Lifestyle Solutions

Do things differently! Variety is the spice of life, and it’s only a short course away ...

Western College offers Lifestyle Solutions at just $7.50 / hr.

Also known as our Personal Interest Program, we offer people in our community the opportunity to learn new skills, unwind from a busy lifestyle and meet new people.

We know that, financially, things may be a little tough at the moment but we also know you shouldn't miss out on doing the things you enjoy!

So by reducing costs, we are helping our community members to learn new skills, unwind from a busy lifestyle, meet new people and have a great time.

Bring your family, your friends and work colleagues along and enjoy one or a number of our low cost Personal Interest Courses!


17-Mar-2012  

First Aid for cats and dogs - 17 March

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

We quite often think of first aid for humans but not necessary for our beloved animals.  This course will have you equipped to help your animals in their time of need.  The course content has been approved by a certified vet.

Saturday 17 March (1 Session)
9.00am - 3.00pm,  $45.00






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22-Mar-2012  

Art of Good Coffee - 22 March

Current Capacity: 80% - Filling Up

Available Places: 1

Learn how to make a professional café style coffee.  Learn all the varieties so that instead of going out for coffee; you can impress your friends at home!

Thursday 22 March (1 Session)
7.00pm – 9.00pm,  $15.00 plus $5.00 For materials






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24-Apr-2012  

Auslan Level Two - 24 April

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Level two will teach you to start putting phrases together.  You will also learn more sign languages and learn how to use facial expression and body language to guide the tone of a conversation.  You will need to have completed Auslan level one before you can enrol in this course.

Tuesdays starting 24 April & finishing 12 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.00pm,  $120

(You must have completed level one before you are able to enrol in this course, or have previous skills in Auslan)


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01-May-2012  

Beginners Plus Belly Dancing - 1 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 10

You’ve done the first course and want to go one step further. Enrol in this course and our trainer will have you shimmying some more!

Tuesdays starting 1May & finishing 5 June (6 Sessions)
6.00pm – 7.30pm,    $67.50 

 

(You must have completed Beginners Belly Dancing to enrol in this course)


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02-May-2012  

More Spanish for Travellers - 2 May

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

This course will give you more expressions, more verbs and develop your basic conversation further.  Designed for those who have completed the Spanish for Travellers course(above) or for those who already have some knowledge of the language.

Wednesdays starting 2 May & finishing 20 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.00pm,     $120.00

(You must have completed the beginners course before enrolling into this course, or have previous skills in speaking Spanish)


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03-May-2012  

Patchwork and Sewing Class - 3 May

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

This class covers basic patchwork for beginners to advanced techniques for those who want to delve into fabric manipulation and design skills. You are also welcome to bring along your unfinished projects to clear the decks for that next project. Perhaps you just want to learn how to sew and start dressmaking – come along and share a fun time sewing with like minded people.
Your teacher is Susie Brown who has won awards at Darling Harbour, the Australasian Quilt Show in Melbourne and had one of her quilts on the front cover of the Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine.
There will be an additional cost associated with this course for materials; contact the College for more information.

Thursdays starting 3 May & finishing 21 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 9.00pm,     $180.00

Plus additional costs for materials


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03-May-2012  

Writing the Stories of Your Life, The Next Level - 3 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Writing the stories of your life, the next level follows on from writing the stories of your life beginners. Participants will have the opportunity to build on skills developed in the beginner’s course, to further develop the craft of writing as it applies to telling life stories. Explore ways of uncovering their stories, examine published memoirs and engage in discussion of each other's work.

Thursdays starting 3 May & finishing 7 June (6 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.30pm,     $112.50 

(You must have completed Writing the Stories of Your Life - Beginners to enrol in this course)


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08-May-2012  

Silver Jewellery - 8 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Do you love silver jewellery?  Learn how to make your own special unique item – anything from a ring, to a necklace or earrings.  With no experience necessary, you will be introduced to the basic skills of working with silver including soldering and finishing.  Silver can be purchased at a reasonable cost from the trainer who has a full set of tools. Silver must be paid for at the beginning of the session otherwise you will not be able to continue until payment is made. This course is delivered at the Arts and Craft Cottage on Cobra Street.

Tuesdays starting 8 May & finishing 29 May (4 sessions)
6.00pm – 9.00pm,     $90.00

Plus addition $30 for silver up front, some items may incur further costs which must be paid prior to starting class.



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24-May-2012  

Cheese Discovery Workshop - 24 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Set some time aside to enjoy an evening exploring some of the varieties of cheese Peter from Newtown Providores has to offer.  You will gain knowledge on which wines and foods best accompany certain cheeses as well as sampling some delicious selected cheeses.

Thursday 24 May (1 session)
7.00pm - 9.00pm,  $15.00 plus $5.00 For materials






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17-Mar-2012  

First Aid for cats and dogs - 17 March

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

We quite often think of first aid for humans but not necessary for our beloved animals.  This course will have you equipped to help your animals in their time of need.  The course content has been approved by a certified vet.

Saturday 17 March (1 Session)
9.00am - 3.00pm,  $45.00






Click to Book Now!

22-Mar-2012  

Art of Good Coffee - 22 March

Current Capacity: 80% - Filling Up

Available Places: 1

Learn how to make a professional café style coffee.  Learn all the varieties so that instead of going out for coffee; you can impress your friends at home!

Thursday 22 March (1 Session)
7.00pm – 9.00pm,  $15.00 plus $5.00 For materials






Click to Book Now!

24-Apr-2012  

Auslan Level Two - 24 April

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Level two will teach you to start putting phrases together.  You will also learn more sign languages and learn how to use facial expression and body language to guide the tone of a conversation.  You will need to have completed Auslan level one before you can enrol in this course.

Tuesdays starting 24 April & finishing 12 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.00pm,  $120

(You must have completed level one before you are able to enrol in this course, or have previous skills in Auslan)


Click to Book Now!

01-May-2012  

Beginners Plus Belly Dancing - 1 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 10

You’ve done the first course and want to go one step further. Enrol in this course and our trainer will have you shimmying some more!

Tuesdays starting 1May & finishing 5 June (6 Sessions)
6.00pm – 7.30pm,    $67.50 

 

(You must have completed Beginners Belly Dancing to enrol in this course)


Click to Book Now!

02-May-2012  

More Spanish for Travellers - 2 May

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

This course will give you more expressions, more verbs and develop your basic conversation further.  Designed for those who have completed the Spanish for Travellers course(above) or for those who already have some knowledge of the language.

Wednesdays starting 2 May & finishing 20 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.00pm,     $120.00

(You must have completed the beginners course before enrolling into this course, or have previous skills in speaking Spanish)


Click to Book Now!

03-May-2012  

Patchwork and Sewing Class - 3 May

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 4

This class covers basic patchwork for beginners to advanced techniques for those who want to delve into fabric manipulation and design skills. You are also welcome to bring along your unfinished projects to clear the decks for that next project. Perhaps you just want to learn how to sew and start dressmaking – come along and share a fun time sewing with like minded people.
Your teacher is Susie Brown who has won awards at Darling Harbour, the Australasian Quilt Show in Melbourne and had one of her quilts on the front cover of the Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine.
There will be an additional cost associated with this course for materials; contact the College for more information.

Thursdays starting 3 May & finishing 21 June (8 Sessions)
6.00pm – 9.00pm,     $180.00

Plus additional costs for materials


Click to Book Now!

03-May-2012  

Writing the Stories of Your Life, The Next Level - 3 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Writing the stories of your life, the next level follows on from writing the stories of your life beginners. Participants will have the opportunity to build on skills developed in the beginner’s course, to further develop the craft of writing as it applies to telling life stories. Explore ways of uncovering their stories, examine published memoirs and engage in discussion of each other's work.

Thursdays starting 3 May & finishing 7 June (6 Sessions)
6.00pm – 8.30pm,     $112.50 

(You must have completed Writing the Stories of Your Life - Beginners to enrol in this course)


Click to Book Now!

08-May-2012  

Silver Jewellery - 8 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Do you love silver jewellery?  Learn how to make your own special unique item – anything from a ring, to a necklace or earrings.  With no experience necessary, you will be introduced to the basic skills of working with silver including soldering and finishing.  Silver can be purchased at a reasonable cost from the trainer who has a full set of tools. Silver must be paid for at the beginning of the session otherwise you will not be able to continue until payment is made. This course is delivered at the Arts and Craft Cottage on Cobra Street.

Tuesdays starting 8 May & finishing 29 May (4 sessions)
6.00pm – 9.00pm,     $90.00

Plus addition $30 for silver up front, some items may incur further costs which must be paid prior to starting class.



Click to Book Now!

24-May-2012  

Cheese Discovery Workshop - 24 May

Current Capacity: 0% - Available

Available Places: 5

Set some time aside to enjoy an evening exploring some of the varieties of cheese Peter from Newtown Providores has to offer.  You will gain knowledge on which wines and foods best accompany certain cheeses as well as sampling some delicious selected cheeses.

Thursday 24 May (1 session)
7.00pm - 9.00pm,  $15.00 plus $5.00 For materials






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24-Feb-2012  

OHS Construction / Induction (White Card) - 24 February

Current Capacity: 60% - Filling Up

Available Places: 2

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.

Friday 24 February (1 session)

9:00am – 4:00pm,   $145 (includes catering)

Need to bring:
Students please bring identification totalling 100 points


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25-Feb-2012  

First Aid Refresher - in conjunction with Australian Red Cross- 25 February

Current Capacity: 20% - Available

Available Places: 8

In conjunction with Australian Red Cross

This course allows the first aider to update the knowledge and skills gained (within the previous 3 years) and revise first aid procedures. Participants will be updated on changes since their previous Workplace II or Senior First Aid Course. A current first aid certificate is a prerequisite.

Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for the nationally endorsed unit of competency HLTFA301B Apply first aid from the HLT Health Training Package.

               

Saturday 25 February (1 session)
8:30am - 5pm,    $135
 



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01-Mar-2012  

Senior First Aid - in conjunction with Australian Red Cross - 1 and 2 March

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.

    

Thursday 1 & Friday 2 March (2 sessions)
8:30am - 5:00pm    $170.00


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