Information Technology

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COMPUTERS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Would you like to catch up with the “computer revolution”? Learn how to operate a computer in this great beginners course. You will soon become familiar with the keyboard, the operating system and Microsoft Windows. Learn how to get started with your computer, write letters and documents using word processing, manage your files and folders, and send and retrieve emails and attachments.
Mon 22nd Oct – 12th Nov 6pm - 8.30pm., OR
Tues 23rd Oct – 13th Nov 12.30pm - 3pm; $100 Conc. $95

MORE COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
For those who have completed the beginners course, or have some basic computer knowledge you’re ready to learn more details on Windows and Microsoft Office 2000. Learn how to improve the presentation of your word processing documents and other word processing skills, further detail on email and experience a taste of the internet. You will be introduced to the many uses of spreadsheets, great for home budgets, financial statements, and inventories. Other capabilities of your computer will also be covered. From here you can go on to learn specific software programs.
Mon 19th Nov – 10th Dec 6pm - 9.20pm, OR
Tues 20th Nov – 4th Dec 1pm – 4.20pm; $100 Conc. $95

*SAVE! BOTH BEGINNERS COURSES $185 Conc. $175

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
A great course for those with a basic knowledge of computing wanting to become familiar with the most commonly used MS Office programs, particularly for the workplace, home office or small business. The course will cover word processing using Word, spreadsheets using Excel, database using Access, and email using Outlook Express.
Sat 20th Oct – 10th Nov 9.30am – 12noon, $100 Conc. $95

DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Learn how to design and create professional newsletters, letterheads, promotional materials, business documents, cards and invitations using MS Publisher. This course will focus on the main design tools and combining special text and graphics.
Tues 13th Nov – 4th Dec 6.30pm - 9pm, $100 Conc. $95

SCANNING PICTURES & USING DIGITAL IMAGES
Learn how to scan photos using a flatbed scanner, how to save in JPEG format and control parameters such as resolution, contrast, sharpening and grain correction. Also how to edit and manipulate your scanned or digital camera images and incorporate them into word processing or desktop publishing documents. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tues 23rd Oct – 6th Nov 6pm – 8.30pm; $90 Conc. $85

PHOTOGRAPHY - DOING IT WITH DIGITAL
Digital cameras are great – but do you know how to get the best photos out of yours? In this course you will learn what YOUR camera can do as well as the digital terminology and what it means, how to select the right camera settings, downloading, attaching photo’s to emails and some basic cropping and correction. Bring your digital camera, software, download cables and instruction book.
Sat 17th & 24th Nov 1.30pm – 4.30pm; $85 Conc. $80

BUYING & SELLING ON E-BAY
Learn how to set up an Ebay account, the do’s and don’ts on bidding and selling, and how to search for those hidden treasures.
Sat 17th Nov 9.30am - 12.30pm; $40 Conc. $35

REPAIR AND UPGRADE YOUR PC
Save dollars by learning to perform simple repairs and upgrades to your PC. In this course you will learn what’s inside the systems box, you will pull a system apart and successfully put it back together again. Details on upgrading RAM, replacing hard disc drive, adding modems, video and sound cards, and general cleaning will be covered. Bring along your ball mouse for an overhaul. Neither experience nor tools needed.
Mon 3rd Dec 1pm -5pm; $52 Conc. $47

INTRO TO MYOB
Mind Your Own Business. This course introduces MYOB’s features and demonstrates the benefits of this widely used computerised bookkeeping program. It will provide you with skills required to operate MYOB at a confident level. Setting up and customising company files, processing transactions, sales, invoicing, purchasing, and using BAS link for GST purposes will be included. Basic computer and keyboarding skills are essential. Course cost includes course manual.
Thu 8th Nov – 6th Dec 6pm - 9pm, $175 Conc. $165

MYOB PAYROLL with Maria Evans
Mind Your Own Business. This course will focus on MYOB payroll functions including setting up accounts, employee details, salaries, superannuation and tax calculations. For those with some experience in MYOB. Basic computer and keyboarding skills are essential. Course cost includes comprehensive course manual.
Fri 30th Nov 9am - 3.30pm, $100 Conc. $95

INTERNET WEB SITE CREATION
A simple web site can be created in a few hours using a freely available and flexible web-site package, without the cost of expensive software. You will learn how to use the built in features such as photo gallery, web blog or online diary, weblink management, customisable designs, and content editor. Students will create a live web site, not just an example file on a disk. A hosting account is provided free including its own web address.
Wed 17th Oct – 7th Nov 6.30pm - 9pm, $110 Conc. $105

ADVANCED WEB SITE CREATION
This course is for those that are familiar with website concepts, or have done the previous web site creation course. It will concentrate on the techniques of developing a marketable money-making web site. It will include using upload sites to save space and maximise impact, using resource sites to enhance your site’s content, search engine listings, visual impact, effective domain name selection, and using on line services, and paid postings to advertise. Students will create a live web site.
Wed 21st Nov – 12th Dec 6pm - 9pm, $130 Conc. $125

CREATING DOMAIN NAMES & INTERNET EMAIL ADDRESSES
Learn how to create and manage your own Email Addresses instead of using generic sounding ISP or web-mail address. Details on multiple accounts, creating an auto answering email address for information requests, and enquiry tracking will be covered. This course also explains the procedures to locate, register and manage your own unique Domain Name or web address, and explains the difference between various extensions used with domains.
Mon 10th Dec 9.30am - 3pm, $65 Conc. $60

The following Information Technology courses offer at least one unit of competency from:

ICA10105 Certificate II in Information Technology
Or
ICA20105 Certificate II in Business

EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF OFFICE SYSTEMS
BSBCMN205A Use business technology & BSBCMN206A Process and maintain workplace information
These units cover the skills and knowledge required to collect, process, store and maintain workplace information and its systems. It includes the maintenance of filing and record systems. Also covers the maintenance of business technology which includes the effective use of computer software to organise information and data.
Mon 15th Oct – 5th Nov 9am - 12pm, $148

CREATE PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS
ICAD2012A Design organisational documents
This unit defines the competency required to produce organisational documents using application software within organisational guidelines, procedures and policies.
Mon 15th Oct – 5th Nov 12.30pm – 3.30pm, $148

PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR YOUR COMPUTER
ICAS2243A Detect and protect from spam and destructive software
Completion of this unit will enable you to reduce the risk of a computer operation being affected by spam or destructive software.
Mon 12th – 26th Nov 12.30pm – 3.30pm, $108

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS USING POWERPOINT
ICAITU132A Operate a presentation package
PowerPoint is useful for creating high quality presentations to capture your audience's attention and imagination. Learn how to prepare fantastic slides that include words, diagrams, pictures, charts and graphs as well as note pages and audience handouts. Some Windows skills are a prerequisite.
Mon 12th Nov - 3 Dec 9am – 12noon, $148