George Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Just spoke to Erin who is the course coordinator. She can be reached on 9217 5270. The phone number listed on the TAFE website was wrong. Anyway, the course runs for 9 weeks at 5:30 to 8:30 on Tuesday nights and costs $470 ($17 per hour). That is the complete course and if you would like to do it again it's up to you. The February start is filling up but there are some places left. The April one has a lot more places available. Sounds like they will run it again in the second semester so if you wanted to start with the April one and then do a repeat you can do so then. Who is interested and for which term? Quote
PeterAllen Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 ...That is the complete course and if you would like to do it again it's up to you. The February start is filling up but there are some places left. The April one has a lot more places available. Sounds like they will run it again in the second semester so if you wanted to start with the April one and then do a repeat you can do so then. George et al. It is not a structured course with a set curriculum. There are 'new starters' and chaps who have been doing it for years. On the first night you simple tell the teacher, Mark Natoli, (http://natolipanelcreations.com.au/) what your present skills are and he will take it from there. As a novice he can give you some exercises, e.g. make a hubcap, bonnet scoop, etc and he will give you a hand all the way showing you the techniques needed. Alternatively, for old farts like me, we simply say "g'day" and he lets me do my own thing until I ask him for assistance. It is a very friendly, non-intimidating environment. Note: Parking is a PITA, get there early, particularly at the start of a new year. Quote
George Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Sounds perfect Peter. Thanks for the heads up. Are you considering applying? Hell, you could probably teach the course by now... Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 15, 2014 Administrators Posted January 15, 2014 Sounds like they will run it again in the second semester so if you wanted to start with the April one and then do a repeat you can do so then. Who is interested and for which term? Did you mean start with the February 1 and do it again in April? I am interested in starting in February, if it means I have the option to continue on again in April. I am sure the Safari project will take longer than a few weeks to sort out it's problems . Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 15, 2014 Administrators Posted January 15, 2014 Sounds good, I guess we should just enroll and if others want to join they can try and get in to the same class? Is it better to call Erin to enroll - since last time I filled in the web based form and I'm not convinced it's working properly so think it's better to secure via phone? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 15, 2014 Administrators Posted January 15, 2014 I just called she wasn't available, so I left a message. Hopefully she will call back and I can confirm enrollment. Quote
George Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 OK, I'll wait and see whether it's best to apply online or call her. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 16, 2014 Administrators Posted January 16, 2014 George give her a call and she'll send you the details along with payment options. I can't pay yet I'm waiting until I get paid next, so I can't secure a spot until then, but I'm doing the course that starts in Feb if possible. Quote
George Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Rang earlier but it went to msg bank. I'll try again tomorrow. If you pike on me Gav I'm coming to steal your car and use it for sheet metal scraps for the class projects. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 16, 2014 Administrators Posted January 16, 2014 I promise I won't pike out haha. After buying the welder, Christmas and the final fee for importing the rx7 with Iron Chef I'm a little broke till pay day that's all . Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 16, 2014 Administrators Posted January 16, 2014 Mark (mossy's) mig he only used a few times. There is a thread that mentions exact model etc.. Its a cigweld unit I think. Thread is here, was on mobile previously so harder to find thread. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,13766.0.html Quote
George Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Signed up. Some info for anyone else that might be interested. Course Name : 29588 Introduction to Vehicle Restoration Start Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2014 Finish Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2014 Course delivery: 9 X Tuesday Evenings, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Course location: St George College Cnr Princes Hwy and President Ave Kogarah, Building G 2.04 Course Coordinator : Erin Hinchey 02 9217 5270 Email: sydneytafe.transport@tafensw.edu.au Notes: Participants need to bring leather riggers gloves, ear muffs, clear safety glasses (other PPE requirements will be discussed on the first night) Participants need to wear cotton long sleeve overalls or cotton drill trousers and long sleeve cotton work shirt Quote
1600dave Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Question for Sydneysiders - roughly how long would it take to drive from, say, Pennant Hills to St George TAFE at the time the course starts ? Quote
George Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Question for Sydneysiders - roughly how long would it take to drive from, say, Pennant Hills to St George TAFE at the time the course starts ? http://goo.gl/maps/ZxFkG 40 min. You would need to add peak hour traffic to that so a bit over an hour. Quote
1600dave Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks, that's getting up closer to three hours from Newcastle then Quote
420BRB Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 this is awesome! me n some mates have been talking about this for a while. would be very interested in signing up. i have no experience at all and have always wanted to get in on this. How many people fr this forum have signed up for the FEB course? Quote
George Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 So far only I have signed up. Gavin will sign up soon. The class is half full so plenty of spots left. Quote
George Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Circumstances have changed for me so I am withdrawing from the course tomorrow. And here I was calling out Gav for potentially piking. Sorry Gav. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 27, 2014 Administrators Posted January 27, 2014 Awww I haven't signed up yet. Should I wait till next semester or have circumstances changed beyond that? Quote
George Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Don't let me influence your decision Gav. I don't expect to be signing up this or next semester. :-/ Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 27, 2014 Administrators Posted January 27, 2014 Just saw your PM mate. I understand and will still sign up on Wednesday. Mate if I become a competent welder / metal worker I'll be happy to help out with #19. Quote
Brabham Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Just so people know a similar course is being run at St.Leonards for which I have signed up. It will also struggle to get numbers so if either course is short we may need to transfer to the other campus. Cheers Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 3, 2014 Administrators Posted February 3, 2014 Guys just bumping this up to say I've enrolled today. There is a few spots left for anyone else looking to join. Quote
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