Welcome to the Bankstown Community College website!
For a list of all courses please click on the pamphlet on the right of this page.
For full descriptions of courses, fees, session times and online enrolment link please click on the relevant link on the menu to the left.
Latest News
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW BCC STARS
BCC is currently looking for new stars to join our small administration team at the College. Before advertising in the mainstream media we thought it may be a good idea to announce this news on our web site where our supporters frequently visit us.
We are looking for a special person who enjoys meeting a wide variety of people to undertake a liaison role with community organisations and industry. This is a part-time role, working two days a fortnight across the Canterbury-Bankstown local government areas. Demonstrated experience in the VET industry and business development skills and experience are required although candidates with teaching, marketing or community engagement qualifications and experience are also welcome to apply.
We are also looking for casual relief staff for our accredited TESOL programme: for more information on essential criteria required for these positions, please email us or call us on 9793 8155
Please email your expressions of interest including a covering letter and a recent CV to info@bankstowncc.com.au
Term 2 2013 courses now available for online enrolment!
All Term 2 2013 course information can now be found by selecting a course from the list to the left!
Commencement dates, class times and enrolment fees can all be found within each course's page, as well as a link to our online enrolment form. Enrol today because places are limited!
Funded Dual-Qualification Course - Children's Services and English
BCC is offering a funded Dual-Qualification Course, which includes CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services and 91423NSW Certificate III in Spoken and Written English, for only $99!
This dual-qualification course, which commences this February, is intended for people who wish to enter the labour market but are having difficulty gaining employment due to low literacy in English and/or lack of a VET Qualification. The Children’s Services industry is currently offering plenty of work opportunities for qualified trainers.
By the end of this 15-week course, you will be eligible to receive two nationally accredited Qualifications at the Certificate III level.
Permanent Residents only. Conditions apply. Places are limited, so contact the College to arrange an eligibility assessment on (02) 9793 8155 TODAY!
CHRISTMAS & SUMMER
Season's Greetings to everyone.
I would like to thank all our students, our staff, College Council members and our contractors for their support of the College throughout 2012. We wish health and happiness to all.
We will be closing on December 21 for our summer holidays and will be back on January 7. Online enrolments will still be available 24/7 throughout the festive season shutdown period. Confirmations will be sent upon our return on January 7.
TERM 1, 2013 begins on February 4.
English assessments will be available from January 14.
Applications will continue to be taken for our funded dual course qualification, Certificate III in Children's Services/ Certificate III in Spoken and Written English until February 10, 2013.
For more information please contact the College on 9793 8155.
Here's to a great New Year!
Luke Simon, CEO
TERM FOUR COMMENCES OCTOBER 15
Term 4 commences today.
You can still enrol in most courses starting this week. The College has extended its office opening hours for this week to assist clients with enrolment. From Monday October 15 to Friday October 19 the College office will be open from 8:00 am right through to 7:00 pm each night.
Online enrolment is available 24 hours a day.
If you require any assistance or if you have any queries please give our friendly course advisers a call on 9793 8155 or pop into the office from 8:00 am.
2013 Term Dates
The term dates for 2013 have now been finalised!
Term 1: February 4th - March 30th
Term 2: May 6th - June 29th
Term 3: July 29th - September 21st
Term 4: October 14th - December 7th
Course and enrolment information for Term 1 2013 classes will be available soon.
New Courses for Term 4 2012
Due to popular demand, an exciting new course has been added for Term 4 2012:
Places are limited, so book online today or contact the College on (02) 9793 8155!
INDUSTRY CONSULTATION
For close to two decades, Bankstown Community Coillege has been successfully providing training to the local community and to industry. The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Some of the nationally-recognised qualifications on our ASQA Scope of Registration include Business qualifications (Certificate I to Certificate IV), Children's Services, IT and English language.
Currently, the College is planning for 2013 course delivery and we would welcome businesses and industry groups to provide us with feedback on our courses and their training needs for 2013. This consultation would allow the College to conduct its planning so that in-demand courses are scheduled to meet the training needs of the business community.
We hope to receive all feedback by COB on October 12.Please send your feedback to info@bankstowncc.com.au
Early Bird English Special available for Term 4 2012
BCC's Early Bird English Special allows clients* to enrol in eight weeks of accredited English study for only $50!
Contact the College today for an English Assessment and start classes this October 15th!
T: (02) 9793 8155
E: info@bankstowncc.com.au
* Australian citizens and Permanent Residents only.
FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER:CERTIFICATE III IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOR EXISTING CHILDCARE WORKERS
BCC has just announced a new fast-track course for existing childcare workers. If you are currently working in the childcare industry (home care or centre-based) and you do not hold an appropriate qualification, BCC can help you to gain the Certificate III in Children's Services - this is the minimum qualification required by federal authorities - in just 10 weeks.
Classes will be held at the College on Friday afternoons, commencing September 28. For enrolment and eligiblity inquiries please call the College on 9793 8155.