Shafston Plus is a free workshop for Shafston students who want to increase their English Grammar and communication skills and job preparation knowledge.  The workshop is from Monday to Thursday, starting at 13:30 in Brisbane Campus.

Grammar Workshop

Monday & Wednesday

Week 1

  • Present Simple/Present Continuous
  • Past Simple/Past Continuous

Week 2

  • Present Perfect Simple/Present Perfect Continuous
  • Past Perfect

Week 3

  • Future Simple/Future Continuous/going to
  • Passives

Week 4

  • Zero and First Conditionals
  • Second and Third Conditionals

Week 5

  • Comparatives/Superlatives
  • -ed and -ing adjectives

Job Workshop

Tuesday

Week 1

  • Job adverts and websites – Seek, Indeed, Jora.
  • How to find and read job adverts.
  • Strategies for successful application (door-to-door, online applications, etc.)

Week 2

  • Resume input and consultation.
  • Letter of application input and consultation.

Week 3

  • TFN and ABN information and form.
  • Superannuation information and form.

Week 4

  • Useful qualifications:
    RSA, Blue Card, White Card, barista courses.

Communication Workshop

Thursday

Week 1

  • Present Simple/Present Continuous
  • Past Simple/Past Continuous

Week 2

  • Present Perfect Simple/Present Perfect Continuous
  • Past Perfect

Week 3

  • Future Simple/Future Continuous/going to
  • Passives

Week 4

  • Zero and First Conditionals
  • Second and Third Conditionals

Week 5

  • Comparatives/Superlatives
  • -ed and -ing adjectives