Deakin University Student Association

Short Courses

 

DUSA offers a wide variety of Short Courses to help you get that little bit extra out of uni.  The courses are as diverse as Hip Hop Dance classes, gaining your Responsible Serving of Alcohol certificate or a Barista/Coffee Making workshop to name a few and are generally between one and four classes in duration. Bookings must be made in person by visiting the DUSA Bookshop or DUSA reception on your campus. You can also book with a credit card by phoning DUSA reception on your campus.

This page has details about courses offered at Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool Deakin campuses.

Melbourne Short Courses - Trimester 1 2010


Basic Espresso Making (Coffee)

  • Date: Monday 22nd March
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 6pm - 9pm
  • Venue: Cafe Plateau
  • Access Member: $100
  • All Others: $110
  • Book By: Monday 15th March

Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA)

  • Date: Monday 19th April
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 6pm - 9pm
  • Venue: Building B, room 2.22
  • Access Member: $55
  • All Others: $65
  • Book By: Monday 12th April

Level 2 First Aid

  • Date: Thursday 6th May & Friday 7th May
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Time: 9am - 5pm
  • Venue: The Retreat (H3 Nth)
  • Access Member: $130
  • All Others: $140
  • Book By: Monday 26th April

Basic Espresso Making (Coffee)

  • Date: Monday 10th May
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 6pm - 9pm
  • Venue: Cafe Plateau
  • Access Member: $100
  • All Others: $110
  • Book By: Monday 3rd May

For futher information on DUSA Short Courses on the Melbourne campus contact Lindy Masterson on 9244 6952 or via email to Lindy Masterson.

 

Waurn Ponds / Waterfront Short Courses - Trimester 1 2010


Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate (RSA)

This 3 hour industry accredited course covers all aspects concerning the serving and managing of alcohol. It is a must for anybody looking to secure employment in a bar/hotel type environment. Take advantage of this opportunity offered at a reduced rate.

  • Date: Friday 16 April
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 1pm - 4pm
  • Location: Waurn Ponds Campus
  • Access Member: $50
  • All Others: $60
  • Book By: 9 April
  • Includes: All tuition, materials and certificate.

Commercial Hip Hop Dance Classes

Learn modern dance moves and build routines in this fun and energetic class, inspired by funk, hip-hop and commercial dance. Participants will also benefit from an enjoyable and relaxed fitness workout. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers, guys and girls.

  • Dates: Wednesdays 21,28 April   5,12,19,26 May
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
  • Location: Waurn Ponds Campus
  • Access Member: $60
  • All Others: $70
  • Book By: 14 April

Contemporary Dance Classes

The Contemporary Dance course offers beginner and experienced dancers the opportunity to learn a new style of movement which is versatile and modern.  Contemporary seeks to work with the natural allignment of the body, and is therefore safe and accessible for beginners.  At the same time, the ease of movement promoted by contemporary dance technique allows experienced dancers to push new boundaries of body movement.  Participants will also benefit from an enjoyable and relaxed fitness workout.

  • Dates: Wednesdays 21,28 April   5,12,19,26 May
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
  • Location: Waurn Ponds Campus
  • Access Member: $60
  • All Others: $70
  • Book By: 14 April

C.P.R Update

Learn or update this vital life saving skill either on it's own or as part of one of our offered First Aid courses. Participants receive certification for a skill that should be re tested every 12 months. Course duration is 3 hours.

  • Date: Monday 10 May
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Access Member: $50
  • All Others: $55
  • Book By: 3 May

Level 2 First Aid

Level 2 First Aid is an industry accredited course and as the name suggests, is more in-depth than Level 1 First Aid. Conducted over 2 consecutive Wednesday evenings by our provider, Health and Safety Training Victoria, this course is highly desirable on your CV for most professions not to mention for your friends and family. A theory assignment must also be completed if you are doing the course for the first time or your previous Level 2 certificate has expired.

  • Date: Mondays 10,17 May
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Time: 5.30pm - 9pm
  • Location: Waterfront campus
  • Access Member: $160
  • All Others: $180
  • Book by: 3 May

Barista Course

Take advantage of this 3 hour course to be conducted by Espresso Coffee Solutions at their purpose built venue in West Geelong. All required equipment and ingredients are provided and professional instruction is assured. If you are looking to gain employment in the hospitality/food service industry, this course is a must! Transport is included in the price if it is required.

  • Date: Friday 28 May
  • Time: 1pm - 4pm
  • Location: Espresso Coffee Solutions, West Geelong
  • Transport: provided if required
  • Access Member: $85
  • All Others: $95

Food Safety/Handling Certificate

This course is a must for anybody wishing to gain employment in any workplace involved with preparing and serving food. Delivered by a quality trainer, this industry accredited course covers everything that food handlers need to know and do to comply with food safety legislation.

  • Date: Friday 30 April
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Time: 12 noon - 6pm
  • Location: Waurn Ponds campus
  • Access Member: $80
  • All Others: $95

For further details about any of the Geelong courses above, contact Marty Stewart.

 

Warrnambool Short Courses


To Be Confirmed

 

For further details about any of the Warrnambool courses, please contact Robyn Starick.