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    • Introduction to Bookkeeping: A Flexible Learning Course 

      Ginigoada Bisnis Foundation (Ginigoada Bisnis Foundation, 2017-06)
      This is a nonformal course to introduce adult learners to bookkeeping. It was developed by Robert Evah, Training Manager at the Ginigoada Bisnis Foundation in Papua New Guinea. It provides learners with fundamentals of ...

    • Introduction to Tourism 

      Tapasei, Willie; Kalwajin, Enny; Wightman, Paul (Commonwealth of Learning; National Institute of Technology; The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, 2002)
      This course will make you think about tourists. As you go through this workbook you will look at: where tourists come from - why they come here and - the things they like to do when they are here - things you should know ...

    • Life Skills Course 

      Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2013-06)
      Research suggests that a well articulated and efficiently implemented life skills curriculum, successfully addresses a number of societal issues and pressures and acts as a direct investment in a nation’s human capital. ...

    • Literacy and Numeracy for Basic Trades 

      (Commonwealth of Learning (COL);Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, 2015-08)
      In response to requests from the small island states of the Pacific region, COL, working in partnership with the Pacific Association of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (PATVET) produced a series of courses ...

    • Setting up a Tourism Project 

      Vaai, Tauvaga; Isara, Tupe T; Wilks, Tina (2002)
      The purpose of this course is to assist people to set up a small business based on the tourist industry in island nations. This will help add commercial value to local cultural activities, increase the ability of people ...

    • Small Engine User Maintenance 

      Wightman, Paul (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2005)
      This course is an introduction to the basic operator maintenance of small engines. It is intended for school leavers and community groups who have limited knowledge or experience working on small engines. // It helps ...

    • Sustainable Development Goals & TVET 

      (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-05)
      These materials are part of "Sustainable Development in TVET" – a flexible learning course. They highlight the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how they can be linked to TVET curriculum. The information is compiled ...

    • Tour Guiding 

      Commonwealth of Learning; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) (Commonwealth of Learning; Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth, 2006)
      This 255-hour certificate course is intended for people who are already tour guides or who are aspiring to become tour guides. Specialty courses are three (3) credits and those involving a practical component are four (4) ...

    • Transport and Logistics - Stevedoring: Level 1 

      Commonwealth of Learning; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2009-12)
      This course is intended for cargo handlers who are new to the stevedoring and ports industry, either in permanent or casual employment. The course focuses on the terminologies used in port and stevedoring operations, driving ...

    • Visual Arts: An Introductory Course 

      TVET Unit: Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development of St. Lucia (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-09)
      This course is designed to give persons interested in art and design, a foundation in basic principles, knowledge of materials and technical skills.

    • Working with Concrete 

      Wightman, Paul (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2005)
      This course is a basic introduction to working with concrete and concrete blocks. It is intended for school leavers and community groups who have limited knowledge or experience of concrete work. // It helps students to: ...

    • Working with Timber 

      Wightman, Paul (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2005)
      This course is a basic introduction to working with timber, tools and plans. It helps students to: think about some of the good and bad things about different timbers and how to choose the right timber for a job; practise ...