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COMPUTING - ALSTONVILLE BALLINA |
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COMPUTERS
This is a hands-on course, ideal if you have never used a computer before. In a friendly and supportive environment of other beginner users you will learn how to decipher the jargon, learn Word Processing and be shown how to create and save your work and other techniques that will develop confidence in your ability to use a computer.
| Tutor | Les Skennar | |
| Venue Alstonville |  |
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| Time | 9 am - 12 pm | |
| Date | 2 Aug - 23 Aug | |
| Cost | $148 | |
| Tutor | Toni Fowler | |
| Venue Ballina |  |
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| Time | 1pm - 4pm | |
| Date | 4 Aug - 25 Aug | |
| Cost | $148 | |
COMPUTERS THE NEXT STEP
This course in basic computing will build on the basics learnt in Absolute Beginners Computing or for those who already have a basic understanding of Windows. You will learn how to use MS Word and MS Excel. Learn how to safely 'surf the net' to find information for work or general interest. Communicating with family and friends around the world with email is easy to learn in our small and friendly classes. This course is great for those using computers at work or just wanting to expand their knowledge.
| Tutor | Les Skenner | |
| Venue Alstonville |  |
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| Time | 9am - 12pm | |
| Date | 30 Aug - 20 Sep | |
| Cost | $148 | |
| Tutor | Toni Fowler | |
| Venue Ballina |  |
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| Time | 1pm - 4pm | |
| Date | 1 - 22 Sep | |
| Cost | $148 | |
COMPUTERS – BEYOND THE NEXT STEP
This fun beginners course will open new areas of computing enjoyment. You will learn more advanced file management techniques, using memory sticks and how to ‘burn’ CDs or DVDs, how to archive your files and back-up your computer, how to organise your emails and address book, use attachments, set-up an email account, advanced internet searching techniques, downloading files and finding free resources. You will also learn how to upload your photos from your camera, edit these with a quick introduction to Picasa and create a fun photographic project.
| Tutor | Les Skenner | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am - 12pm | |
| Date | 25 Aug - 15 Sep | |
| Cost | $148 |
PRESENTATIONS TO IMPRESS
ICAU1132B 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.
| Tutor | John Shurmer | |
| Venue | Ballina |  |
| Time | 9am - 4pm | |
| Date | 28 Aug | |
| Cost | $118 |
DESKTOP PUBLISHING(2003 OR 2007)
This course covers the basics of Microsoft Publisher and how to use the design tools and layout options. This is a hands-on course where you have plenty of time to practise using the features to create your own publication. Prerequisite: Basic Windows and Word skills.
| Tutor | Nigel Smith | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am-4pm | |
| Date | 5 Jun | |
| Cost | $118 |
EXCEL AT EXCEL
ICAU1130A Operate a Spreadsheet
Application Learn to use the many features of Excel including statistical analysis, financial planning and general mathematics. Topics include management tools such as VLookup, sub totals and graphing.
| Tutor | David Smith | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 5.30pm-8.30pm | |
| Date | 25 May | |
| Cost | $148 |
THE WORLD OF WORD
Word Processing made easy 2003 or 2007
Do you wish you knew more about MS Word? Do you often get frustrated because you know there are easier ways to do those everyday tasks in Word? Come along and find out how to make your word processing documents look more professional. This course will cover shortcuts, tables, styles and other useful techniques to enhance your word processing.
| Tutor | David Smith | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am-3pm | |
| Day | Sat | |
| Date | 8 May | |
| Cost | $68 |
INTERNET & EMAIL FOR SENIORS
This course includes searching and how to download information from the Internet. Also learn how to make the most of email, including setting up folders and preferences, how to send documents, pictures and other attachments and how to participate in newsgroups and chat rooms.
| Tutor | John Shurmer | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am-12pm | |
| Date | 6 May | |
| Day | Thu | |
| Cost | $68 |
WORD 2007
This course will give you the skills to produce professional looking documents using Word 2007. We will learn how to make best use of the Ribbon, how to format text and master the Spelling & Grammar Checkers. Time will be devoted to exploring the use of columns, Tables, Headers & Footers, Styles and inserting Pictures.
| Tutor | John Shurmer | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am-12pm | |
| Date | 17 May-14 Jun | |
| Day | Mon | |
| Cost | $148 |
OPENOFFICE.ORG – INTRODUCTION
OpenOffice.org is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.This course will cover the installation and basic use of OpenOffice.org.
| Tutor | John Shurmer | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9am - 1pm | |
| Date | 25 Sep | |
| Cost | $60 |
TOUCH TYPING WORKSHOPS
Want to alleviate that 'typing with two fingers frustration', become more proficient with data entry, speed up typing those assignments, enhance your employment opportunities by becoming a faster and more accurate keyboard operator? Join our personalised class which will adapt to your learning needs in a friendly, encouraging manner.
| Tutor | Joy Goode | |
| Venue | Ballina | |
| Time | 6pm-9pm | |
| Date | 18 Aug - 22 Sep | |
| Cost | $148 |
MANAGE YOUR PC HARDWARE
Tired of having your computer out of action waiting to be repaired. Not to mention the costs. Here is your chance to save yourself time & money! Learn how to diagnose & repair internal hardware problems in your PC. This workshop will introduce you to the workings & internal hardware of your computer. Replacing component parts such as hard drives, power supplies, memory (RAM), DVD burners & graphics cards will no longer be cause for worry. Do it all yourself. This workshop is designed for beginners & no prior hardware knowledge needed. Small classes (max 6) & all hands on training.
| Tutor | David Smith | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 9.30am-12.30pm | |
| Date | 18 Sep | |
| Cost | $104 |
MYOB ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL – INTRODUCTION
An introduction to the Mind Your Own Business accounting package. Learn the features of this financial software package using double entry bookkeeping and GST features and Payroll. PC, mouse and keyboard skills required. Double entry bookkeeping experience is recommended. Price includes cost of manual. On successful completion of the course a Statement of Attainment will be issued for the following units from BSB30407 Certificate III in Business Administration: BSBFIA301A – Maintain financial records, BSBFIA302A – Process Payroll, BSBFIA303A – Process accounts payable, BSBFIA304A – Maintain a general ledger.
| Tutor | Katrina Sommers | |
| Venue | Alstonville | |
| Time | 1pm - 5pm | |
| Date | 4 Aug - 22 Sep | |
| Cost | $480 |