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NEW VCAL OPTION FOR STUDENTS IN TOORA
March 2011
Young people who have left school early are being given a new opportunity with Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) moving to offer VCAL in Toora for the first time.
VCAL is the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning which provides an option for young people to complete their secondary schooling in an environment which… (continue reading »)
GIPPSLAND GROWERS JOIN COOK UP AT CWA STATE FAIR
March 2011
The Country Women’s Association of Victoria State Fair which attracts up to 5,000 people has taken a culinary theme this year with speciality produce grown from Gippsland to be showcased.
ECG McMillan at Warragul hosted a visit recently from CWA State Vice President, Marie Vassallo, bringing a diversity of Gippsland growers together to exhibit at… (continue reading »)
HELPING HAND TO TRANSFORM SOILS
March 2011
Local farmers, students and landcare members got their hands dirty at field days held at Warragul and Boolarra to increase knowledge on soil health across the region.
The Healthy Soils Sustainable Farms program was organised by the Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, and Education Centre Gippsland (ECG).
ECG Agriculture… (continue reading »)
TRAINING FOR CAREERS WITH HORSES
March 2011
In today’s technology driven world, it is refreshing to find a training centre that takes people outdoors to learn hands-on with horses.
The Gippsland Harness Training Centre at Warragul is a fully operational stable offering Certificate to Diploma level courses for people to work in the harness and thoroughbred industries.
Courses are tailored for new… (continue reading »)
IS YOUR BUSINESS SKILLED FOR GROWTH?
March 2011
Small to medium businesses across Gippsland are being encouraged to utilise a new Victorian Government program which provides an independent specialist at no cost to help them plan for growth and increase staff skills across the business.
Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) has been awarded a contract to deliver the ‘Skills for Growth’ program to businesses… (continue reading »)
TRAINING FOR CLEANER GREENER FARMING
March 2011
Training for smarter, cleaner, greener farming is a focus of courses at ECG McMillan which operates rural studies centres at Warragul and Leongatha.
Courses have a strong practical focus giving participants opportunity to apply their skills to real farm settings and access specialists with knowledge in the latest industry practices.
ECG offers courses from Certificate… (continue reading »)
RECOGNITION FOR RETIRING CRT LEADERS
March 2011
Representatives from local schools, education providers and teachers turned out to recognise the contribution of West Gippsland’s Barbara and Fred Archer who have retired after 13 years of leading the region’s Casual Relief Teacher (CRT) Agency.
Established by ECG (Education Centre Gippsland) in 1996 in response to requests from local principals, Barbara and Fred have… (continue reading »)
NEW LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION COURSE FOR GIPPSLAND
March 2011
Increasing demand for skilled landscapers has prompted ECG (Education Centre Gippsland) to offer a new accredited course in 2011 specialising in Landscape Construction.
ECG General Manager Industry Development, John Brereton, said landscape construction was a growth industry with the average residential spend on landscaping on a new home between $20,000 and $40,000
“This new Certificate… (continue reading »)