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Courses in HIGH DEMAND in today's workplace.
1. EVENT MANAGEMENT
This course develops knowledge and skills in the planning and management of special events including concerts, festivals, exhibitions and sporting events. Special deal: $50 off plus $50 bookshop voucher.
CLICK HERE TO ENROL
2. PHOTOSHOP 7 for Beginners
This course will provide students with a basic working knowledge of image editing, digital image files, and composite artwork. Learning outcomes include how to process and enhance digital photos, as well as preparing images for emailing, print, and the web. CLICK HERE TO ENROL
Special offer: study online and receive 20% off until August 1st. .
3. WRITING A WEB SITE (HTML)
Every business needs a web site, and this course gets you started with the skills to write one. Whether to promote your own business, your employer's business or as a starting point to set yourself up as a web developer; this course will improve your value in just about any workplace.
Special: 10% discount if you enrol in a CD or online version of this course. To enrol, Click here
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Job Growth in Australia
ACS offers many courses in strong job growth areas, including Counsellors, Dieticians, Marketing, PR and Advertising Consultants, Sales Professionals, Park Rangers, Bar Attendants, IT Professionals, and Office and Project Managers.
See: www.acs.edu.au or email admin@acs.edu.au or (in the UK ) admin@acsedu.co.uk
Three Academic Staff Vacancies
Applicants must have a relevant degree or equivalent plus at least 5 years industry experience.
Horticultural Academic Officer on the Gold Coast, Qld, Australia. Specialist in Landscaping and/or Nursery; part time/casual.
Agriculture or Animal Husbandry Tutor in England. Knowledge of poultry and animal health care is highly desirable. Casual.
Photography Tutor in Australia. Preferably, currently working in photography.
Applicants email a C.V. to john@acs.edu.au
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Streamlined COURSE COUNSELLING Service
Many past students have found this personalised service invaluable to helping choose the right course. For FREE advice from professionals with knowledge in your selected discipline,
See: http://www.acs.edu.au/coursecounsel.asp (Australia) or http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Info/Advice/Advice-Mainpage.aspx (UK).
New Courses from Warnborough College
Warnborough College, in affiliation with ACS, now offers:
• Pre Medical Proficiency Award
• Proficiency Award in Hospitality Management
• RHS Certificate II in Horticulture
For more information or to enrol, go to: http://www.warnborough.ac.uk
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Introduction to Psychology (also available online and on CD)
Very popular for personal development course or as a first step in a psychology or counselling career, this recently revised course provides a solid grounding in basic psychological principles, including what influences human behaviour. Relevant to people in all walks of life.
For details or to enrol, see: http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/product.aspx?id=359
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Specials on Books, Videos about plants Click here to view them
SAVE 50% - Home Garden Expert Course 
Normally $517 (which covers all course materials and tuition), this course is now available as a self-directed (no tutor) course on CD for only $258.50. CLICK HERE TO ENROL
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"Examining Education", Article by the Principal
This article in the UK Institute of Horticulture Journal , Spring 2005 issue) explores global issues with education and solutions and new approaches applied at ACS.
Read the complete article at: http://www.acs.edu.au/ .
Commercial Hydroponics book
Packed with leading industry information, this new book by John Mason will be released shortly. For details, email: admin@acs.edu.au
Online Library News
John Mason's recently published book, Nursery Management, has been added in entirety .
ACS students can access the library for free at: www.acsedu.com/library
NEW Sub Tropical Gardening Magazine
Paul Plant, tutor with ACS for 10 years, is editor of a new quarterly publication launched last week at the Nambour Garden Show in Queensland. Articles by leading horticulturists. Order your first issue for only $5.50 at: www.stgmagazine.com
NEW Herb Book by ACS Tutor 
Dr Lynette Morgan
Fresh Culinary Herb Production: a Technical Guide to the Hydroponic and Organic Production of Commercial Fresh Gourmet Herb Crops, 2nd Ed, published by Suntec NZ Ltd, New Zealand.
Available through ACS Bookshop www.acsbookshop.com
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National Conference and Exhibition of the Australian Hydroponics & Greenhouse Association 17-20 July 2005, Bundaberg, Qld. An impressive line of speakers talk on the theme: Commercial Realities of Greenhouse Production. Keynote speaker will be Tim Blank, former Greenhouse Manager of Disney World's hydroponic greenhouses at The Land EPCOT Centre in Florida , USA, speaking on crop research in Hydroponic Systems, Integrated Pest Management, and aquaculture.
Other speakers will address global/industry marketing and implications for fresh greenhouse produce, and review major issues confronting the Australian industry, including new fertiliser regulations, the Horticulture Business Code, the tomato levy, country-of-origin produce branding, minor use permits, and the import of bumblebees onto mainland Australia to pollinate economically important greenhouse crops.
Free Admission to the Exhibition on Sunday 17 July, 1pm and 5pm. Conference organisers welcome experienced and new growers and anyone interested in a career in this expanding and exciting industry.
Organic Expo 2005
The first major Australian Organic Expo will take place in Sydney , Saturday 30th July, 9am - 6pm and on Sunday 31st July, 9am -4.30pm. Venue: Bayside Banquet Hall, Sydney Convention Centre North , Darling Harbour , Sydney.
For anyone interested in the organic industry, this event will showcase environmentally friendly products and services (collectively known as eco-ganics) for both the public and trade. These cover not only food products but Wine and Beverages, House, Garden and Building Products, Fashion, Manchester, Personal Care, Health and Beauty, Mother and Baby, Pet Care, Restaurants, Spa's and Eco-resorts and Educators in the organics industry. Here key industry speakers, talk with celebrities, and view demonstrations by Australia's favourtie chefs. Tickets are only $10.00, or $8.00 concession. Public transport to the venue is recommended. For further information please log onto http://www.organicexpo.com.au
Landscape 2005 Conference
Creative processes for Design Excellence. 10-11th September 2005 at Camberwell Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . Watch this space for more information!
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Click here for the Questionnaire
Submit the completed questionnaire by August 30th and you automatically enter the draw to receive a whopping 30% off one of our online courses. Winners will be notified by email.
Write your answers to the following questions and submit the questionnaire to: questionnaire@acsedu.com
or fax to: (07 55 251728.
Article by ACS Principal Mr John Mason
Published in the UK Institute of Horticulture Journal Spring 2005 issue, the article entitled "Examining Education" outlines and examines the forces influencing the delivery of quality education in the 21 st century. Given that a complete re-think of the economics and delivery methods of distance education needs to take place, and in light of the increasing push towards government accreditation, John explores the possible solutions and new approaches being adopted by the Australian Correspondence School (ACS) To read the full article Click Here
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John will be releasing his new book on hydroponics shortly. To be one of the first to review or acquire the leading industry information, contact the school on admin@acs.edu.au| Contact | Home | Courses | BookShop |