MECS Matters

MECS Notes

Note Regarding this Newsletter Edition

Due to the Newsletter Editor being sick this week, some of the stories that should have appeared in this edition will be transferred to the first newsletter next term so that photos can be included to do them justice. Apologies for the delay.

End of Term Reminders

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

Please see below for some end of term reminders:

  • If you are going away at any stage during the school term and someone else is looking after your child/ren, you must let us know via office@mecs.vic.edu.au in case there is an emergency.
  • If any of your contact details on Compass are not correct, please contact us so that we can have the most up to date information for you and your family. In an emergency, we will use whatever details we have on file to contact you.
  • Please ensure you/your child checks lost property before the end of term. Any unclaimed items will be taken to the Op Shop.
  • The Kiss and Drop area is becoming increasingly congested. This is a reminder that cars are NOT to park in the Kiss and Drop zone and that traffic must flow smoothly through this area. If your child/ren are not at Kiss and Drop when you arrive, please circle around again or park in the parking lot and wait for them.
  • Due to RH Uniforms conducting their stocktake over the first week of the school holidays their retail stores will trade on Monday 26th June 9-5pm and CLOSE from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 June. The stores will be back trading on Monday 3 July.

Thank you for partnering with us in these matters.

 

MECS Administration 

 

Ranges TEC Term 3 Short Courses

Ranges TEC is a campus of MECS. We provide short courses to local schools, as well as the general public. Our vision is to equip and train people for service, stewardship and work in God’s world. 

For further information or to enrol in a short course, please visit our website at www.rangestec.vic.edu.au and click on the Short Courses tab on the menu. Contact Jendaya at shortcourses@rangestec.vic.edu.au for any queries.

 

WHITE CARD (1 session, 6 hours)

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 

This course provides an opportunity for those wishing to gain employment in the building and construction industry or owner/builders who are planning a home extension or renovation. WorkSafe requires that all people working on a construction site must complete this safety construction induction course.

 

Dates of Delivery:

Monday 31 July 4-10pm, Monday 14 August 4-10pm, Monday 28 Aug 4-10pm, Monday 11 September 4-10pm, Monday 25 Sept 4-10pm

Venue: Ranges TEC, 1/9 Hightech Place, Lilydale

Cost: $140 per person

 

FIRST AID LEVEL 2 (2 sessions, 5 hours each plus 4-6 hours of online pre-work)      

Provide first aid HLTAID009 

This course provides workplace specific first aid training, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Participants will learn how to respond to a range of emergency situations, practice performing CPR and a range of other first aid treatments. Learners will also discuss and develop risk minimisation strategies and management plans for the workplace. 

Dates of Delivery:

Monday 7 August and Monday 14 August, 4-9pm – Learners must attend both sessions and complete the online work before the practical sessions.

Monday 4 Sept and Monday 11 Sept, 4-9pm – Learners must attend both sessions and complete the online work before the practical sessions.

Venue: Ranges TEC, 1/9 Hightech Place, Lilydale

Cost: $120 per person

 

COMING SOON IN TERM 4 2023

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (online and 2 face to face sessions)

This course will teach you practical skills to support an adolescent with a mental health problem. Participants will learn how to recognise common mental health problems in young people, provide initial help using a practical Action Plan, seek appropriate professional help and respond in a crisis situation. The Youth Mental Health First Aid course comprises a 4-5 hour online study component and two practical sessions held at Ranges TEC. 

Dates of Delivery:

Monday 9 October and Monday 16 October, 4-10pm

Venue: Ranges TEC, 1/9 Hightech Place, Lilydale

Cost: $250 per person

VET Taster Evenings at Ranges TEC

We're excited to invite you to Ranges TEC's VET Taster Evenings. These hands-on experiences are designed for Years 9 and 10 students interested in exploring future careers in trade, TAFE or the wider workforce. 

 

Choose to participate in two of the following activities:

  • Building & Construction
  • Engineering
  • Horticulture
  • Electrotechnology
  • Furniture/Cabinet Making
  • Hospitality

VET Taster Evenings will be held on:

  • Wednesday, 26 July 2023
  • Wednesday 16 August 2023

Visit our website at https://www.rangestec.vic.edu.au/trade-taster-days/ to learn more about the event and register here to secure your spot. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at office@rangestec.vic.edu.au or on 9738 7100.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Ranges TEC for our VET Taster Evenings.

 

Ric Thorpe

Director - Ranges TEC