Parramatta Community College - Leisure and Lifestyle Parramatta Community College: Your Gateway to Short Courses, Skills Training, & Nationally Recognized Qualifications in Western Sydney. Begin Your Journey Now! https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life 2025-04-24T17:53:51+10:00 Parramatta Community College Joomla! - Open Source Content Management Animal Health & Veterinary Care Foundations 2025-03-07T21:41:40+11:00 2025-03-07T21:41:40+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/animal-health-veterinary-care-foundations Mark Hanley <p>Find your passion as you learn about every aspect of animal health and care: handling, safety, health, nutrition, behaviour, enrichment, rescue, first aid, rehabilitation, conservation, and so much more.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/animal-health-veterinary-care-foundations" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Find your passion as you learn about every aspect of animal health and care: handling, safety, health, nutrition, behaviour, enrichment, rescue, first aid, rehabilitation, conservation, and so much more.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/animal-health-veterinary-care-foundations" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Dog Care and Training Essentials 2025-03-07T21:41:40+11:00 2025-03-07T21:41:40+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/dog-care-and-training-essentials Mark Hanley <p>This comprehensive course covers everything from dog nutrition to positive reinforcement techniques, making it ideal for anyone who wants to be fully prepared for dog ownership.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/dog-care-and-training-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This comprehensive course covers everything from dog nutrition to positive reinforcement techniques, making it ideal for anyone who wants to be fully prepared for dog ownership.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/animal-health-veterinary-care/dog-care-and-training-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Acrylic Painting 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/acrylic-painting Mark Hanley <p>Learn acrylic painting from an experienced artist!</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/acrylic-painting" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Learn acrylic painting from an experienced artist!</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/acrylic-painting" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Art session for Parents and Children 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/art-session-for-parents-and-children Mark Hanley <p>When families are undergoing troubling times, an art jam session provides joy and laughter to lighten the load and create a moment of delight away from the chaos.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/art-session-for-parents-and-children" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>When families are undergoing troubling times, an art jam session provides joy and laughter to lighten the load and create a moment of delight away from the chaos.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/art-session-for-parents-and-children" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Crocheting for Beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/crocheting-for-beginners Mark Hanley <p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and it is still used today to create many different items and garments.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/crocheting-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and it is still used today to create many different items and garments.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/crocheting-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Drawing & Painting - All Levels 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/drawing-painting-all-levels Mark Hanley <p>You will learn basic pencil drawing skills and learn the important technique of getting the right proportion and perspective.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/drawing-painting-all-levels" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>You will learn basic pencil drawing skills and learn the important technique of getting the right proportion and perspective.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/art-and-craft/drawing-painting-all-levels" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/needlework-and-dressmaking/dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners Mark Hanley <p>Get those hands busy this season and start making clothes in the styles of your choice.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/needlework-and-dressmaking/dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Get those hands busy this season and start making clothes in the styles of your choice.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/needlework-and-dressmaking/dressmaking-for-absolute-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Cake Decorating 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/cake-decorating Mark Hanley <p>This is a beginners course. Learn how to cover special occasion cakes with fondant icing, and practice the art of moulded flowers, decorations and piping.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/cake-decorating" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This is a beginners course. Learn how to cover special occasion cakes with fondant icing, and practice the art of moulded flowers, decorations and piping.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/cake-decorating" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Coffee Making - Barista Skills 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/coffee-making-barista-skills Mark Hanley <p>This course covers all basic espresso coffee making techniques. Designed to teach individuals the art of making the perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/coffee-making-barista-skills" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This course covers all basic espresso coffee making techniques. Designed to teach individuals the art of making the perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/cakes-coffee-and-vegetable-carving/coffee-making-barista-skills" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Aquafitness 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/aquafitness Mark Hanley <p>This is a course for all ages and all levels of fitness. Increase your fitness and feeling of well being in a very sociable atmosphere with Aerobic type movements.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/aquafitness" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This is a course for all ages and all levels of fitness. Increase your fitness and feeling of well being in a very sociable atmosphere with Aerobic type movements.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/aquafitness" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Yoga 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/yoga Mark Hanley <p>A gentle class, in the style of Hatha Yoga. Yoga has been practiced from ancient times in India. Suitable for beginners and continuing students.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/yoga" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>A gentle class, in the style of Hatha Yoga. Yoga has been practiced from ancient times in India. Suitable for beginners and continuing students.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/yoga-and-fitness/yoga" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Digital Photography for Beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/digital-photography-for-beginners Mark Hanley <p>Take good pictures with your digital camera. You will learn about composition as well as other useful tips to take that great shot.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/digital-photography-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Take good pictures with your digital camera. You will learn about composition as well as other useful tips to take that great shot.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/digital-photography-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/photography-essentials-capture-the-moment Mark Hanley <p>You’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/photography-essentials-capture-the-moment" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>You’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/photography/photography-essentials-capture-the-moment" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Interior Design & Decoration Essentials 2025-03-08T07:32:29+11:00 2025-03-08T07:32:29+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/interior-design-essentials Mark Hanley <p>Discover the art of designing beautiful, functional spaces with the Interior Design &amp; Decoration course.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/interior-design-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Discover the art of designing beautiful, functional spaces with the Interior Design &amp; Decoration course.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/interior-design-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Landscape and Garden Design Essentials 2025-03-08T07:32:29+11:00 2025-03-08T07:32:29+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/landscape-and-garden-design-essentials Mark Hanley <p>This course provides the skills and inspiration you need to create unique, thriving landscapes that reflect your vision.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/landscape-and-garden-design-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This course provides the skills and inspiration you need to create unique, thriving landscapes that reflect your vision.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/home-gardening/landscape-and-garden-design-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Japanese Calligraphy for beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners Mark Hanley <p>Japanese have 3 different characters, Hiragana, katakana, and Kanji. We will practice how to write these characters.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Japanese have 3 different characters, Hiragana, katakana, and Kanji. We will practice how to write these characters.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/japanese-calligraphy-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Creative Writing - Unlocking Your Story 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/writing/creative-writing-unlocking-your-story Mark Hanley <p>This course is designed to introduce students to the craft of creative writing across a variety of forms and genres, including short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/writing/creative-writing-unlocking-your-story" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This course is designed to introduce students to the craft of creative writing across a variety of forms and genres, including short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/communication-and-writing/writing/creative-writing-unlocking-your-story" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Canva for Beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/canva-for-beginners Mark Hanley <p>This course is designed for absolute beginners looking to learn how to use Canva, a popular and free graphic design tool.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/canva-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This course is designed for absolute beginners looking to learn how to use Canva, a popular and free graphic design tool.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/canva-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Hair Styling Course 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/hair-styling-course Mark Hanley <p>In this course we will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about straightening and curling hair using Flat Iron or Tongs, so that you can create incredible hairstyle either straight or curly.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/hair-styling-course" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>In this course we will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about straightening and curling hair using Flat Iron or Tongs, so that you can create incredible hairstyle either straight or curly.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/hair-styling-course" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Makeup Course for Beginners 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 2024-09-29T08:50:59+10:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/makeup-course-for-beginners Mark Hanley <p>Learn the basic techniques and latest makeup tricks and how to apply it. This is a fun, interactive course in personal eye makeup application.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/makeup-course-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Learn the basic techniques and latest makeup tricks and how to apply it. This is a fun, interactive course in personal eye makeup application.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/makeup-course-for-beginners" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> The Art of Standup Comedy 2025-04-04T17:54:29+11:00 2025-04-04T17:54:29+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/the-art-of-standup-comedy Mark Hanley <p>Whether you are looking to build your public speaking confidence, hone your creative writing skills, or take your first steps into a comedic career, this is the course for you.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/the-art-of-standup-comedy" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Whether you are looking to build your public speaking confidence, hone your creative writing skills, or take your first steps into a comedic career, this is the course for you.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/life-skills/the-art-of-standup-comedy" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Holistic Health & Nutrition 2025-04-04T18:07:19+11:00 2025-04-04T18:07:19+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/holistic-health-nutrition Mark Hanley <p>This is the perfect start to a better you. Co-created with industry experts, Ulleo’s Advanced Health &amp; Nutrition short course empowers students to make informed decisions for themselves and others.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/holistic-health-nutrition" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>This is the perfect start to a better you. Co-created with industry experts, Ulleo’s Advanced Health &amp; Nutrition short course empowers students to make informed decisions for themselves and others.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/holistic-health-nutrition" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Mental Health and The Counselling Toolkit BUNDLE 2025-03-08T08:10:14+11:00 2025-03-08T08:10:14+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/mental-health-and-the-counselling-toolkit Mark Hanley <p>Learn the art of empathetic communication: a game-changing skill that can transfer into both meaningful work and everyday life. Understand the myths around mental health.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/mental-health-and-the-counselling-toolkit" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Learn the art of empathetic communication: a game-changing skill that can transfer into both meaningful work and everyday life. Understand the myths around mental health.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/mental-health-and-the-counselling-toolkit" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> Psychology and Mental Health Essentials 2025-04-04T18:16:01+11:00 2025-04-04T18:16:01+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/psychology-and-mental-health-essentials Mark Hanley <p>Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies, and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.</p> <p> </p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/psychology-and-mental-health-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies, and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.</p> <p> </p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/psychology-and-mental-health-essentials" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> The Counselling Toolkit 2025-03-08T08:10:14+11:00 2025-03-08T08:10:14+11:00 https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/the-counselling-toolkit Mark Hanley <p>Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists, and health coaches. Explore real-world counselling techniques.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/the-counselling-toolkit" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> <p>Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists, and health coaches. Explore real-world counselling techniques.</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://parramattacollege.edu.au/courses/leisure-life/mental-health-well-being/the-counselling-toolkit" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>