NSW Prisoner Education Course Handbook

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Published by: N.S.W.- Department of Corrective Services
Programmes Division
Box 31, GPO
Sydney, 2001
1991
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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
GAOLS:
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
COURSE: No. 0103
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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WORK NUMERACY
COURSE: No. 0104
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
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".
Turn to page 32 for information on
Life Skills Courses
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VOCATIONAL ART
COURSE: No. 0202
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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FASHION AND DESIGN
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
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
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
I Production of documentaries
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TYPING Stage I
COURSE: No. 0206
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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TYPING Stage II
COURSE: No. 0207
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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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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WORKPLACE
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COURSES
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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This course is an accredited First Aid Course with the Workcover Authority of N.SW.
It provides the theoretical and practical skills required to deliver emergency care
to acutely sick or injured people.
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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HANDTOOL AND WORKSHOP SAFETY
This 10 week course is conducted in conjunction with the Building Maintenance
Programmes being undertaken at various gaols. Prisoners working in building
maintenance gangs are encouraged to undertake this course.
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 reenter the workforce.
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On completion of this course, students will have skills in Office Practice and
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
and estimating.
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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This course will provide you with a grounding in all aspects of small offset printing.
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
measure.
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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 oxy-
acetylene 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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COMPUTER STUDIES
A number of computer awareness courses are conducted, Some by NSW Corrective
Services and others by NSW TAFE, using up-to-date computer hardware and
software.
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
COURSE: No. 0301
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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These NSW TAFE courses are run from time to time dependent on prisoner needs,
Prison Industries needs and funding.
Consult your Education Officer about NSW TAFE courses and refer to the NSW
TAFE Handbook.
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COMPUTER SKILLS
AWARDS: Certificate (NSWCS)
COURSE: No. 0302
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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COMMUNICATIONS
COURSE: No. 0401
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
COURSE: No. 0402
ATTENDANCE: 315 (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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FAMILY MANAGEMENT
COURSE: No. 0403
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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PRE-RELEASE COURSE
COURSE: No. 0404
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
COURSE: No. 0405
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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AWARD:. Certificate (NSWCS)
COURSE: No. 0501
ATTENDANCE: 3 (hpw)
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
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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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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COURSE: No. 0505
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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SILK SCREEN PRINTING
COURSE: No. 0506
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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COURSE: No. 0601
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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COURSE: No. 0602
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 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
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
Television
Maximum
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TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
Minimum
10
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
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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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Prisoners who achieve the lowest security rating (C3) may be eligible to attend N.S.W.
TAFE Colleges and Universities.
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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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. English
Language Learning Systems are available in most gaols.
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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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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Your comments and suggestions on prisoner education courses should be given
to your Education Officer.
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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For further details about N.S.w. Prisoner Education contact:
Director,
Programmes Division,
N.SW. Dept of Corrective Services,
G.P.O. Box 31,
SYDNEY N.SW. 2001.
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Phone: (02) 289 1333
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