Greetings from the Executive Director
Term 4 2008
Hi, we are inviting you to check out our freshly made over brochure and 'new courses' to tempt the learning bug.
This is a fabulous opportunity to chill out with a Lifestyle course in Spring and Summer and get over the Winter blues. More than this, Term 4 offers you a window into what may be of interst to you in the New Year after the New Year's resolutions.
Dabble in a bit of fun before the year is out and start testing some of your interest in an accredited course for next year now..
Give us a call and discuss your plans and ideas with us, as we welcome the season of rejuvenation.
Regards
Ben Grushka, BA Dip. Teach.
Executive Director
Frequenty Asked Questions
The following are some common questions asked about WEA Hunter and our responses.
What do the initials WEA stand for?
Why choose a WEA Hunter course?
What type of courses are on offer at WEA Hunter?
Where is WEA Hunter?
How do I enrol in a WEA course?
What if the course I want isn't on offer?
What do I get at the end of a course?
What do the initials WEA stand for?
WEA stands for Workers Educational Association. WEA originated in England and began in Australia in 1913. For more information about WEA Hunter, please read our About Us section.
Why choose a WEA Hunter course?
WEA Hunter has offered courses to people in the Hunter for over 90 years. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date with the needs of people and businesses. Our well trained tutors and staff ensure a high standard of training.
WEA Hunter has been accreditated as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB). We also received the NSW Adult and Community Educations' Endorsed Quality Award and Seal of Commitment to Quality.
What type of courses are on offer at WEA Hunter?
WEA Hunter offers between 250 and 350 courses each term. Courses include:
- Accredited Vocational Courses including Certificates in: Hospitality; Frontline Management; Therapeutic Massage; Assistant in Nursing; Medical Reception; Medical Terminology and Workplace Training.
- Accredited and non accredited computer courses including bookkeeping with MYOB, databases, word processing and the Internet.
- Youth courses including Links to Learning program and Alesco Learning Centre.
- English, Literacy, Language and Numeracy courses.
- Training for Business and Industry including workplace skill development courses.
Please read our Courses section for a complete list of courses in a given term.
Where is WEA Hunter?
WEA Hunter currently has three office locations in the Hunter Valley region:
Corner of King & Brown Streets, Newcastle
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm
100 Laman Street, Cooks Hill
(old Cooks Hill Public School)
In Charge - Raymond Terrace
Shop 1, 42 William Street Raymond Terrace
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9.00am to 4.00pm
In February of 2008 we left our Union Street home "Leslieville" and moved into our new and modern premises at the corner of King and Brown Streets in Newcastle, formerly the site of 'Big Al's' restaurant.
Our administration centre is on the ground floor facing King Street, while our new classrooms are on Level 1 with access from Brown Street - look for the Scenic Tours sign.
How do I enrol in a WEA course?
Print out an enrolment form and fill out all of your details. Then either send it by:
Fax: (02) 4929 6845 (with credit card details)
Mail: PO Box 1791, Newcastle NSW 2300 (with credit card details, cheque or money order)
Telephone: (02) 4925 4200 (with credit card details handy)
In person: At our King Street office.
Cash transactions can only be processed at our Union Street office.
Confidentiality Guarantee: Under no circumstances are personal details revealed to anyone outside of WEA.
What if the course I want isn't on offer?
WEA Hunter offers a variation of courses each term and also includes a selection of new courses. Please check with our staff about courses offered in future terms. We welcome new course suggestions, so please register your interest with our office staff.
What do I get at the end of a course?
If you are enrolling in a VETAB-accredited course (this is indicated in the brochure by the VETAB symbol) you will receive a certificate of attainment. This certificate is a nationally recognised certificate and indicates the competencies you have achieved.
If the course is not VETAB-accredited you receive a certificate of attendance at the completion of the course (some courses excepted) - you must have attended at least 80% of the course to be eligible for this certificate.
