Competition Now Open! - 10-Feb-2012
Western College is calling on aspiring artists from across the region to put paint to canvas (or pen or pastel to paper!) with the launch today of its second annual art pr..
New Year New Career! - 13-Jan-2012
Your college has some fantastic training opportunities to get you motivated for the New Year! Our first course guide for the year Competitive Careers Starts Here (/_l..
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us! - 22-Dec-2011
From all of the wonderful staff at Western College, we wish you a very happy, safe Christmas and New year. Your college will be closing on the 23 December and reopening on..
Men's Shed helps shine a beacon for indigenous learners - 08-Dec-2011
The Beacon program targets practical and relevant training options for indigenous people throughout the western region, with three organisations collaborating to ensure th..
Western College scoops national pool with major award - 28-Nov-2011
Dubbo’s Western College has again taken out a major award for one of its innovative training programs, this time scooping the pool against the best in Australia. ..
Dubbo’s ‘Hidden Treasure’ - 16-Oct-2011
Western College’s Kate Davis named on state honour roll The state of NSW has acknowledged what Western College has known for more than a decade – that trai..
Chance for Ridge locals to boost child care skills - 12-Jul-2011
Lightning Ridge is in line for a boost to its skilled labour force with an innovative training program kicking off next week. Western College, in partnership with OEC..
New skills a ‘win win’ for Moree - 12-Jul-2011
Western College is urging Moree’s business community to grasp the opportunity to build their skills base with a number of locals set to complete an innovative progra..
Western College: Small Provider, Huge Potential - 05-Jul-2011
It’s often said that you can’t fit a square peg into a round hole. But at Western College, that’s a challenge we thrive on. When it comes to educ..
Indigenous Aussies urged: Be all you can! - 30-Jun-2011
Western College has teamed up with local employment organisations OEC and AES (Aboriginal Employment Strategy) to offer practical training and employment opportunities to ..
The training times, they are a-changin’ - 29-Jun-2011
How practical skills help keep an economy healthy “As the world and technology changes, so too does the face of the national workforce and the types of skills neede..
Size matters as ‘Small’ provider thinks big - 01-Jun-2011
Western College announced as training award finalist Size matters at Dubbo’s Western College, which has again been awarded a finalist berth in this year’s NSW ..
Upcoming courses
Course Changes26-May-2012
Tips and Tricks in Microsoft Excel - 26 May
Current Capacity: 100% - Full
Available Places: 0
So you know how to use Microsoft Excel but want to get confident using those trickier functions? Save yourself time and frustration by enrolling in our one-day workshop where our trainer will cover the essentials and who knows what you might learn?
The following course is designed for competent computer users already familiar with Microsoft Excel.
You will learn tips and tricks using:
• Charts
• Formatting
• Formulae
• Functions
Saturday 26th May (1 Session)
9.30am –3.00pm $110.00 (Catering Included)
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28-May-2012
OHS Construction / Induction (White Card) - 28 May
Current Capacity: 10% - Available
Available Places: 9
In conjunction with WorkCover
This course covers the requirements of the construction industry regulations. Participants can receive 24 CPD points on successful completion of the course. This is also essential training for anyone seeking employment on construction sites as it assists employees to understand legislation and work with employers to meet the obligations of fostering a safer workplace.
Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for 1 unit from CPC10108 Certificate I in Construction, CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.
Monday 28 May (1 session)
9:00am – 4:00pm, $145 (includes catering)
Need to bring:
Students please bring identification totalling 100 points
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29-May-2012
Senior First Aid - in conjunction with Australian Red Cross - 29 and 30 May
Current Capacity: 0% - Available
Available Places: N/A
This course teaches the fundamental principles, knowledge and skills to enable the first aider to provide emergency care for injuries and illnesses in the home or the workplace.
Successful completion will result in the issue of a Statement of Attainment for the nationally endorsed unit of competency HLTFA301B Apply First Aid from the HLT Health Training Package.
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 May (2 sessions)
8:30am - 5:00pm $170.00
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