MECS Notes
There's just a month to go until the curtains open on 'Journey Through Time', our Secondary School Production.
Friday is ALMOST at full capacity and there is limited availability for Wednesday & Thursday so get your tickets NOW.
Second Busy Bees Playgroup
We are very excited to announce a second Busy Bees Playgroup!
Jemma our Coordinator will be facilitating the group on Tuesdays 9:30am - 11am in the Piazza, starting Tuesday 1st August.
We have a few places left so if you are interested in joining, please be in touch with Lauren at the Main Office for an enrolment form.
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 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 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