Work and Study in Australia

Cruise Company Internship / Work Experience Program

2006-06-15T11:48:00.000+08:00

Perth, Western Australia. Cruise Company Work experience opportunities are currently available with a REAL cruise company onboard REAL river and ocean cruises Experience being a DECKHAND, TOURGUIDE, JETTY-HAND, and more…… Duties CEP will provide various work duties with a cruise company such as; » Tour Guiding, » Deckhand, » Jetty-hand, » General Customer Services, » Various Boat Duties, And many more…… Requirements All clients MUST: » be over 18 years of age and mature, » have at least an intermediate English communication skills level, » have a valid working holiday or student visa with working permission, » be healthy and able to do the work, » provide their own clothing and meals during work experience, » have their own insurance for CEP and provide Work Study with a copy before a CEP position can be guaranteed, » complete and sign the CEP application form before a CEP position can be guaranteed, » spend a minimum of 1 week, maximum of 2 weeks in CEP. (Monday – Friday) Recommendations » We recommend customers wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sun screen while on the boats, jetties and beaches to avoid sun burn. » Please wear black or blue trousers or shorts (no skirts), a white shirt, and comfortable shoes suitable for use on boats. For more information or bookings contact a Work Study office: www.workstudy.com.au

Dolphin Discovery Volunteer Programs

2006-06-07T15:23:00.000+08:00

When I’m asked for something interesting and fun to do in Western Australia, I always recommend doing a few days or a few weeks volunteering at a wild dolphin research and conservation centre. The Dolphin Discovery Centre is a unique place. It is the only site in Australia which can offer shore-based and boat-based interaction with wild dolphins as well as dolphin watching tours and a fascinating and educational Interpretive Centre.

Why be a volunteer? By volunteering for the Dolphin Discovery Centre you will achieve a great sense of satisfaction knowing that you are assisting in a worthwhile project to increase public awareness about dolphins and other marine life. Being a volunteer can be a wonderful experience, you meet people from all around the world, not to mention the dolphins. However your time as a volunteer will involve a lot more than being in the water with the dolphins. Activities of a Volunteer Talking to visitors on the beach and Interpretive Centre - explaining what the DDC does. Assisting to coordinate the Interaction Zone when dolphins visit. Managing the front entrance and Dolphin Room area. Assisting with current research projects or data collection. Assisting with the research program recording observations in the bay and monitoring of dolphin visit to the zone. Inputting the research data into data bases for analysis. General maintenance and cleaning. Objectives The Dolphin Discovery Centre is operated by the Bunbury Dolphin Trust. Opportunities are provided for people to learn about dolphins by interacting with these animals in their natural environment. The Bunbury Dolphin Trust has the following objectives: Education: To provide educational opportunities for the general public and schools. To help develop an understanding of marine mammals and their environment, through interaction with the dolphins of Koombana Bay. Conservation: To support and contribute to the conservation of marine mammals and their environment. Research: To encourage, initiate and conduct research into the well being of all marine mammals and their environment. To endeavour to accumulate knowledge for better marine management and conservation. Tourism: To provide residents, visitors and tourists with a fascinating learning experience centred upon marine mammals and their environment. Our Ecologically Sensitive Ethic The Dolphin Discovery Centre is Australia’s most ecologically aware dolphin interaction experience. We pride ourselves in providing wonderful experiences whilst minimising the impact on the dolphins and their environment. All our visitors can be assured their involvement at the Dolphin Discovery Centre is managed with the welfare of the dolphins as our primary concern.

· All volunteers will receive a Volunteer Certificate on completion of the Volunteer Program. · Volunteers will be provided with a Dolphin Discovery Volunteer shirt to wear as their uniform during volunteer work. Volunteers can also keep the shirt as a souvenir. · During each day of volunteer work in Bunbury, volunteers are entitled to a free lunch. This is a sandwich of their choice, morning and afternoon tea, and unlimited tea and coffee from our café. ALL OTHER MEALS MUST BE PAID FOR. · The orientation session will provide the volunteer with information about Bunbury, and the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Also, maps of Bunbury and return 5-star coach tickets will be provided. · There are wetsuits and snorkel gear available for loan and you will be supplied with lunch. Tea and coffee is complimentary however all other café items need to be purchased. For more info, availability and package prices, contact me or check my website: http://www.workstudy.com.au/

English Teacher Training Program in Australia

2006-06-07T12:16:00.000+08:00

As an experienced ESL English teacher, I'm always asked how native and non-native speakers of English can get the necessary skills and qualifications to teach English overseas. So I thought I'd post this info for everyone interested. This course is ideal for students wishing to return to their own country to seek employment and a teacher or teaching assistant. The program consists of either:

4 week course plus an optional 1 or 2 weeks work experience, or,
an 8 week course plus an optional 1 or 2 week Work Experience Program.

All courses are Accredited!!

Available to Student, Working Holiday and Tourist Visa holders!

This course can help you: » improve your own language skills, » further your teaching qualifications, » gain work experience in an English-speaking Kindergarten or Primary school, » gain employment in your home country, These courses include: » Introduction to Teaching Skills and Methodology. (Theory - Learn how to teach) - Classroom instruction - Teaching reading skills - Effective communication (pronunciation skills) - Error correction (develop grammar skills) - Introduction to developing teaching resources - Lesson planning and presentation » Application of Teaching Skills and Methodology. (Application - Develop teaching skills) - Teaching Reading and Pronunciation - Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary - Classroom techniques/ management - Design and develop teaching resources/ materials - Plan and use assessment tools and methods » Teacher Observation, Practice and Assessment. (Practicum - Practice teaching skills) Use the teaching materials you have prepared during your course to present lessons for your Teaching Practice and Observation. Assessment units: - Present a Reading lesson to class - Present a Grammar and Vocabulary lesson - Present a Speaking and Pronunciation lesson » Work Experience Program. (Work Experience - Use teaching skills) Use teaching skills gained from course to work at a REAL English-speaking Kindergarten or Primary School.

On successful completion of the 4 or 8 week course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in TESOL. On successful completion of the 1 or 2 week work experience, students will be awarded a Certificate of Competency. *NOTE: The exact content and qualification will depend on the course length. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum English (from): IELTS 5.5, or, TOEFL 500, or, Cambridge FCE Requirement: Valid Student, Tourist or Working Holiday Visa. Program Length: 8 weeks + 1 or 2 week work experience. or 4 weeks + 1 or 2 weeks work experience. Course Fees: Total Package from AU$2130 Includes: 4 week Teacher Training Course, Course Materials, Administration and Placement Fee, 1 week Work Experience, and Insurance. If you would like more info, you can ask me or check my website: www.workstudy.com.au