1. OCEAN GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC.
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION 20459

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OGNC was established as a centre in 1980 through a community initiative driven by 2 local women.
OGNC offers over 130 hobby, community and accredited training courses each quarter.
OGNC provides community development projects and a major youth project to community members within their local region.
OGNC is the only NC in the Barwon South West region that is an RTO and was endorsed in 2005.

3. Over the past 6 years OGNC has been offering accredited courses to other Centres within the Barwon South West Region
MOU’s are in place to meet individual organisations learn local training needs
Training was contracted in discussion with each centre

4. THE ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR CENTRE
OGNC offers courses in accredited training within your local community
MOU’s were designed to meet individual organisation’s needs
Smaller class sizes and minimum numbers
Lower course fees to your clients
Individual training options and RPL opportunities to your clients.

5. HOW THIS CAN HAPPEN
OGNC has a sound understanding of the Neighbourhood Centre Sector
OGNC does not have high overheads and large management structures as some of the bigger RTO’s
All training is accredited and compliant under AQTF 2015 standards and VRQA and is recognised nationally

6. WHAT COURSES WE OFFER
The following full courses will be on offer from 2016 – individual units can be offered also
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Food Supervisors
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Home Care)
Certificate III in Business Administration
Certificate III in Business Administration (medical)
Certificate IV in Education Support
Certificate IV in Aging Support
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Certificate IV in Disability
Diploma of Community Services (Case management and Social Housing)
Diploma of Alcohol and other drugs
Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Early childhood education and care
Diploma of Youth Work

7. ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
Each centre will be required to sign a MOU valid for 2016 outlining the conditions and charges
Centres are to then submit the training request form
OGNC will then match your training requirements with tutors availability
A confirmation of training will be sent to each centre
Each centre is to advertise the course in their local newsletters listing OGNC as the RTO and booking office
OGNC will take all bookings and payments for courses.
OGNC will pay room rental, photocopying, max number bonus and $20 per student for tea/coffee.
This can be invoiced monthly

8. OGNC will complete all paperwork, funding eligibility,
pre - training interviews and literacy and numeracy tests prior to courses commencing
OGNC will carry all risk in regard to student payments.
- OGNC will ask all students to pay a deposit
- OGNC will invoice students with a payment plan and payment options
- OGNC will provide centres with options for collecting cash from students either with the trainer or through the centres.
OGNC will also advertise the courses within their program and local media outlets, including the Geelong Advertiser on a Saturday once a quarter for your venue
OGNC will provide you with marketing material for your centre and the courses including logos required.

9. Trainers
All of our trainers meet AQTF quality standards and are compliant with qualifications.
OGNC can utilise your trainers for training as long as they meet regulations
Student and tutor resources are provided by OGNC
No paperwork is required by your organisation to deliver these courses.

10. How do we do this?
Information is provided in the 2016 booklet in regards to what we offer
OGNC will discuss your training requirements and MOU requirements
Planning of course time tabling will take place each quarter
Delivery to commence once min numbers reached
Training request forms must be returned by weeks 6 of each term for delivery in the next quarter

11. OGNC CONTACT DETAILS Address: 1 John Dory Drive Ocean Grovee
PHONE:
FAX:
WEB
Office open hours:
Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 5pm

12. Our support staff contacts
Nicki Dunne Manager Tues to Friday 8am to 4pm
Phone: or
Julie Long Adult Education Mon Wed Thurs 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 2pm to 8pm
Phone:
Josie Wallis Enrolment Mon to Thurs 1pm to 7pm
Kerry Wilson RTO Compliance and Student Liaison
Mon to Thurs 11am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Bree Fankhauser Reception Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm