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Issue Date: October 2009


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Did you know CQ TAFE short courses are a great way to get a taste for a study area, learning new skills or pursuing an interest?

Central Queensland Institute of TAFE short courses allow you to obtain new skills fast and selected courses can offer a pathway to a qualification.

We offer a range of accredited and non-accredited short courses.   Choose from:

Business Services - Hospitality - Community Services - Engineering - Utilities - General Education and Training - Information Technology



Phone 1300 CQ TAFE (1300 27 8233)


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Business Services                                                                                      [Back]

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Computers for Beginners

(Emerald)

 

Computers for Beginners

(Mackay)

 

 

This short course is designed to give novice computer users the skills required to more confidently operate a personal or business computer. You will learn how to start up a computer terminal, correctly navigate desktop environment and use a range of basic functions.

Emerald          (On-campus)

 

6 October      2009

19 October    2009

Mackay          (On-campus)

 

7 October      2009

 

Email

 

Learn how to communicate electronically with Email. This short course covers sending, receiving and managing emails, instant messaging and chatrooms.

 

Emerald         (On-campus)

 

7 October      2009

 

Excel 2007 Simple Spreadsheets

 

This short course covers creating and using simple spreadsheets and charts with Microsoft Excel 2007.

 

Emerald        (On-campus)

6 October   2009

14 October 2009

 

Windows Vista

 

A great way to learn what Windows Vista has to offer. This short course is designed to introduce people to the latest version of Microsoft Windows/Windows Vista. This hands-on course is very practical in nature and will cover such things as effective use of computer software to organise information and data.

Emerald           (On-campus)

 

12 October 2009

 


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Hospitality                                                                                                     [Back]

Course

 

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Description

Campus and Study Mode

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Bar Attendant Course

 

(Rockhampton)

 

(Yeppoon/ Capricorn Coast)

 

(Central Highlands)

 

 

 

Looking for part-time or full-time work in a bar, or need to enhance your current bar skills? Then this short course covering basic bar operations is for you! Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to carry out bar operations in a range of hospitality enterprises. Training offered is practical and industry-relevant, and ideal for anyone whose current employment involves bar and drink service, or people pursuing work in these areas

Rockhampton     (on-campus)

 

6 October     2009

 

Yeppoon/Capricorn Coast                  (On-campus)

 

5 October 2009

 

Emerald             (On-campus)

4 December 2009

 

Basic Barista (Coffee Making)

 

This short course covers the skills and knowledge to extract and serve espresso coffee and applies to the making of coffee using a commercial espresso machine.

 

Rockhampton     (On-campus)

 

19 October 2009

 

Coffee Making

 

This short course covers the skills and knowledge to make and serve espresso coffee using a commercial espresso machine in addition to following workplace hygiene procedures.

Emerald              (On-campus)

 

29 October 2009

 

Mackay               (On-campus)

 

26 October 2009

Flavours of Asia – Thai

 

This short course celebrates and demystifies the flavours of Thai Cookery with both traditional and new recipes being used. Practical hints on using Thai ingredients and cookery methods will be explored - so come along and add Thai ingredients and cooking methods to your repertoire. Thai food is fresh, colourful, full of flavour and never boring or bland. Sampling this food is truly an adventure.

Rockhampton    (On-campus)

20 October 2009

Gaming and Provide Responsible Gambling Service

 

This unit is suitable for prospective employees or those who are currently working in the service of gaming. It covers the skills and knowledge to satisfy legislative requirements, codes of practice and providing information and assistance to customers.

Mackay              (On-campus)

13 October 2009

16 November 2009

Rockhampton    (On-campus)

 

6 October 2009

Provide Responsible Gambling Services

 

This unit is suitable for prospective employees or those who are currently working in the service of gaming. It covers the skills and knowledge to satisfy legislative requirements, codes of practice and providing information and assistance to customers.

 

Emerald

Blackwater

Barcaldine

Clermont

Rockhampton

(all on-campus) and External

19 October 2009

30 November 2009

 

Learn to Cook Italian

If you've had enough of pre-prepared sauces, the same old pasta fillings and overpriced ready meals, then it's time to get serious about the Italian in your kitchen. From antipasti to pasta making, to classics like risotto and gnocchi as well as authentic sauces and magnificent main dishes, our Italian cookery short course is a gastronomically gladiatorial one for Italian food fanatics.

Rockhampton    (On-campus)

 

20 October 2009

 

Responsible Service of Alcohol and Hygiene

 

 

This short course describes the skills and knowledge to satisfy requirements for the responsible service of alcohol.  It covers the legal provisions of the relevant liquor legislation and the underpinning reasons for and benefits of responsible service of alcohol reforms.  Workplace hygiene is also covered.

Emerald            (On-campus)

22 October 2009

23 November 2009

 

Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

 

This short course deals with the skills and knowledge required to satisfy requirements for the responsible service of alcohol. It covers the legal provisions of the relevant liquor legislation and the underpinning reasons for and benefits of responsible service of alcohol reforms.

Emerald             (On-campus)

 

23 October 2009


5 October 2009

Mackay               (On-campus)

12 November 2009

14 October 2009


11 November 2009

 

Rockhampton     (On-campus)

9 December 2009

 

Yeppoon             (On-campus)

 

12 October 2009

 

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Community Courses                                                                                 [Back]

Course

 

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Description

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Home and Community Care Workshops

 

A series of workshops ideal for existing youth, disability, mental health, welfare and child care workers who need to update their knowledge and skills. Workshops cover support for children's physical, social, emotional and creative needs, including health and safety requirements. Attend one or more workshops, depending on your individual requirements.

Gladstone     (On-campus)

 

 

13 October
2009

 

Rockhampton (On-campus)

6 October   2009

 

19 October
2009



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Engineering                                                                                                  [Back]

Course

 

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Welding Certification – Theory and Practical

 

Gain welding certification by completing this short course which includes statutory and regulatory requirements; interpret welding terms, codes and symbols; effects of heat treatment; sequencing and planning; as well as practical elements in either gas tungsten arc welding; alloy steel pipe; or alloy steel pipe over 270mm diameter.

Gladstone    (On-campus)

5 October    2009

 

Maintain Hydraulic Components / Systems

 

Central Queensland Institute of TAFE is offering this accredited short course to reinforce, supplement, and complement participants' understanding in the area of hydraulics and systems in the agricultural, mining construction and processing industries with existing mechanical knowledge. People exposed to hydraulics systems in their work on a daily basis will benefit greatly from professional quality training in this area.

Emerald       (On-campus)

 

2 November 2009

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Utilities                                                                                                          [Back]

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Industrial Gas Maintenance Course (Type B Appliances)

 

This short course is intended for personnel involved with the repair, servicing, operational maintenance and management of gas equipment on commercial and industrial sites under a gas work authorisation.

Gladstone   
(On-campus)

12 October 2009

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General Education and Training                                                            [Back]

Course

 

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Job Application and Interview Skills Workshop

 

A one-day workshop to help you secure that sought-after job, or career promotion. This short course is relevant to today's jobseeker - with mock interviews giving a 'real-life' practical experience. It is suitable for anyone, whether you are a novice, or you want to brush up on your skills to remain competitive in the job market. Skills, tips and techniques are covered, including researching positions, how to complete an employment application, presentation and interview skills, and suggestions on how to create a great impression to prospective employers.

Emerald       (On-campus)

26 November 2009

 

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Information Technology                                                                            [Back]

Course

 

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How to get more out of your Digital Camera

 

 

 

In this short course, learn how to to use more of the features your camera offers, transfer photos to your computer, organise your photos on the computer, create digital videos of your photos, manipulate digital photos, resurrect some of the not so good photos that need to be good, send photos over the internet.

Yeppoon       (On-campus)

5 October    2009

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