This course is for the absolute novice and will give you real hands on experience with only 8 people in each class. Discover how useful computers are in your work and home life. Topics include: introduction to Windows, file management, word processing, Internet and email. For those new to the world of computers it will help you demystify the jargon should you be thinking of buying one.
1A. 5 Mondays 31 October - 28 November 9.30am - 12.30pm
1B. 5 Weds 9 November - 7 December 1.00pm - 4.00pm
1C. 5 Thurs 27 October - 24 November 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Fee: $175 Conc.: $159
2.computers - level 2
with Bernie Lorenz
This course follows on from the computers for absolute beginners course and gives an in depth look at how computers help you at home, in your day to day business and communications. Develop word processing, spreadsheets, file management and searching the web skills.
4 Fridays18 November - 9 December 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: $140 Conc.: $127
3.computer survival
with Peter Newell
Internet and email are wonderful but they can expose your computer to many ‘nasties’. You can protect your computer from risks associated with the internet. Safeguard your computer from virus, spam and spyware. Learn how to schedule regular maintenance tasks and troubleshoot for hardware and software problems.
2 Wednesdays 30 November - 7 December 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Fee: $55 Conc.: $50
4.certificate I in information technology ICA10101
with Bernie Lorenz
This course is the cheapest and easiest way of getting nationally recognised IT qualifications on your resume. This qualification provides computer literacy skills and provides the skills foundation for using a computer in any industry or activity. The qualification requires the completion of 6 core units.
ICAITU128A Operate a personal computer
ICAITU129A Operate a word processing application (MS Word)
ICAITU130A Operate a spreadsheet application (MS Excel)
ICAITU131A Operate a database application (MS Access)
ICAITU132A Operate a presentation package (MS PowerPoint)
ICAITU133A Send and retrieve information over the internet using browser and email.
This course is conducted by distance education by purchasing an interactive CD for $90 and this price does not include tutorial support or assessment of competencies, it simply covers the provision of training material.
For an additional $360 we provide 15 hours classroom time in a small class situation (max 8 in a class) provide hard copy reference material and assess your competency as you progress towards the full certificate. You will do most of the work at home with the CD but have classroom support to overcome any problems.
Total price for CD and classroom training $450.
Class room training will commence Tuesday 8 November.
Fee: $450
5.email and internet
with Bernie Lorenz
This is your chance to demystify the Internet. Surf the web, send emails, create and receive instant messages, down load images and much, much more. This is your chance to discover the adventures available through the World Wide Web.
2 Wednesdays 16 November - 23 November 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: $ 71 Conc.: $64
6.keyboarding
Typequick is easy to use and is specifically designed to teach keyboard skills in a friendly way. There are six enjoyable lessons, each one builds on the skills learned previously but gives you the option to repeat and revise. Touch typing is the vital skill that will improve your job opportunities. Tertiary students will also benefit from the time saved with touch typing. You may purchase the typequick CD while a student of the College to help improve your skills at home.
Ring the office to book a time.
Fee: $90 Conc.: $80
7.typequick speed and accuracy assessment
The requirement for some job applications at this time is a speed and accuracy typing test that meets the Australian standards. With the typequick program you can obtain the necessary paperwork by booking for a test in our office at a time to suit.
Ring the office to book a time.
Fee: $30
8.sending photographs by email
with Bernie Lorenz
Having trouble sending those precious photos or holiday snaps by email. This short workshop will enable you to demystify scanners and digital cameras. If you are thinking of buying a camera or a scanner, or you already have them and need some additional information, then join us to learn the basics.
2 Tuesdays 5 November - 22 November 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Fee: $ 62 Conc.: $56
9.the wonderful world of google
with Bernie Lorenz
Think Google is just a search engine? Think again! This six hour course introduces the intermediate user to the (almost) limitless services Google can provide and the great thing is these services are free. Come along, have some fun and save yourself some money.
2Tuesday 25 October & 1 November 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: $71 Conc: $64
10.digital photography
with Peter Newell
This digital photography workshop will teach you how to get the best out of your digital camera. Unravel the mysteries and get pointed in the right direction. While you discover the rich features and advantages of this technology.
5 Mondays 31 October - 28 November 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Fee: $ 117 Conc. $106
11.an introduction to adobe photoshop
with Diane Ashmore
This course is designed for the first time user of the single most powerful tool for the creation and editing of graphic images. On completion you will have knowledge and basic skills to use the Photoshop tools, use layers, feather and clone images, format text and add many effects to your images.
7 Fridays 21 October - 2 December 10.00am - 12 noon
Fee: $ 164 Conc.: $149
12.process accounts receivable and payable BSBADM309A - maintain a general ledger BSBADM310A using MYOBv15 / Myob premier 9
with John O’Hanlon
This course teaches the skills needed to process accounts receivable and payable and how to maintain a general ledger using the latest version of MYOB and includes a comprehensive manual. Included is a module on the principles of bookkeeping to assist you in your understanding of the process. It is also designed to enable you to enter invoices, process accounts receivable and payable, pay bills and receive payments, make journal entries, account for purchase of fixed assets and end of year adjustments. You will learn how to set up a business on MYOB from scratch and how to enter your historical balances, process transactions, bank reconciliations, print reports, account for GST and prepare a BAS statement. On the completion of this 24 hour course you will be given a statement of completion of modules BSBADM309A & BSBADM310A. Units from Certificate III in Business Administration BSB30201
8 Thursdays 20 October - 9 December 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: $320
13.process payroll BSBADM308A (using MYOBv15 / MYOB premier v9)
with John O’Hanlon
During this course you will learn how to process pays from time sheets and for salaried staff both permanent and casual. Pay employees by cheque, cash or electronically. Account for allowances, commissions, deductions, sick and holiday pay. You will set up a payroll from scratch; enter employee’s details and entitlements. You will pay superannuation and remit PAYG to the ATO, print out payment summaries (group certificates), send end of year data to the ATO and start a new payroll year. You will learn how to access information in order to answer queries. On satisfactory completion of this course you will be given a statement of completion of module BSBADM308A from Certificate III in Business AdministrationBSB30201
4 Wednesdays 19 October - 9 November 9.30am - 12.30pm
Fee: $195
14.retro record your vinyls to CD
with Peter Newell
You can rejuvenate those much loved vinyl recordings and transfer them to CD with a new sound quality you did not believe possible. Peter will lead you through the process and you will go away with a playable collection of your favourite songs.
2 Thursdays 1 December - 8 December 6.00pm - 8.30pm
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