Pines Learning Adult Education, Health and Well Being, Languages and Youth programs for Manningham Municipality

Martial Arts Therapy

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:17:45 +0000

This program for secondary school students is an active approach that combines traditional Martial Arts with new skills to enable them to manage life’s challenges.

This progam will be offered in Term 2, 2012 – please contact us to register your interest:

Ring 9842 6726 or email

info@pineslearning.com.au

Wardrobe Magic

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:14:48 +0000

Do you wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time?? Learn how to choose clothes that suit you and your lifestyle, and maximise your budget.

Ring 9842 6726 for more details or email

info@pineslearning.com.au

Colour Magic

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:12:51 +0000

Look great, feel great and enjoy your wardrobe by wearing the right colours for you. You’ll look heathier and brighter and will be able to shop more quickly and easily when you know what suits you.

Ring 9842 6726 or email for more details

info@pineslearning.com.au

Weights for Men

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:10:48 +0000

Complete workout using weights and resistance bands. All to great music!

Ring 9842 6726 or email for more details

info@pineslearning.com.au

Advanced Photo Restoration

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:09:00 +0000

This 5 week course is a follow on from the basic photo restoration course.

Students will be able to work on their own restorations and retouching projects.

Ring 9842 6726 or email for more details.

info@pineslearning.com.au

Medical Reception/Terminology

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:04:14 +0000

This 24 week nationally accredited course will be offered in April 2012.

Ring 9842 6726 or email for more information

info@pineslearning.com.au

Use your existing knowledge to gain a qualification via Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL

Belinda — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:01:49 +0000

Pines Learning has a new streamlined process where currently employed workers can gain qualifications for a minimum cost and disruption to their working hours. Application only to qualifications currently offered at Pines Learning.

Ring 9842 6726 or email info@pineslearning.com.au for more information

Community Programs

Belinda — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:04:26 +0000

The Community Programs area offers a variety of courses in Health, Wellbeing, Fitness, Languages, Arts,Writing and Personal Development. We have over 70 classes each week throughout the day and evening. Our dedicated, friendly and talented tutors make the community programs a successful and popular choice for students.

Click on the categories for more information, or ring 9842 6726, or download the current brochure.

You may also be interested in Manningham’s Active for Life Boomer Revolution – click here for full details of activities:

Boomer Revolution Brochure

Computer Courses

Belinda — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:30:36 +0000

Pines Learning offers a number of general interest computer courses. These popular courses are delivered by qualified and experienced tutors in a supportive learning environment. Each course has a manual/text book or training supplement and class sizes are kept to a minimum.

For more information ring us on 9842 6726 or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Composting for Beginners

Belinda — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:59:57 +0000

Reduce your carbon footprint, make your household more sustainable and make healthy fertile soil by recycling kitchen and garden waste. It’s easier than you think! Also covers worm farms and Bokashi buckets.

Ring 9842 6726 for details or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Grow Your Own, Eat Your own

Belinda — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:56:45 +0000

Learn how to grow your own delicious organic autumn veggies and herbs. No experience required – all the basics covered.

Ring 9842 6726 for details or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Nia

Belinda — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:53:09 +0000

Nia is a movement combining dance, martial and healing art practices. It is fun, low impact, and increases energy, strength, flexibilty and muscle tone. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Ring 9842 6726 for details or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Computers for Beginners Level One

Belinda — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:20:23 +0000

This 8 week course has been designed for those students who have had minimal or no exposure to computers. You will learn and gain confidence in using a mouse; opening various programs; creating and saving simple documents and saving onto transportable devices such as USBs. Once you have mastered these basic skills you will go on to learn how to use your computer for simple word processing tasks such as writing a letter along with gaining some internet and emailing confidence.

Workbook $39 (*ACFE Funded)

email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

or ring us on 9842 6726 for more details.

Computers for Beginners Level Two

Belinda — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:19:26 +0000

This course is for the beginner who is already comfortable with the initial basic operations required to use a computer such as mouse manipulation and opening various programs (Computers for Beginners Level 1 or equivalent). Students in this class will continue to build their skills confidence using Word, Email and Internet in more depth and be introduced to the spreadsheet program Excel.

Textbook: $39 (ACFE Funded)

email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

or ring on 9842 6726 for more information

Essential Computer skills

Belinda — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:00:37 +0000

This two part course is for those who have some computer knowledge (Computer for Beginners Level 2 or equivalent) or need to upgrade their skills on current software. It will enable students to gain the basic computer skills needed for employment. The courses include: Windows management, file management using Windows Explorer, CD Burning, Saving to external devices as well as Word Level 1 and Excel Level 1.

These courses will be offered again beginning in Semester 1, 2012 commencing in February 2012.

Ring 9842 6726 for more details or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Excel Level 1

Belinda — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:00:01 +0000

Produce spreadsheets for business or home. Learn to create basic formulae, charts, use simple functions, format, edit, and print spreadsheets. Pre-requisite: Computers for Beginners or equivalent.
Workbook $39 ACFE Funded

Ring 9842 6726 or email:

info@pineslearning.com.au

Managing Digital Photos for Beginners

Belinda — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:05 +0000

This three week course will teach you how to transfer photos from your digital camera onto your computer or a removable memory device, plus basic file management skills so that you can organise your images.

You will need to bring your own digital camera with memory card, and interface cable – connects the camera to the computer, and USB memory device.

Pre-requisite: Computer for Beginners or equivalent.

Ring 9842 6726 for details of the course or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Image Magic – Get the WOW factor

Belinda — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:30:46 +0000

Looking great is an art easy to learn. This workshop will show how to revitalise your look, grow in confidence and achieve a wardrobe that you enjoy wearing.

Ring 9842 6726 for details or email info@pineslearning.com.au

Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30708

Belinda — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:07:18 +0000

This is the very latest Nationally Accredited Certificate which is now the minimum qualification required to work in Childcare. Successful graduates will be able to gain employment in a range of early childhood settings including Long Day Care, Occasional Care, Family Day Care, and Out of School hours services. Study areas include: Workplace Orientation, Children’s Health and Safety, Child Development, Programming for Young Children, Professional Studies.

The course is delivered over one study semester – 6 months. Participants are also required to undertake 120 hours of work placement. A Victorian Police check and Working with Children check are required prior to course commencement.

Our next courses will be in 2012 commencing in March and July. Ring 9842 6726 for more details or email

info@pineslearning.com.au

Master Your Mind – Master Your Life

Belinda — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:35:18 +0000

Are you aware that your thoughts are controlling your life? Why are we spending so much time worrying about being happy instead of actually experiencing happiness?

Learn strategies for releasing stress, relaxation, and create harmony.

Ring 9842 6726 for details or email

info@pineslearning.com.au