Course Overview

What you will learn

Course outline

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• recognise what makes a winning cover letter
• write a winning cover letter
• use appropriate cover letter formats
• tailor your winning cover letter to suit various job applications

Course outcome

You will be confident to tailor a cover letter for different job applications.

At the end of the course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units where competency has been achieved.

What is involved

Time commitment

This course involves 3-4 hours of delivery face-to-face in a classroom or via livestream video sessions online.

Assessment

Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:

• Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
• be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
• meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.

For this course assessment will entail the following:

• You will be assessed throughout the term on the skills and knowledge that you have learned during the course. You will be told when assessments are to take place. You will complete written and oral communication tasks, practical tasks and the assessor will observe your class participation.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.

It is advisable that you book in for an ERS career development assessment session prior to enrolling into job ready workshops.

This course requires reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) working Level 3.

What you need to provide

• All workshop material is provided and inclusive with course fees
• Pen and notepad

Fees and government subsidies

The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.

The ACE Program will also offer support to small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.

*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.

Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.

• Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
• Not Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application

If you're a prospective student, employer or service provider please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.

Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.

What you can do next

Study pathway

After successfully completing this session, the next step in the Work Ready Program is to continue working on the skill gaps that have been identified. Our 1 day job ready workshops are perfect for all abilities and include:

• ERS Career Development Assessment
• Career Decision Making – Career Planning
• Job Skills Match
• Skills Profile and Skills in Demand
• CREATE your Personal Brand – LinkedIn
• Write a Winning Resume
• Winning Interview Skills
• Mock Interview Superstar
• Reflect on Past Successes
• Self Esteem and Confidence Building
• Transition to Work after a Long Absence