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Training courses 2012–13

ORIC provides a range of training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations about the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act), the corporation's rule book and other aspects of good corporate governance.

On this page you will find a map of Australia with 2012–13 courses that you can browse. Detailed below the map are the descriptions of each course. If you find a course that you would like information about, or to apply, select the course that you would like and fill in the appropriate form.

Browse map of Australia
Introduction to Corporate Governance
Certificate IV in Business (Governance)
Building Strong Stores

Browse map of Australia

Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Wagga Wagga
30 Jul–1 Aug 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Kununurra
14–16 Aug 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
TSI - Horn Island
11–13 Sept 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Echuca
9–11 October 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Port Augusta
16–18 Oct 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Mareeba
23-25 Oct 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Broken Hill
20–22 Nov 2012
Governance Training Youth: Governance Training Youth
Melbourne
27-29 Nov 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Broome
11–13 Dec 2012
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Albany
12–14 Feb 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Tennant Creek
5–7 Mar 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Melbourne
19–21 February 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance—Traditional Owners workshop
Bendigo
5–7 March 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Perth
28–30 May 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Geelong
10–12 September 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance—Youth workshop (ages 18–26)
Melbourne
26–28 November 2013
Introduction Corporate Governance: Introduction to
Corporate Governance
Hobart
16–18 April 2013
Certificate IV in Business (Governance): Cert IV in Business (Governance)
Darwin
Block 1: 27–31 Aug 2012
Block 2: 24–28 Sep 2012
Block 3: 22–26 Oct 2012
Block 4 26–30 Nov 2012
Diploma of Business (Governance): Diploma of Business (Governance)
Cairns
Block 1: 18–22 Feb 13
Block 2: 18–22 Mar 13
Block 3: 29 Apr–3 May 13
Block 4: 3–7 Jun 13
Corporation Support and Mentoring program: Corporation Support and Mentoring program
Yarralin
July 2012–March 2013
Building Strong Stores: Building Strong Stores
Peppimenarti & Emu Point
24–28 September 2012
Building Strong Stores: Building Strong Stores
Milyakburra & Angurugu
8–12 October 2012
Building Strong Stores: Building Strong Stores
Bulla & Amanbidji
12–16 November 2012
Building Strong Stores: Building Strong Stores
Canteen Creek & Epenarra
10–14 December 2012

Please note: ORIC does not pay travel allowance or sitting fees.

Introduction to Corporate Governance workshops

This three-day interactive workshop introduces some basic principles and concepts of how to lead and run a healthy corporation. Some of the topics covered are:

governance—what is it?
meetings
roles and responsibilities of members, directors and other officers
conflict awareness and management.

Entry is by application and participants must sign a learning agreement with ORIC.

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this workshop
Wagga Wagga	30 July–1 August 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Kununurra	14–16 August 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
TSI - Horn Island	11–13 September 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Echuca	9–11 October 2012	closed	Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252
Port Augusta	16–18 October 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Mareeba	23–25 October 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Broken Hill	20–22 November 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Melbourne	27–29 November 2012	closed	Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252
Broome	11–13 December 2012	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Albany	12–14 February 2013	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Tennant Creek	5–7 March 2013	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Melbourne	19–21 February 2013	closed	PDF application form Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252
Bendigo (Traditional Owner workshop)	5–7 March 2013	closed	PDF application form Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252
Hobart	16–18 April 2013	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Perth	28–30 May 2013	closed	PDF application form email training@oric.gov.au
Geelong	10–12 September 2013		PDF application form Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252
Melbourne (Youth workshop, ages 18–26)	26–28 November 2013		PDF application form Training provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Phone: 03 9208 3252

Certificate IV in Business (Governance)

This is a nationally recognised training package developed specifically for Indigenous people who wish to attain recognised skills in corporate governance and management. The certificate course covers 12 units of competency in four one-week blocks (Monday to Friday) over a period of several months.

To be eligible to start this course you must have completed an Introduction to Corporate Governance workshop, and have year 10 education or ability to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.

Read more about the Certificate IV course.

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this course
Darwin	Block 1: 27–31 August 2012 Block 2: 24–28 September 2012 Block 3: 22–26 October 2012 Block 4 26–30 November 2012	closed	For further details and/or an application form please email training@oric.gov.au

Diploma of Business (Governance) workshops

The diploma is a nationally recognised training package for Indigenous people to further develop their governance skills. There are 13 units of competency.

This course is held over four one-week blocks (Monday to Friday) over a period of several months.

To be eligible to start this course you must have completed the Certificate IV in Business (Governance), and have year 12 education or ability to demonstrate equivalent literacy, numeracy and analytical skills.

Location	Dates	Applications close	To apply for this workshop
Cairns	Block 1: 18–22 February 2013 Block 2: 18–22 March 2013 Block 3: 29 April–3 May 2013 Block 4: 3–7 June 2013	closed	For further details and/or an application form please email training@oric.gov.au

Building Strong Stores workshops

> Read more about Building Strong Stores workshops.

Location	Dates	Apply for this workshop
Peppimenarti & Emu point	24–28 September 2012	email training@oric.gov.au
Milyakburra & Angurugu	8–12 October 2012	email training@oric.gov.au
Bulla & Amanbidji	12–16 November 2012	email training@oric.gov.au
Canteen Creek & Epenarra	10–14 December 2012	email training@oric.gov.au

Corporation Support and Mentoring

> Read more about Corporation Support and Mentoring.

Location	Dates	Apply for this workshop
Yarralin	July 2012–March 2013	email training@oric.gov.au

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