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Published by: N.S.W.- Department of Corrective Services Programmes Division Box 31, GPO Sydney, 2001

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CONTENTS A Message from your Education Officer

Adult Education Literacy Numeracy English as a Second Language Work Numeracy

Workplace Education ! Animal Husbandry Vocational Art Fashion & Design Motor Maintenance Video I Film I Media I Drama Typing (Stage I) Typing (Stage II) Power Crane Certificate

NSW TAFE Workplace Education Cours('­Bricklaying - Trade Carpentry & Joinery - Trade Farm Welding First Aid Fitting & Machining Handtool and Workshop Safety Horticulture Industrial Sewing Kitchen Assistant Office Procedures Painting & Decorating Plumbing Hardware Sales Plumbing Industry Skills Small Offset Printing Upholstery Vehicle Detailing Vegetable Production Welding Electric Arc Welding Oxy-Acetylene Wood Machining

Computer Awareness Computer Studies Word Processing

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N.SW. TAFE Computer Courses Computer Skills

Life Skills Courses Communications Cooking Family Management Pre-Release Course Stress Management

Recreation / Hobbies Creative Writing Fitness Training Leathercraft Music Appreciation Pottery Silkscreen Printing

Aboriginal Studies Aboriginal Art & Craft Aboriginal Culture

General Information Courses Awards Prisoner Education Property Textbooks & Materials Prison Libraries Number of subjects to be studied Face-to-Face Classes Full time studies Examinations Work Release and Education Prisoner Tutoring Education through Video Higher Education Distance Education (Correspondence Courses) Where can I enrol?

Distance Education Course List Distance Education Courses with Special Requirements Are courses available for my special concerns

Aboriginal Studies Ethnic Studies Young Offenders Prisoners with Learning Problems

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Helpful Materials/Details Between the Lines Video Between the Lines Workbook N.SW. Prisoner Literacy Resource Package N.SW. Board of Adult Community Education N.SW. Prisoner Literacy Leaflet

Who pays? Can I have my say? Where do I get information?

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR

EDUCATION OFFICER This handbook has been designed to make you aware of the wide variety of courses offered by the NSW Department of Corrective Services, NSW TAFE and various correspondence courses in NSW prisons.

There are courses to give you training for work after you leave prison, as well as, courses to provide you with life skills in handling the day to day problems we all encounter. In addition, there is an interesting range of recreational and hobby courses.

The education staff in your institution are there to help you with your educational activities.

Do not hesitate to talk to your Education Officer if you find you need help in choosing your studies.

Education Officer, N .SW. Prisoner Education Service

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LITERACY AWARD: Certificate (N.S.w. Corrective Services, NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0101 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 hours per week (hpw)

This course is designed for adults to improve their literacy skills to enable them to go on to further education or to get a job on release. Learning resources, such as computers, audio and video assisted instruction are available in many gaols to help improve your literacy skills.

COURSE TOPICS: Reading strategies Comprehension Vocabulary Reference skills Handwriting Spelling Grammar Punctuation Process writing

GAOLS: Assessment Prison, Bathurst, Berrima, Cessnock, Cooma, Emu Plains, Glen Innes, Goulburn, Grafton, Kirkconnell, Lithgow, Maitland, Mulawa, Norma Parker, Oberon, Parklea, Parramatta, Reception Prison, Remand Centre, Silverwater, Special Care Unit, SI. Heliers, Training Centre (and other gaols where required).

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NUMERACY AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0102 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

Numeracy courses aim to equip inmates who have little or no numeracy skills to gain confidence and skills to progress further. Numeracy workbooks and computers are available in gaols to help you improve your math skills.

COURSE TOPICS: Stage I

Whole numbers Basic operations Rational numbers Problem solving Reading maps, directories Timetables etc Use of calculator Measurement

Stage II up to C.G.C. (NSW TAFE) Level Use of formulae Concept of dimension Number patterns Graphs Statistics Algebra Logs & Indices Keyboard skills Geometry Calculus Probability

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Assessment Prison, Bathurst, Cessnock, Emu Plains, Glen Innes, Goulburn, Grafton, Kirkconnell, Lithgow, Maitland, Mulawa, Norma Parker, Oberon, Parklea, Parramatta, Reception Prison, Silverwater, Special Care Unit, S!. Heliers, Training Centre (and other prisons as needed).

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0103 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

Where your native language is not English, special English language classes are available in many gaols. These courses will help you with English language skills related to listening, speaking, reading and writing; to communicate with English speaking prisoners and prison officers; recognise English language words in newspapers, prison forms, applications, labels and signs. Audio Language Learning Systems are available in many NSW gaols to help your English communication.

Fluency in the English language is helpful in communicating in gaols and in gaining employment.

COURSE TOPICS: Spelling

Sounds Structural analysis Syllables Rules

Vocabulary Development and Extension

Writing Sentence structure Paragraph construction Forms of writing Form filling Letters - personal, business

Reading for Survival for Information for Enjoyment Comprehension skills Fluency

Listening

Conversation

GAOLS: Assessment Prison, Bathurst, Cessnock, Cooma, Emu Plains, Glen Innes, Goulburn, Grafton, Lithgow, Mulawa, Norma Parker, Parramatta, Reception Prison, Remand Centre, Silverwater, Special Care Unit (and other gaols where a need exists).

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A working knowledge of mathematics is an essential part of an individual's daily life. It is therefore important that inmates are not disadvantaged through lack of basic numeracy skills. This course is designed to improve mathematical skills, which are related to everyday work situations. Some gaols conduct these classes in Prison Industries Workshops.

COURSE TOPICS: Basic functions

Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Problems

Fractions Percentages Decimals Metric measurement Concepts Wages Use of calculators

GAOLS: Assessment Prison, Mulawa, Parklea, Parramatta, Reception Prison, Remand Centre, Special Care Unit (and other gaols where necessary).

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0201 ATTENDANCE: 3 (hpw)

This course will equip you with knowledge and skills relevant to gain employment in areas dealing with horses, sheep and cattle.

Study areas will include grooming, hoof care, diagnosing illnesses, physiology, saddlery, horse handling and general care of teeth.

COURSE TOPICS: Grooming Feeding Health care Hoof care Diagnosing illnesses Basic veterinary care

GAOLS: SI. Heliers (and other gaols as needed).

"I would like to learn more about managing my life when I am released".

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AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0202 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

This course will introduce students to a comprehensive range of art activities and techniques of drawing and painting.

Students will be encouraged to experiment with media such as graphite, pastels, ink, charcoal, oil, watercolours.

Students will develop an appreciation of art as a medium of expression and self development by examining different types of artists, schools of art, techniques and work.

COURSE TOPICS: Drawing techniques. Painting techniques. Experimentation of media. Basic concepts of colour, matching, mixing, shading. Understand the usage of brushes. Texture, grade and quality of paper. Examine different types of artists, schools of art.

GAOLS: Assessment Prison, Berrima, Broken Hill, Cooma, Goulburn, Maitland, Reception Prison, Silverwater, Training Centre (and other gaols where needed).

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AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0203 ATTENDANCE: 3 (hpw)

This course will enable you to learn sewing skills such as the use of various machines, to cut out from a pattern, replace a zip, mend a. hem etc.

As well as making clothes for yourself and your families, you can produce soft furnishings such as cushions and doona covers.

COURSE TOPICS: Use of the sewing machine Cutting out patterns Replacing zips Mending Putting up hems Produce, soft furnishings such as cushions, doona covers etc To learn specific craft skills such as stuffed toys, mobiles etc To develop an interest in current styles, designs and trends Job application interview presentation

GAOLS: Norma Parker Centre

''Am I eligible to enrol in a NSW TAFE Course?"

"What courses are available by Distance Education?" (Correspondence)

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MOTOR MAINTENANCE AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0204 ATTENDANCE: 3 (hpw)

Your prospects of employment in the motor maintenance trade will be enhanced by completion of this short, but valuable course.

TOPICS: M.I.G. welding skills Servicing motor vehicles Diagnosis of faults in small motors Correction of faults in small motors

GAOLS: St. Heliers, Oberon, Parklea, Cessnock (other gaols as required).

VIDEO I FILM I MEDIA I DRAMA AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0205 ATTENDANCE: 4 (hpw)

This course is designed to provide training in all aspects of the operation of video equipment and associated production work. The course is also designed to provide a televised communication facility within an institution, and is normally conducted mid-semester, using up-to-date equipment.

COURSE TOPICS: Operation of video cameras Operation of video recorders Use of editing equipment Copy(ng tapes Production broadcasting Compiling internal live news broadcasts Use of broadcasting equipment

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TYPING Stage I AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0206 ATTENDANCE: 5-10 (hpw)

Learn to touch type accurately a variety of office documents at a usable standard within a reasonable time, using up-to-date computer software.

During the course you will learn to use correct posture and effective typing techniques to avoid occupational health problems.

On completion of the course, your chances of gaining employment upon release will be enhanced.

COURSE TOPICS: Type a one page letter and accompanying envelope using fully blocked open punctuation format Centre material vertically and horizontally Type on ruled or dotted lines Display test using A5 and A4 paper Type a memoranda on printed and plain forms Proof read Understand the use of electronic function keys Perform speed tests Plan and type a tabulated 2-4 column display

GAOLS: Mulawa, Norma Parker Centre.

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This course is for students with keyboarding skills to improve their speed and accuracy through timed writings and straight copy practice, with computer assisted learning.

The course will enable students to type a more detailed copy in a reasonable time and at a satisfactory standard.

COURSE TOPICS: Perform timed writings with improved speed and accuracy Type business letters using modern styles with open and closed punctuation Type displays using electronic functions Plan tabulated displays .tor alpha, numerical and decimal columns, using decimal tabulation function where applicable Use the phrase memory for effective time saving typewritten copy Understand the purpose of multifunction keys in relation to electronic typewriting

GAOLS: Mulawa, Norma Parker Centre.

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r POWER CRANE CERTIFICATE

AWARD: Certificate (NSW Workcover Authority) ATTENDANCE: 6 (hpw)

If you intend to enter the construction industry upon release, this course will train you in the safe use and maintenance of forklift, backhoe and front end loaders.

Once you have a permit you could be employed within the gaol which would enable you to gain the necessary experience to pass the workcover examination and gain a Certificate of Competence.

Your driver's certificate will enhance your chances of employment upon release.

COURSE TOPICS: Safe use and maintenance of

forklifts backhoes front end loaders

GAOLS: St Heliers, Kirkconnell, Oberon (and other gaols as required).

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These NSW TAFE courses are run from time to time in N.S.w. Prisons, dependent on Prisoner needs, Prison Industries needs and availability of funding.

Consult your Education Officer about NSW TAFE courses, and ask for a copy of the current NSW TAFE Handbook.

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BRICKLAYING - TRADE During your term of imprisonment it is possible for you to gain a Bricklaying Trade Certificate.

The Course is conducted by NSW TAFE teachers and is conducted over a period of th ree years.

Training will be provided in all aspects of laying and bonding bricks and similar building blocks, constructing ornamental panels, feature walls, arches and columns. You will also be able to gain an understanding of the associated problems of domestic, commercial and public buildings.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY - TRADE This three year course offers practical and theoretical training in both carpentry and joinery, focusing on domestic housing, commercial and industrial building, alteration and maintenance procedures and joinery works.

Upon completion of the course you will be awarded a Trade Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.

FARM WELDING This course is for those working in the farming industry. Students' will become proficient in the techniques of oxy-acetylene and electric welding and their use in the construction and maintenance of farm equipment.

The course is conducted for 3 hours per week for 12 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment.

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FITTING AND MACHINING The trade of fitting and machining covers a wide range of industrial needs which will enable you to gain employment as a Tradespersons' Assistant.

These include machine maintenance, basic machining (turning, milling, grinding) specialised machining (such as: gear cutting, tool cutting), print reading and interpretation, current trade practices and technology.

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Participants will be shown the use of hand and power tools as well as workshop safety.

HORTICULTURE If you are working on a prison farm you will find this course Of benefit both during your time in prison and after release.

You will be shown how to propagate plants, how to use equipment and tools, and how to bring plants to marketable size.

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Become an industrial machinist. Not only does this course give you the skills needed to work in the Needleroom on the production line, but is also a pre-requisite for most subjects in the School of Fashion in NSW TAFE.

You will learn the health and safety requirements of the workplace, develop machinist skills in eye, hand and foot co-ordination and the skills required to manipulate and handle a product using a variety of fabrics through all phases of assembly.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT In this course you will learn the practical skills required to assist in the operation of commercial establishments such as hotels, motels, clubs, restaurants, hostels and hospitals.

You will learn to perform the duties of Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Hand and Catering Assistant. These skills can be of advantage to you when you re·enter the workforce.

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Reception Duties.

These skills would offer the student employment in Office Administration of any large company or to enable them to be self employed.

Some of the skills include business documents, operation of a petty cash system, basic banking procedures, telephone technique and basic record keeping methods.

PAINTING AND DECORATING Become a painter and decorator. This is an ideal trade if you would like to be self employed. You will learn about painting processes and materials such as: wallpapering, spray painting, light scaffolding, glazing, decorative effects, costing

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PLUMBING HARDWARE SALES In this course you will develop the knowledge and skills required to work in wholesale or retail plumbing hardware sales.

You will obtain theoretical skills associated with plumbing sales, gain practical hand skills, procedure of ordering plumbing hardware, org"anize stock and inventory control, arrangement and display of plumbing hardware.

PLUMBING INDUSTRY SKILLS This course will provide you with the basic skills that are necessary to undertake and complete small plumbing projects.

You will obtain basic practical handskills, basic technical drawing skills, theory skills associated with domestic plumbing work, practical skills with oxy-acetylene welding, pipe cutting and threading, pipe bending, sheetmetal work, joining of various metals.

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Areas of instruction cover basic preparation of artwork and film planning, plate production, planning of projects, problem solving related to plates and printing, small lithographic offset press operation with progression from simple to complete jobs and small offset office functions.

This course will enable you to gain skills which will not only enhance your work prospects and enable you to be employed in a printshop at the gaol.

UPHOLSTERY Join an Upholstery Class. Learn to upholster all types of furniture. The course incorporates an appreciation of the allied skills of woodworking machinery, cabinet making and french polishing.

Learn a variety of skills, including pin cushion upholstery, cushion making upholstery, springing, facing and finishes.

This is an ideal trade if you would like to be self employed.

VEHICLE DETAILING A valuable skill that you may be able to use upon your release, this course will give you instruction and practical experience in vehicle cleaning and detailing for customer presentation. Included in this course is engine and underbody cleaning, use of high pressure cleaners, mechanical polishers and upholstery cleaning. Instruction in the use of polishes, waxes and rustproofing is included.

This course is conducted by TAFE teachers for 12 hours per week over a 12 week period and on completion you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment.

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VEGETABLE PRODUCTION Join the Vegetable Production course. You will gain practical experience in all aspects of vegetable production including: soil management, assessmg texture and structure propagation, growing seedlings, pest and disease control through to harvesting the

mature crop.

Also learn to construct a hot house and grow seedlings for the vegetable garden.

Design and construct new areas for vegetables.

This practical experience will be of great value when you are released either by working in a market garden or by growing your own vegetables as a cost saving

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WELDING ELECTRIC ARC In this course you will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of electric arc welding, flame cutting and fabrication techniques. The course is for those who will be working in light and heavy engineering industries.

The course· is conducted for 4 hours per week, 36 weeks per year for 2 years and upon completion you will be awarded a Certificate.

The Welding Oxy-acetylene Certificate may be taken at the same time with this course.

WELDING OXY-ACETYLENE In this course students learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of oxy­acetylene welding.

The course is conducted for 4 hours per week for 36 weeks over a 2 year period. Upon completion you will be awarded an Oxy-Acetylene Welding Certificate.

The Welding Electric Arc Certificate may be undertaken at the same time as this course.

WOODMACHINING Learn new skills, join a Woodmachining Course. Learn to make your own furniture or use your skills to find employment upon release.

You will acquire a variety of skills including: use of basic tools, construction of basic joints, furniture construction principles, practices of First Aid, maintenance of woodworking machinery and setting up of heads and cutters ..

You will trace the beginnings of furniture styles and designs and follow their development throughout the ages.

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An introductory course in the basic concepts of computers and programming is available. The course covers computer hardware and software, data processing techniques, programming using the BASIC language; computer systems development and office automation.

Inmates who show potential in this field are encouraged to continue their studies through correspondence courses in computing and computer programming.

WORD PROCESSING AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0301 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

Become a Word Processing Operator. Update your existing office skills, using current computer hardware and software.

The certificate you receive will assist you in obtaining employment in a variety of businesses.

COURSE TOPICS: Touch typing Disk housekeeping Technology theory (Hardware I Software) Using a printer bisk and computer care Word Perfect word processing

GAOLS: Mulawa, Parramatta, (other gaols as required).

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Consult your Education Officer about NSW TAFE courses and refer to the NSW

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COMPUTER SKILLS AWARDS: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0302 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

This course is divided into three inter-related sections:

Stage One is for the beginner and covers a general range of basic concepts dealing with the understanding, operation and usage of computers.

Stage Two covers an introduction to MS DOS operating system and computer applications in word processing, data base design and use of spreadsheets.

Stage Three covers the advanced usage of word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Also included will be an introduction to Desktop Publishing and computer languages.

GAOLS: Berrima, Cessnock, Maitland, Mulawa, Norma Parker Centre, Parramatta, Remand Centre, Training Centre.

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It is often difficult to express a point of view, discuss a topic and enable another person to understand your ideas. In other words, it is difficult to communicate clearly.

This course will help you to communicate in a more socially and personally constructive manner. You will be given skills in communication, interviewing and relaxation, using audio and video assisted instruction.

By gaining these skills, you will be helped to communicate more effectively, control aggressive behaviour with socially acceptable methods, be able to relax when stressed and develop a better presentation for parole and work interviews.

COURSE TOPICS: Communications Skills Assertiveness Interviewing Skills Stress Management Relaxation Skills

GAOLS: Parramatta, Special Care Unit (and other gaols as required).

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COOKING AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0402 ATTENDANCE: 3·15 (hpw)

Cooking (Basic) After your release you may wish to share cooking responsibilities. You may need to cook for yourself and avoid having to buy expensive take-away foods.

This course is designed to teach you how to cook simple, inexpensive meals·. The course will also teach you basic hygiene and nutrition by having a more balanced diet and so achieve a healthier lifestyle. COURSE TOPICS:

Planning inexpensive meals. Shopping for meals. Basic hygiene Basic nutrition Cooking simple inexpensive meals.

GAOLS: Grafton, Mulawa, Parramatta (and other gaols as required).

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The general focus of the programme will be on two aspects of family life - Family Relationships and Family Management.

COURSE TOPICS: Establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and children. Maintaining relationships whilst in gaol. Family management. Organisation, planning, discipline, roles and responsibilities.

GAOLS: Parramatta (and other gaols as required).

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Research has shown that lack of skills in providing basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) for self and family often leads to stressful situations and the return of people to prison.

The aim of this course is to prepare inmates for life after release by encouraging them to improve their skills in providing for themselves and their family.

COURSE TOPICS: Work values Job search skills Resumes Job applications Interviews Housing

. Helping Agencies Life management on the outside Household management Relationships

GAOLS: Bathurst, Goulburn, Mulawa, Norma Parker Centre, Parramatta, Silverwater Training Centre (and other gaols as required).

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STRESS MANAGEMENT AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0405 ATTENDANCE: 1-5 (hpw)

To assist you in coping with stress this course has been designed to achieve for you a higher quality of life both within prison and particularly when you are released.

. The course will help you to recognise stress and how to deal with its symptoms and adopt a positive approach to life. Audio and video assisted instruction is used.

COURSE TOPICS: Relaxation Aerobics Benefits of Exercise Motivation Techniques Basic Nutrition How to live with tension

GAOLS: Lithgow, Norma Parker Centre (and other gaols where required).

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Creative Writing This course is designed for those interested in developing their skills and techniques in writing. This course caters for beginners, as well as those with some writing experience.

COURSE TOPICS: Explore writing as a process Reinforce and strengthen language skills Explore writing techniques Gain knowledge of different styles of writing

GAOLS: Special Care Unit (and other gaols as required).

FITNESS TRAINING AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0502 ATTENDANCE: 2 (hpw)

If you would like to raise your level of fitness, this course will show you how to train correctly and how to use available equipment. The course will also provide you with an understanding of the significant effect diet can have on your fitness and general health.

You will, during the course be assisted in achieving your individual fitness objectives through aerobic exercises, gym training and weight training.

COURSE TOPICS: Understanding body movement, stamina and muscle development. Relationship between appropriate diet and general good health. Design individual exercise programme. Awareness of basic exercise physiology.

GAOLS: Grafton, St. Heliers (and other gaols as required).

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LEATHERCRAFT AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0503 ATTENDANCE: 6 (hpw)

Join a Leathercraft Course. This will give you an excellent opportunity to learn a new craft which can e.ventually provide a potential income.

Learn a range of leathercraft skills including measuring, making and following patterns and cutting out. Learn joining techniques and decorative techniques such as plaiting, carving and applique.

Produce a range of leathergoods such as belts, bags, tobacco pouches and wallets.

COURSE TOPICS: Understanding the raw material Leatherwork techniques Joining techniques Decorative techniques Moulding techniques Proper use and care of tools

GAOLS: Assessment Prison (and other gaols where required).

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MUSIC APPRECIATION AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS I AMEB) COURSE: No. 0504 ATTENDANCE: 5 (hpw)

If you would like a creative outlet, the Music Appreciation Course is recommended. In this course you will be able to study the theory of music and also gain practical skills in playing musical instruments.

Students who show above average ability and interest, will be encouraged to sit for the A.M.E.B. Examinations and gain a Certificate of Achievement. Students will also be encouraged to write and play their own musical compositions and record thei r own music.

The music programme provides you with an opportunity to learn a recreational skill and with continual development and practice, this skill can have commercial applications, as well as helping you to read and write.

COURSE TOPICS: Basics of reading and writing musical notes Understanding of musical terms Learn basic maintenance and care of musical instruments Learn basic musical skills Learn guitar playing techniques Write and play your own musical compositions Learn to play the organ

GAOLS: Cessnock, Grafton, Maitland, Parramatta (and other gaols as necessary).

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POTTERY

This course provides an introduction to the basic techniques of handbuilt and wheel thrown pottery.

Glaze and decorate pieces you have designed yourself.

Learn stacking and firing procedures and become aware of health and safety issues in the gaol pottery workshop.

Appreciate the historical aspects of pottery.

COURSE TOPICS: Nature of clay Clay preparation Hand built techniques Wheel throwing Glazing Decorative techniques Packing and firing bisque and glaze ware Management of pottery workshop

GAOLS: Bathurst, Berrima, Cessnock, Goulburn, Grafton, Kirkconnell, Lithgow, Mulawa, Norma Parker Centre, Remand Centre, Special Care Unit (other gaols where required).

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AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0506 ATTENDANCE: 5-10 (hpw)

Create your own fabric designs for clothing, furnishings and T-shirts.

Techniques include: basic cutting, attaching stencils and printing.

Learn about the types of inks available and care and maintenance of the equipment.

COURSE TOPICS: Basic cutting. Attaching stencils. Printing and cleaning screen and squeegee. Care of equipment. Design. Inks.

GAOLS: Parklea, Parramatta (and other gaols where needed).

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The course aim is to teach the traditional techniques of art and craft and in doing so, create an awareness of the cu IlUre.

COURSE TOPICS: Learn the traditional techniques of how paint is applied with sticks, leaves and feathers and bark

Understand the symbolic designs, learn how to read different art forms

Create bead jewellery designs. Be able to identify certain woods for artefact making and for framing

Make natural seed pod jewellery. Create natural collage paintings using natural fibres, grasses, nuts and bark

Learn the traditional methods of grinding, refining and mixing of sacred ochres

Make bush beads and bush string traditionally from bark, wax and palm leaves

Know the traditional meaning of colours and why and when they are used in traditional art

GAOLS: Assessment Prison, Bathurst, Goulburn, Maitland, Mulawa, Parklea, Parramatta, Reception Prison (other gaols where required).

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ABORIGINAL CULTURE AWARD: Certificate (NSWCS) COURSE: No. 0602 ATTENDANCE: 5-15 (hpw)

Learn about aboriginal culture.

COURSE TOPICS: Pre 1600AD history Land rights Tribal structure and kinship Bushcraft and survival Bush medicine Council of elders Tribal Law Marriage and Divorce - Trible style

GAOLS:

Assessment Prison, Bathurst, Goulburn, Maitland, Mulawa, Parklea, Parramatta, Reception Prison (other gaols as required).

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COURSES Educational courses provided to prisoners vary for the following reasons:

- availability of appropriately trained, qualified and experienced teachers - funding levels - security reasons - NSW Corrective Services policy prisoner and Prisoner Industries needs

The courses listed in this handbook provide a broad cross-section of available . programmes. The availability will change from time-to-time. Up-to-date information can be obtained from your Education Officer.

AWARDS I CERTIFICATES For NSW TAFE courses, you will be given an award appropriate to the educational level and length of the course:

Diploma Associate Diploma Advanced Certificate Certificate Statement of Attainment College Statement

NSW Corrective Services awards a Certificate where: an inmate enrols in a course taught by teachers who have qualifications and teaching experience equivalent to NSW TAFE; attends the course for 80% of the maximum possible hours and achieves prescribed course targets. The length of courses will vary in accordance with the prisoners need and the time prisoners are at a specific gaol.

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PRISONER EDUCATION PROPERTY As pa~t of the NSW Corrective Services policy relating to prisoners property, the following information specifically relates to education and hobby materials allowed In cells (Information Bulletin, 31/10/90, pll):

i) Subject to prisoners' attaining excellent levels of behaviour and

• participation on approved supervised Education Courses' ,

• participation of approved hobby courses;

limited education/hobbycraft material may be retained in cells if approved by Superintendents subject to such material being clearly visible to Prison Officers. Any approved ,Education or Hobby Material must be listed clearly on the Superintendent s approval, a copy of which is to be given to the respective Wing Officers.

ii) Maximum Security Prisoners may only retain in cells educational books treatises or other reading material directly relevant to the immediat~ educallOn needs of subjects actually being studied. PreviOUS semester/term material will not be permitted in cells and is to be removed from institutions.

If you need to use equipment in your education course you should be aware that the property policy imposes certain restrictions. These are:

Radio or Radio Cassette (not both)

Cassette tapes

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The purchase of prescribed textbooks and materials necessary for a subject is covered by the Department and arranged by the Education Staff (within the budget allocated).

The gaol library is also available for general reference material.

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PRISON LIBRARIES Libraries are located in all N.SW. prisons. All have books, journals and other material on a variety of topics and some have one or more specialised collections. Some prison libraries loan cassettes, as well as books. If you have never used a library, now is the time to learn. If you are familiar with libraries, keep in touch with your

prison library .

NUMBER OF SUBJECTS TO BE STUDIED As most subjects require considerable study, you are advised to enrol in only one or two subjects at the same time. By restricting the number of subjects you study you will be giving yourself a better chance of success. If you consider it essential to undertake more than two subjects you should discuss your needs with the Education Officer (prisoner education property restrictions apply).

FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES In undertaking any studies you should always take into consideration the other gaol activities in which you are involved, and the suitability of the environment for study. Semester I classes run from January to June; Semester II July to December for

NSWCS. For NSW TAFE refer to Handbook.

Our teachers are appropriately qualified, trained and experienced.

FULL TIME STUDIES Before starting a course of full time study you should carefully consider your ability to undertake the required subjects, taking into consideration the other gaol activities in which you are involved. The final decision on the number of subjects you undertake should be made after consultation and discussion with your Education Officer. Opportunities for full-time studies are limited, restricted to certain gaols, and subject

to Superintendent appr9val.

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EXAMINATIONS Correspondence course examinations are conducted at the gaol and supervised by Education Officers.

WORK RELEASE AND EDUCATION If you are about to enter Work Release you may also become eligible to attend an educational course conducted at a TAFE college or university.

In this situation you should carefully consider your capabilities of commencing both activities at the same time. This would occur if you were to commence Work Release during February or July 1 i.e., when educational courses commence.

You should be aware that the commencement of either Work Release or an educational course will place you under additional pressure. Whilst you will be entitled to commence both activities at the same time, your ability should be carefully considered in consultation with your Education Officer.

PRISONER TUTORING Through the N.S.w. TAFE's Literacy Volunteer Tutoring Programme you can learn Reading, Writing and Maths from other prisoners. Prisoners enrol in this N.S.w. TAFE course, which operates in many gaols and they, in turn tutor other prisoners. Prisoner tutors can help you if you are unable to attend the gaol's Literacy classes. Also, prisoners with trained skills have been used as tutors in a range of other courses (subject to Superintendent's approval).

EDUCATION THROUGH VIDEO An increasing number of videos are available to assist inmates in reading and writing, listening, speaking and maths skills. Some NSW gaols have an on-line education video channel into your cell. Gaols have up-to-date video equipment.

In addition, a number of videos are available in areas such as, relaxation/job interview skills, aboriginal culture, general studies and Job Search. Additional videos on other subjects are being obtained on a continuing basis.

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In cases where the lowest security rating has not been achieved, it may be possible for some courses to be conducted through correspondence.

Typical courses undertaken by inmates have been: catering, landscaping, industrial training, painting and decorating, advertising, vehicle painting, computer training and a variety of University Degrees.

DISTANCE EDUCATION (Correspondence Courses)

WHERE CAN I GET ADVICE? It is not intended that this handbook should be the sole means of deciding on a suitable course. You are encouraged to discuss your study ideas and plans with your Education Officer.

If your are sure of the course you wish to undertake, but need to discuss initial chOice of subjects, study load or similar topics, contact your Education Officer.

Once you have chosen a course, check with the Education Officer that it is available externally i.e. by correspondence.

WHERE CAN I ENROL? Correspondence courses are available on a wide range of subjects from various colleges. The main colleges used are:

- NSW TAFE, Open College, Redfern NSW. - Queensland Distance Education College, Brisbane, Queensland. - TAFE External Studes College, Perth, Western Australia. - Adult Migrant Education Service, Distance Learning Programme,

Surry Hills, NSW

A list of approved correspondence courses within New South Wales prisons includes the following, e.g.:

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DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE LIST Aboriginal Studies Adult Literacy Accounting Agriculture Animal Husbandry Banking Bookkeeping Banking and Finance Basic Safety Business Procedures Commerce Commercial Shipping Communications Certificate in General Education Creative Writing Construction Dairy Farming Diesel Engine Operation Drafting Electrical Theory English Environment Management Food and Nutrition

, Farm Records Farm Economics Grain Handling Farm Machinery English English as a Second Language Freelance Journalism Higher School Certificate Legal Principles Office Procedures Medical Records Numeracy Painting and Decorating Pig Raising Plumbing Business Principles Poultry Farming

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Pest Control Psychology Post Secondary Study Refrigeration Sheep and Wool Supervision in Action Stock and Station Practice Survey Drafting Small Business Management Showcard and Ticket Writing Salesmanship Steam Engine Operation Steam Boiler Attendants Structural Engineering Surveying Short Story Writing Timber Weed Control Practices Working with People Water Supply Welfare Practices University Studies

DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ambulance Superintendents ............................................. Work Experience Ambulance Supervision ..................................................... Working in Field Automotive Electrician ............................................ Auto Testing Equipment Bakers .............................................................. Trade Experience Required Buttermaking .................................................... Industrial Work Experience Clerks of Works ........................................................... Only Some Subjects Construction ................................ , .................................. Materials Required Catering ............................................. Some Subjects Only, Text, Practicals Data Processing ........................................... Computers Under Supervision Drainage Work .................................................... Require Work Experience Dressmaking ................................. , ............ Sewing Machines and Materials

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DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

Engineering ................................................................... Text and Practicals Electrical Trades ............................................................ Text and Practicals Greenkeeping ....................................... Practicals I Some Subjects Without Hairdressing ................................................................................. Practicals Horticulture ......................................................................... Many Practicals Horticulture Science ..................................................... Trade Qualifications Health Care Staff ........................................................................ Field Work LP Gas Installers .......................................................... Entry Requirements Languages .................................................................................... Recorder Microcomputers ............................................ Computers Under Supervision Mechanical Engineering .......................... Texts, Drawing Boards, Practicals Management and Health ............................................... Text and Practicals Notetaking ............................................................. Tape Recorder Required Photography ............................................... 35mm Film Camera I Film I etc. Small Business Management. .................................................. Work Shops Trade Course ........................ Assessment Where Prisoners have Practicals Showcard and Ticketwriting ........................................... Paint and Materials Typewriti ng ................................................................................... Typewriter Wiring Refresher ........................................... .4 Years Experience Required Water Plumbing ................................................. Required Work Experience

ARE COURSES AVAILABLE FOR MY SPECIAL CONCERNS?

Yes, specific courses are available, for example:

ABORIGINAL STUDIES Aboriginal Studies courses are provided in many gaols. These attempt to use materials relevent to your aboriginal culture, and where available, aboriginal only classes are conducted (depending on need and funding) using aboriginal teachers (or teachers sensitive to your culture). Tutorial assistance for aboriginals in courses is provided from time-to-time by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Training.

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Fluency in the English language is helpful in communicating in gaols and in gaining employment.

YOUNG OFFENDERS Some gaols provide specially structured programmes which include: employment, education, life skills and counselling. These Young Offender Programmes demand high personal involvement and intensive evaluation. This approach has proved successful.

PRISONERS WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS Special courses are provided in some gaols to help you increase your work skills, communication with prisoners and Prison Officers, and reading, writing and arithmetic. Particular equipment is available to help your learning.

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BETWEEN THE LINES VIDEOS These videos present a series of stories about people who have difficulties with reading and writing. There are four videos with two programmes on each. Each programme shows some useful ideas which may help with reading and writing problems. See your Education Officer for further information.

BETWEEN THE LINES WORKBOOK This workbook is for adults who want to improve their reading and writing. It goes with the "Between the Lines" videos.

There are eight chapters in the workbook. one for each video programme. The videos are helpful for those using the handbook (see above).

Each chapter shows ways to learn different sorts of reading and writing, such as filling in forms, reading bills or writing notes. The booklet has practice examples with answers.

N.S.W. PRISONER LITERACY RESOURCE PACKAGE (1990)

N.S.W. CORRECTIVE SERVICES This book is intended to:

- overcome the institutional isolation of prison teachers; - to promote learning to a wider range of inmates; - to help you to take responsiblity for your own learning; - to assist you to use computers; - to assist you to develop job skills, self-esteem and achieve objectives.

Contact your Education Officer for a copy.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN - A GUIDE FOR ADULTS

The booklet, Opportunities to Learn, gives you information on various organisations providing education on your release, e.g.:

Evening and Community Colleges. Workers Educational Association (W.E.A.) Universities TAFE (Technical and Further Education) Correspondence Courses I Distance Education.

N.S.W. PRISONER LITERACY LEAFLET N.S.W. CORRECTIVE SERVICES (1991)

Sets out literacy programmes in gaols, and expected achievements.

WHO PAYS? The N.S.w. Department of Corrective Services, within the budget allocated, provides funds: to pay for in-gaol classes for teachers employed by the Department and for N.S.w. TAFE teachers employed in gaols; correspondence study; for textbooks; and for prisoner writing materials if enrolled in an education course.

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WHERE DO I GET INFORMATION? Your gaol Education Officer is usually the best source of information on education courses in prison. Gaol Reception Committees, Programme Review Committees, Unit Managers and Case Workers usually collect details on prison education courses.

Your Education Officer at the following gaols can provide up-to-date information on specific programmes of education and work skills training available at individual institutions:

Assessment Prison, Long Bay Bathurst Gaol Berrima Training Centre Cessnock Corrective Centre Cooma Prison Emu Plains Training Centre Glen Innes Afforestation Camp Goulburn Training Centre Grafton Gaol Lithgow Prison Kirkconnell Afforestation Camp Maitland Gaol Mulawa Training & Detention Centre for Women Norma Parker Centre Oberon Afforestation Camp Parklea Prison Parramatta Gaol Reception Prison, Long Bay Remand Centre, Long Bay St. Heliers Prison Silverwater Prison Training Centre, Long Bay

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