IELTS stands for “International English Language Testing System”. It is a test of English language skills designed for those who want to study in the medium of English either at University or College and for those who seek employment opportunities in other English Speaking countries. The IELTS Preparation Course is a comprehensive multi – level course aimed at preparing students for both the Academic and General Training Modules of the English Language Testing System [IELTS].The Course teaches English Language that the students need, to ensure success in tertiary studies in addition to training the students in the various test- taking strategies for each language skill tested by the IELTS.
The test is in four parts reflecting the four basic language skills:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
Performance is rated on a scale of 1-9. Candidates receive a Test Report Form which shows their overall performance reported as a single band score and receive individual scores for each part of the test.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Begin, maintain and end a conversation with a native English speaker with a high degree of fluency
- Use vocabulary wide enough to communicate, orally as well as written, with a high degree of accuracy on a range of topics
- Fully understand details in speech directed to him and fully comprehend details in information via reading or viewing
- Predict with a high degree of accuracy the content of a complex piece of text
- Describe in detail complex graphical information, facts, figures and trends
- Write highly coherent and well-structured letters and essays on appropriate topics
Target Groups
- Students who wish to further their Education Overseas e.g. New Zealand, Australia, America, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Canada etc.
- Anyone who wish to migrate abroad- Anyone who intends to find employment abroad particularly in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and United Kingdom
Program/Fee Schedule
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Course Code
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Fee
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Hours
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Total Fee
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Time
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DIL IELTS 01
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$25 per hour
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6
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$150
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4pm-6pm ( for 3 days)
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DIL IELTS 02
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$25 per hour
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12
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$300
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4pm-6pm (for 6 days)
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*The timing may be flexible depending on the convenience of students.
*This course is offered from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) throughout the year and Candidates can apply whenever they need training/preparation for the IELTS test.
Job Seeking Skill
Job searching can be emotionally exhausting, especially if the search lasts for a long time. You can improve your chances of finding a job by casting a wide net, polishing up your resume and practicing your interview technique. This course enhances your skills and prepares you to seek new job or change jobs.All pertinent information relating to the course shall be emailed to the participant. Participants are required to check their emails regularly for communication from the lecturer.
Course Outcomes
- Enhancing job seeking skills
- Meeting challenges of corporate reorganization, new technologies and global competitions
- Reduced fear of unemployment- Increase in potential job satisfaction
Target Group
Secondary and Tertiary students, school leavers, job seekers and other interested persons in need of job search skills.
Course Content and Reading References
All reading materials have been provided in your training manual.
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Day 1
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Registration/Welcome
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0900 – 0945
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Ice breaking
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0945 - 1015
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CV writing – skills
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Types of CV, Difference between Resume and CV, Hands on practice on CV writing
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 – 1600
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Presentation/discussion on CV writing, challenges
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion & Recapitulation of the course
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Day 2
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Recapping Day 1
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0900 – 1015
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Ice breaking, video on interviews, Interview skills
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Video – interviews showing skills, discussion
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 – 1600
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Practical interviews – pairs (interviewee/interviewer), discussions
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion, Recapitulation of the course, Presentation of Certificate
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Entry Requirements
The student must have some work experience.
Program/Fee Schedule
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Venue
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Dates
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Duration
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Fees
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Strategy
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Nadi
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9 Apr
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13 hrs: contact
5 hrs : self directed learning
18 hrs: total
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$190
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20 %: Summative Assessments
30 %: 1 Assignment
50%: Final Examination
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Nabua
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16 Apr
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Labasa
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23 Apr
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Powerful Presentations and Public Speaking Skills
While hard work and good ideas are essential to success, our ability to express those ideas and get others to join us is just as important. Presenting to groups is one of the most stressful experiences for many people. This is borne out by the fact that speaking in public is the number one fear in the world today. This poses a dilemma, in that most presentations are not just about distributing information, they are also about building or losing reputationPresenting skills and people skills are two crucial tools that we need to develop in order to meet the increasing demands placed on us to present our messages and proposals.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Improve self-image and build confidence
- Overcome nerves in order to present effectively
- Be more assertive when presenting
- Improve competency to communicate a message to an audience
- Be able to structure a presentation to ensure a positive outcome
- Communicate complex information
- Use visual aids appropriately and effectively
- Handle audience interaction
Target Group
Managers, team leaders, supervisors and others who make regular presentations as a means of communication in forums and meetings.
Course Content and Reading References
The training will be further facilitated by the aid of activity logs and Prioritized ‘to do’ lists.
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Day 1
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Registration/Welcome
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0900 – 0945
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Introduction
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0945 - 1015
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Goal Setting and Prioritizing
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Presentation skills, Communications skills, Improve competency to communicate a message to an audience
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 - 1500
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Outline presentation – group work
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1500 – 1600
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Structure presentation – group work, Preparing visuals, Research for a given presentation topic (take home work)
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion & Recapitulation of the course
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Day 2
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Group presentations using visuals
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0900 – 1015
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Group presentations continued
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Improve competency to communicate a message to an audience – group discussion/feedback on presentations, Public speaking skills
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 – 1600
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Promptu and impromptu speeches by participants – practice using skills
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion, Recapitulation of the course, Presentation of Certificates
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Entry RequirementsThe student must have some work experience.
Program/Fee Schedule
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Venue
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Dates
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Duration
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Fees
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Strategy
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Nadi
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13 Apr
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13 hrs: contact
5 hrs : self directed learning
18 hrs: total
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$190
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20 %: Summative Assessments
30 %: 1 Assignment
50%: Final Examination
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Nabua
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20 Apr
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Labasa
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27 Apr
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Time Management Skills
Time management is a set of principles, practices, skills, tools, and systems that work together to help you get more value out of your time with the aim of improving the quality of your life. Time Management Skills will help you become highly effective by showing you how to identify and focus on the activities that give you the greatest returns.Investing in these time management activities will actually save you time, helping you work smarter, not harder. What's more, these same techniques help you beat work overload - a key source of stress.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Clarify your goals and achieve them
- Handle people and projects that waste your time
- Be involved in better delegation
- Work more efficiently with your boss/advisor
- Learn specific skills and tools to save you time
- Overcome stress and procrastination
Target Group
This course targets team leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources personnel and any other interested persons who wish to enhance their knowledge on time management.
Course Content and Reading References
The training will be further facilitated by the aid of activity logs and Prioritized ‘to do’ lists.
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Registration/Welcome
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0900 – 0945
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Introduction to Time Management Skills
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0945 - 1015
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Goal Setting and Prioritizing
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Effective delegation, Identifying time wasters, Video, Discussions
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 - 1500
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Time Management Strategies
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1500 – 1600
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Stress Management, Video, Discussions
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion & Recapitulation of the course
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Entry Requirements
The student must have some work experience.
Program/Fee Schedule
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Venue
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Dates
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Duration
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Fees
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Strategy
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Lautoka/Nadi
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7 May
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6.5 hrs : contact
5 hrs : self directed learning
11.5 hrs: total
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$120
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20 %: Summative Assessments
30 %: 1 Assignment
50%: Final Examination
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Nabua
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14 May
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Labasa
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21 May
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Writing- Proposals, Reports, Memos & Email
We all write reports at some stage in our working lives. These ranges from simple accident or stock reports using pro forma, through to complex proposals or submissions involving a range of media such as writing, graphics and recordings. However one should firstly write a proposal before compiling information and writing a report.A report is a presentation containing information, usually based on an investigation. The information is often used for analysis and recommendations which are incorporated in the report.
The information contained in a report is usually associated with taking some action either immediately or at a later date.Given that reports are often the basis for work-related decisions, it is important that they are presented in a logical and coherent way. This helps the wide range of people who may have to use the reports as a basis for action, to understand the outcomes and the basis for decisions.Writing memo and emails are part of daily communications. It is important to master the skills and etiquette.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to display understanding and appreciation towards the following capabilities:
- The business of writing reports
- Types of reports
- Planning the report
- Sources of information
- Producing an outline
- Writing the report
- Organize, develop and edit your reports
- Strategies to help you persuade your readers
- Language in reports
- Quotes, references and acknowledgements
- Presentation of information by numbers
- Use of Visual Aids
- Presenting reports
Target Group
The course is ideal for those personnel who regularly write reports and correspondences within the organizations and also with their outside customers.
Course Content and Reading References
All reading materials have been provided in your training manual.
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Day 1
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Registration/Welcome
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0900 – 0945
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Introduction to Goal Setting and Prioritizing
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0945 - 1015
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Writing research Proposals – skills
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Group work on Proposal writing, Group Presentations of proposals
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 - 1500
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Types of reports, source of information, writing outlines
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1500 – 1600
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Appropriate Language used in Report Writing, Writing report – group work
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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Editing report – visual preparation of report (HW), General Discussion, Recapitulation of the covered topics
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Day 2
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Recapping
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0900 – 1015
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Presentation of reports by groups, Evaluation/discussion
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Quotes, references and acknowledgements, Presentation of information by numbers
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 – 1600
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Writing memo – skills, Group work – memo writing, Email writing – etiquette/skills, Group work – email writing
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion, Recapitulation of the course, Presentation of Certificates
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Entry Requirements
The student must have some work experience.
Program/Fee Schedule
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Venue
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Dates
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Duration
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Fees
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Strategy
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Nadi
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19 Mar
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13 hrs : contact
5 hrs : self directed learning
18 hrs: total
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$190
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20 %: Summative Assessments
30 %: 1 Assignment
50%: Final Examination
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Nabua
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23 Mar
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Labasa
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30 Mar
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How to Conduct Effective Meetings
One of the most costly communication activities in an organization- and seldom recognized as such – is the meeting. The course is designed to take you through meetings from preparation to the actions necessary afterwards. It will help just about anyone who will make better use of their meetings procedures.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will have the following capabilities addressed:
- Policy for meetings
- Different types of meetings
- Plan the meeting
- The agenda
- Chairing the meeting
- How to an effective participant in meetings
- Getting results and actions
- Take good meeting minutes
- Network efficiency
Target Group
Managers, team leaders and any other employee involved in regular meetings.
Course Content and Reading References
All reading materials have been provided in your training manual.
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Day 1
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Time
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Topics
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0830 – 0900
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Registration/Welcome
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0900 – 0945
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Introduction and Ice breaking – video
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0945 - 1015
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Reflection on video
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1015 – 1030
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Morning Tea Break
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1030- 1300
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Meeting Procedures, Note taking - recording
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1300 – 1400
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Lunch Break
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1400 - 1500
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Actual Meeting practice following procedures- making decisions
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1500 – 1600
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Group discussion
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1600 – 1615
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Afternoon Tea Break
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1615 – 1630
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General Discussion, Recapitulation of the course, Presentation of Certificates
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Entry Requirements
The student must have some work experience.
Program/Fee Schedule
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Venue
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Dates
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Duration
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Fees
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Strategy
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Lautoka/Nadi
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6 Jun
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6.5 hrs : contact
5 hrs : self directed learning
11.5 hrs: total
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$120
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20 %: Summative Assessments
30 %: 1 Assignment
50%: Final Examination
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Nabua
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13 Jun
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Labasa
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20 Jun
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