COMPUTING
Terms 2, 3 & 4, 2010

Accredited IT training information
Classes in accredited IT training
Beginner classes
Next level in computing
Digital Photos
MYOB & Bookkeeping

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Classes in computing:

To be eligible for our government funded training places, you must be  permanent Australian Resident/Citizen, if not please check our fee-for-service prices. 

Please book early as places are limited. Courses available to the community at affordable rates.  Suitable for beginners and more advanced.  Both accredited and non-accredited courses available.

Returning to work grants are available for CARERS and PARENTS returning to the workforce.  Please ask us about eligibility.

To assist in your decision of what class is suitable for you, we have provided a Skills Audit.  This is a simple as self assessment of your current skills and knowledge. 
Download Skills Audit [24kb]

: beginners 
:: next level 
::: more advanced 
& accredited course requires homework and assessments

Accredited IT qualifications:

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Accredited training in IT and Business are held during school hours.   See our  timetable for dates and times.   

:&  Certificate II in Business BSB20107
$380 ($230 concession) ACFE funded ($2,600 if not a permanent Australian resident - fee-for-service price)
This qualification is aimed at those who wish to develop skills for work in an office environment to train or re-train for the workforce with an emphasis on developing skills in computing.  Cost includes amenities fee of $25 per unit block. 
Students have the option of adding another 2 units to complete their Certificate I in Information Technology.  (no extra cost if on concession or extra $50 for non-concession). Pre-requisite: Access to computer for assessment and homework and fundamental skills in computing. Unit blocks to complete:
  *  4 Introductory Units in Computing
  *  Spreadsheets using Excel
  *  Advanced Applications of MS Office
  *  Workplace Skills in OHS & Communication
  *  Business Skills Units
See our Cert II in Business FAQ sheet for full details
Attend 2 - 3  days per week for 21 weeks,
starting Thursday 15th July 2010

:&  Certificate I in Information Technology ICA10105
$205 ($155 conc) ACFE funded ($1,500 fee-for-service price - if not a permanent Australian resident - )
This course consists of all units needed to gain the full Certificate I in Information Technology ICA10105.  An ideal way to become accredited in computer usage.  Recognised standard for all job seekers in office environment.  Covers competencies in Personal Computing, Word Processing, Internet/Email, Spreadsheets, Database and Presentations. Cost includes amenities fee of $25 per unit block.  Pre-requisites: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework. Unit blocks to complete:
See our Cert I in it FAQ sheet for full details
  *  4 Introductory Units in Computing
  *  3 Intermediate units in MS Office
Two days per week for 13 weeks starting Thursday 15th July

:& Certificate II in Information Technology ICA20105
$505 ($255 conc) ACFE funded ($3,950 fee-for-service price  -if not a permanent Australian resident)
This course allows you to gain your Cert I in IT at the same time as completing a Certificate II level qualification.  Covers: using advanced applications of MS Office, HTML coding for web pages, connecting and operating hardware, capturing and manipulating digital images, optimising an operating system, communicating, OH&S and working in an IT environment. 
See our Cert II in IT FAQ sheet for full details
  *  4 Introductory Units in Computing
  *  3 Intermediate Units in MS Office
  *  Multimedia Units in Computing
  *  Advanced Applications of MS Office
  *  Workplace Skills in OHS & Communication
  *  Working in an IT environment
Attend two to three days per week for 34 weeks, Feb-Nov 2010

Gain double or triple qualifications

We have developed a schedule which allows students to work on one, two or three qualifications at the same time.  You can save time and money completing units common to these qualifications and gain 2 or 3 qualifications.  By successfully completing all assessment tasks and homework, you will be credited with units from both Information Technology and Business studies.  See our multiple qualification FAQ sheet for details.
Double Certificate - Complete Both:
Certificate I in Information Technology ICA10105
Certificate II in Business BSB20107
Total cost: $430 ($230 concession) ACFE funded
2 to 3 days per week, July to December 2010
 

Triple Certificate - Complete All three qualifications:
Certificate I in Information Technology ICA10105
Certificate II in Business BSB20107
Certificate II In Information Technology ICA20105
Total cost: $580 ($280 concession) ACFE funded
2 to 3 days per week, February - November

Accredited units in computing:

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ACCREDITED UNITS IN COMPUTING & BUSINESS

These unit blocks are components of Certificate II in Business and Certificates I & II in Information Technology

To be eligible for our government funded training places, you must be an Australian Resident/Citizen, if not please check our fee-for-service prices. 

After you have paid $130 for a block of accredited units, further unit blocks will cost you $25 each within the calendar year if you have a concession card.

Pre-requisite: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework.  Costs include amenities fee of $25 per unit block. 

4 Introductory Units in Computing   :&
$130 ACFE funded
This block of units covers four units from the accredited Certificate in Information Technology and Cert. II in Business.  Includes: Using a Personal Computer ICU1128A; Operating a Word Processing Application ICU1129A; Sending and Receiving Information over the Internet; Using browsers (Internet and Email) ICU1133A; BSBWOR204A Using business technology. Pre-requisite: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework
Friday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 11 sessions starting 16th July (code IT30)

Spreadsheets Using Excel  ::&
$130 (ACFE funded)
Create and use simple spreadsheets BSBITU202A.  This is an essential unit of Certificate II in Business and covers using Excel 2007.  Pre-requisite: Enrolment in Certificate II in Business
Thursday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 5 weeks starting 15th July (code IT28B)

3 Intermediate Units in MS Office   ::&
$130 (ACFE funded) plus $66 for student manual
These three units are the more advanced applications from MS Office 2007.  Includes Access, Excel and PowerPoint.  From the accredited Certificate in Information Technology: Operate a Spreadsheet Application ICAU1130A; Operate a Database Application ICAU1131A; Operate a Presentation Package ICAU1132A
Thursday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 13 weeks starting 15th July (code IT28)

Multimedia Units in Computing  ::&
$130 (ACFE funded)
3 Multimedia units from the nationally accredited Cert II in IT (ICA20105). Gain skills to create your own website. Step through from using Front Page, basic HTML coding and web design to capturing and manipulating images from your camera to use in multimedia.  Pre-requisite: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework
Tuesday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 12 sessions starting 18th May (code IT07)

Advanced Applications of MS Office:::&
$130 (ACFE funded)
Two accredited units common to both Information Technology (ICA20105) and Business (BSB20107): ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages and ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing. A must for the office environment. Extend your computer skills and knowledge with advanced features of MS Office Applications (Word, Publisher & Excel).  Pre-requisite: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework
Wednesday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 9 weeks starting 9th June (code IT08)
Tuesday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 9 weeks starting 7th September  (code IT32)

Working in an IT Environment ::&
$130 (ACFE funded)
Four units from the nationally accredited Cert. II in Information Technology: ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware, ICAU2231A Use computer operating system, ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment, ICPMM63BA Access the internet.  Pre-requisite: Access to computer and internet for assessment and homework
Wed 9.30 am - 3 pm, 9 weeks starting 1st Sept (code IT09)

Workplace Skills in OHS & Communication  &
$130 (ACFE funded)
Gain essential skills for the workplace with 2 accredited units common to both Information Technology and Business.  Workplace safety procedures (OH&S) and Communicate in the workplace and These units are an essential component of Certificate II in Info Tech (ICA20105) and Cert. II in Business (BSB20107)
Thursday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 8 sessions starting 28th October (code IT34)

Business Skills Unit   &
$130 (ACFE funded)
These 3 accredited units in business workplace skills are an essential component of Certificate II in Business.  BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities, BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others, BSBITU203A Communicate electronically
Friday 9.30 am - 3 pm, 9 sessions starting 15th October (code IT33)

MYOB & Bookkeeping

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MYOB and Bookkeeping  ::&
$130 (ACFE funded)   $400 fee-for-service price - if not a permanent Australian resident
MYOB for home based business or office use in computerised accounting.  This nationally accredited unit, Operate accounting packages ICAU1211A, is essential for anyone looking for work in an office environment.  Start with the basics in manual bookkeeping before setting up your accounts on the MYOB computerised accounting program, includes payroll.  Cost includes resources.
Pre-requisite: fundamental skills in computing
Daytime: Monday 12.30 pm – 3 pm, 14 weeks starting 12th July. (code IT35)
Evening Class: Monday 6 pm - 9 pm, 14 weeks starting 12th July (code IT36)

SHORT COURSES IN COMPUTING

After you have paid $80 for a non-accredited ACFE funded short course in computing, further ACFE funded courses will cost you $40 within the calendar year.
Cost includes an amenities fee of $10 per course and resources fee of $30 where applicable. 
(Fee-for-service price: $200 per course if not a permanent Australian resident)

Beginner Courses in Computing - Level 1

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: LEVEL 1

Computers Level 1 XP
$80 (ACFE funded)
This is a beginner’s course for those with little/no prior knowledge or experience needing a gentle start on computers. Learn to use the keyboard, mouse, Windows XP & personalise your settings. Learn the fundamentals of Office 2003 - wordprocessing to create documents, print, save, basic formatting, an introduction to using the internet and email.  For complete beginners. 
Monday 9.30 am - 12 noon, 8 sessions starting 9th August (IT37)Monday

Computers Level 1 Vista
$80 (ACFE funded)
This is a beginner’s course for those with little/no prior knowledge or experience needing a gentle start on computers. Learn to use the keyboard, mouse and Windows Vista to personalise your settings.  Learn the fundamentals of Office 2007 - wordprocessing to create documents, print, save, basic formatting, an introduction to using the internet and email.  For complete beginners.
Wednesday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm, 10 sessions starting 14th July
 

Level 2 in Computing

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:: LEVEL 2

Pre-requisite: fundamental skills in computing, including working with Windows & file management
Please fill in a Skills Audit before booking your "next level" class.

Computers Level 2 XP
$80 (ACFE funded)
Level 2 computing using Windows XP and MS Office 2003.  This class is for people who are ready to move on and learn at a gentle pace in our comfortable, friendly environment. Further computer operating in Intermediate Word – use bullets, tables, WordArt and pictures to enhance your documents.  Introduction to Excel.  (Publisher, Powerpoint or more on using the Internet will be included according to student needs.)
Thursday 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm, 10 sessions starting 15th July (code IT39)
Monday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm, 10sessions starting 19th July (code IT40)

Computers Level 2 Vista
$80 (ACFE funded)
Level 2 computing using Windows Vista and MS Office 2007.  This class is for people who are ready to move on and learn at a gentle pace in our comfortable, friendly environment. This course is a follow on from Windows Vista & MS Office 2007.  Further computer operating in Intermediate Word 2007 – use bullets, tables, WordArt and pictures to enhance your documents.  Introduction to Excel 2007, part of the Office 2007 Suite.  (Publisher, Powerpoint or more on using the Internet will be included according to student needs.)
Wednesday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm, 10 sessions starting 6th October (code IT41)

Computers Level 3
$80 (ACFE funded)
This is a follow on course from Level 2.  Includes more in MS Word, next level MS Excel, either next level in Publisher or MS Powerpoint (students to decide), internet security, social networking, freeware and fun online.  Pre-requisite – computers Level 2 or equivalent.
Thursday 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm, 10 sessions starting 7th October  (code IT42)
Wednesday 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm, 7 sessions starting 12th May  (codeIT29)

Digital Photos and Multimedia

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Digital Photos Level 1 (includes Photostory)
$80 (ACFE funded)
Get the most from a digital camera. Learn how to transfer and organise digital photos, crop, enhance, clean up, remove scratches/marks and more.– using digital imaging software.  Includes PhotoStory: Create a digital story using your digital photos, adding music and commentary with MS PhotoStory 3.  Prepare the completed project for rendering and burning to DVD or CD.  An easy way to make a very creative gift for that special occasion.
Tuesday 3.30 pm - 6 pm, 8 sessions starting 13th July (code IT20)

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