FREE COMPUTER SKILLS ASSESSMENT
PERSONALISED COMPUTER TUITION
COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS
COMPUTERS 1 FOR BEGINNERS
COMPUTERS 2 - OUTLOOK, WORD & EXCEL
WORD - INTRODUCTION
EXCEL 1 FOR BEGINNERS
EXCEL 2
EBAY - BUY & SELL ON THE INTERNET
INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD
CREATE CARDS, FLYERS, NEWSLETTERS… WITH MS PUBLISHER
MYOB ACCOUNTING
MYOB PAYROLL
MYOB ACCOUNTING ONE ON ONE
CLOUD COMPUTING
Teaching Smarter With SMART Boards
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007
Designing Effective Websites
Creating Web Pages
Introduction to QuickBooks 2010 or 2011
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
Intro to and Advanced PC Security (2 courses)
Introduction to Programming
Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer II
Introduction to Photoshop CS5 (CS3 & CS4 also avail)
MAKE MOVIES WITH WINDOWS LIVE MOVIE MAKER
SCAN, EDIT & STORE IMAGES
DIGITAL CAMERA KICKSTART WORKSHOP
EVERYTHING IPHONE
TAKING GREAT PHOTOS - A FIELD TRIP
ADVANCED DIGI CAMERA & SLR WORKSHOP
CORE PHOTO EDITING

Computing & Digital Media Courses

ENROLING IN A COURSE
To participate in a course you must complete an enrolment form and make full payment of course fee prior to the course commencing (preferably one week prior). After you've decided on your course, simply click on Enrol to submit your enrolment form and reserve your place in the course. (course payments are not payable online).

NATIONALLY ACCREDITEDD
This logo, when next to a course, indicates that the course is accredited through the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – the new National VET Regulator. This accreditation is recognised throughout Australia.

COMPUTER MANUALS All our Computer courses come with take home instructional guides. In most classes this will be given to you in CD format which includes fantastic step by step scenario based practice exercises enabling you to continue your learning outside the classroom. A hardopy of your course manual is available for purchase as an add on to your training – contact the centre for details.

SOFTWARE: Batemans Bay, Narooma & Ulladulla classes use Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007. Moruya uses Windows XP and Office 2007.

We now provide our Computer manuals on CD.

Computer courses now delivered in Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay.

COMPUTING

FREE COMPUTER SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Peter Jackson DipEd
Book in for a free skills assessment and make sure you end up doing the right course for you.
By appointment on request, 15-20 minute sessions, Batemans Bay, Free

PERSONALISED COMPUTER TUITION

If you need some specific IT skills Adult Ed offer the option of personalised training that can be done either in your business or at our centre. This tuition is available in most of the subject areas offered in the brochure and also extends to additional applications - call us to enquire.
Bookings: by appointment on request. Cost: $65 per hour (min 2 hours))

COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS

Peter Jackson DipEd
An enjoyable program designed for Seniors with little or no computer experience. At a gentle pace, you'll learn how to recognise and use the features and capabilities of your computer - topics include: MS Windows, managing files and folders, internet and email and Microsoft Word. Discover how to create, edit, print and save documents as well as how to use internet and email to communicate world-wide.

Date: 5 days, 7, 8, 9,15,16 March, 1-4pm, Batemans Bay, $140 Date*: 5 days, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 March, 1-4pm, Narooma, $140

COMPUTERS 1 FOR BEGINNERS

Peter Jackson DipEd *Belinda Parrish Cert IV Bus; Cert IV TAA **Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T. ***Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
This computer course starts at the beginning. Learn how to recognise and use the features and capabilities of your computer - topics include: MS Windows, managing files and folders, internet and email and Microsoft Word. You'll discover how to create, edit, print and save documents as well as how to use internet and email to communicate world-wide. There are a variety of delivery formats, times and locations to support your learning and lifestyle needs. CPD Points 15

Date: Wed x 3, 15 - 29 Feb, 9.30-3pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date*: Mon x 3, 5 - 19 March, 9-2.30pm, Moruya, $180
Date**: Mon x 5, 20 Feb - 19 Mar, 9-12 Noon, Narooma, $180
Date: Thurs x 5, 23 Feb-22 March, 6-9pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date*: Mon-Wed, 26-28 March, 9-2.30pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date***: Tues x 4, 21 Feb - 13 March, 6-9pm, Ulladulla, $170

COMPUTERS 2 - OUTLOOK, WORD & EXCEL

Belinda Newberry Cert IV Bus.Admin; Dip.Proj.Mgt; Cert IV TAA *Colin Ford Bbus(Dist) Cert IVTAA MACS(Snr) CP **Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T. ***Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
Gain the essential skills for working productively in any work or home office. Discover Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. In Word, you'll create your own professional documents utilising formatting and editing techniques, tabs, tables and pictures. With MS Outlook learn to manage email, tasks, contacts & calendars. In MS Excel discover how to create and use a spreadsheet – a fantastic application for a multitude of office uses. CPD Points 15

Date: Wed x 5, 7 Mar - 4 April, 6-9pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date*: Tues-Thurs, 20-22 March, 9.30-3pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date**: Mon x 5, 20 Feb - 19 March, 1-4pm, Narooma, $180
Date***: Thurs x 5, 1-29 March, 6-9pm, Ulladulla, $185

WORD - INTRODUCTION

Belinda Newberry Cert IV Bus.Admin; Dip.Proj.Mgt; Cert IV TAA *Colin Ford Bbus(Dist) Cert IVTAA MACS(Snr) CP **Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T. ***Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
For the beginner, learn to create simple documents, including letters and invitations, and become familiar with the many tools available in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite - Basic computer skills are necessary. CPD Points 10

Date**: Mon x 2, 27 Feb & 5 March, 1-4pm, Narooma, $80
Date***: Thurs x 2, 8 & 15 March, 6-9pm, Ulladulla, $80
Date: Wed x 2, 14 & 21 March, 6-9pm, Batemans Bay, $80
Date*: Wed, 21 March, 9-3pm, Batemans Bay, $80

EXCEL 1 FOR BEGINNERS

Belinda Newberry Cert IV Bus.Admin; Dip.Proj.Mgt; Cert IV TAA *Colin Ford Bbus(Dist) Cert IVTAA MACS(Snr) CP **Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T. ***Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
Start from the beginning and learn the essentials of Excel so you can get started with everyday activities like creating a budget or a simple database. Software: Office 2007 CPD Points 10

Date**: Mon x 2, 12-19 March, 1-4pm, Narooma, $80
Date***: Thurs x 2, 22 & 29 March, 6-9pm, Ulladulla, $80
Date*: Thurs, 22 March, 9.30-3pm, Batemans Bay, $80
Date: Wed x 2, 28 March - 4 April, 6-9pm, Batemans Bay, $80

EXCEL 2

Peter Jackson DipEd
Discover how this fantastic program can create a miriad of efficiencies in your home and office. You'll develop your skills in Excel to produce more effective databases, budgets and presentations.
Prerequisite: Basic Excel skills are necessary. CPD Points 10.
Software: Office 2007 CPD Points 10

Date: Mon x 3, 12-26 March, 6-9pm, Batemans Bay, $145

EBAY - BUY & SELL ON THE INTERNET

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
EBay is the new market place, learn how to buy and sell safely and efficiently. Research products and write advertising copy. Edit photos for EBay use. Register and create a sales page. This workshop could save or make you lots of money!

Date: Tues, 6 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110

INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD

Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
In just an afternoon you will love your iPad. By the end of the workshop you'll be ready to use your iPad for the things that you bought it for in the first place. Participating in this course allows you to be hands-on with an expert right there to guide, help and answer questions.

Outline
We'll go over the basics, so you will become familiar with your iPad:

What the iPad is all about and what it can do.
How it works and how to use it.
Understand the App Store and purchases.
Mail, Calendars, the Address Book and Maps
Browse the Internet with Safari.

It's time to explore the most popular things you can do with the iPad. These include:

Photos, Movies and Multimedia
Authoring and editing of word processing documents
Third party Apps:
iBooks, newspaper replacement apps,
'Edutainment' and entertainment for some fun
Dropbox and Skype

Bring your own iPad if you have one. CPD Points 15

Date: Mon, 5 March, 12.30-4.30pm, Ulladulla, $49
Date: Tues, 20 March, 12.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $49

CREATE CARDS, FLYERS, NEWSLETTERS etc… with MS PUBLISHER

Tricia Pye CertIV(Bus), CertIV TAA

This course is a great asset for marketing a business, promoting an event or just having fun creating projects for family and friends. Learn how to design, print & create publications such as flyers, brochures & cards using the available features of Microsoft Publisher. Anyone can have fun with this great easy- to-learn program. Senior friendly CPD Points 9

Date: Wed x 2, 14-21 March, 5.30-9pm, Batemans Bay, $90

MYOB ACCOUNTING

Sarah Irvin Cert IV TAE; Dip Bus.Mgt *Colin Ford Bbus(Dist) Cert IVTAA MACS(Snr) CP
Basic computer and bookkeeping skills required. This course is designed to take the confusion out of computer accounting. It covers: setting up accounts, invoicing, creditors, debtors, end of month accounts, reconciling GST, setting up BAS and paying ATO. Software: MYOB AccountRight v19. Customised training for the workplace and one on one training is also available. CPD Points 14

Date: Mon x 4, 20 Feb - 12 March, 5.30-9pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date: Wed x 2, 29 Feb & 7 March, 9.30-5pm, Ulladulla, $180
Date: Tues & Wed, 13-14 March, 9.30-5pm, Batemans Bay, $170
Date*: Tues & Wed, 27 & 28 March, 9.30-5pm, Narooma, $170

MYOB PAYROLL

Sarah Irvin Cert IV TAE; Dip Bus.Mgt *Colin Ford Bbus(Dist) Cert IVTAA MACS(Snr) CP
In this one day workshop, learn how to manage your payroll with MYOB. Course includes: Setting up Payroll, Setting up Employees, Conducting a Pay Run, Entitlements, Timesheets, Payroll Information and Payroll Obligations. CPD Points 7

Date: Mon, 2 April, 9.30-5pm, Batemans Bay, $110
Date: Tues, 27 March, 9.30-5pm, Ulladulla, $110
Date*: Tues, 3 April, 9.30-5pm, Narooma, $110

MYOB ACCOUNTING ONE ON ONE

Sarah Irvin Cert IV TAE; Dip Bus.Mgt
Tailor your MYOB training to suit your business. We can assist with setting up your payroll as well as modifying sales and expenses coding to relate to your business activity and reporting requirements. Our tutor can discuss how you want MYOB to work best for you and tailor a training package to suit your needs. Call us to enquire. CPD Points 14

Bookings: by appointment on request. Cost: $65 per hour (min 2 hours)

CLOUD COMPUTING

see Business Section

ONLINE COURSES

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are internationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalogue of over 300 courses? then click here Online Courses
A small sample of courses offered in I.T. are listed here below.

Teaching Smarter With SMART Boards

Lori Elliott Dr Education
Master the use of SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology so you can create powerful interactive lessons that capture your students' attention.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start Dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007

Laurie Fuller Author of over 25 books on Microsoft Programs
Learn how Microsoft's powerful database can help you store and manage information you've collected about your business, home, or community.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start Dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Designing Effective Websites

Richard Blum Systems administrator and author of programming & systems admin' books
Learn powerful graphic design techniques and build Web sites that are both attractive and wickedly effective.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Creating Web Pages

Allen Taylor 30 year veteran of the computer industry, author of 28 books
Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Introduction to QuickBooks 2010 or 2011

Scott Paxton Accountant; Cert Quickbooks Prof Advisor; Quickbooks Author
Use the power of QuickBooks software to take control of your business finances.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

Bob Viers Corporate Web programmer, online author
Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve the highest possible position with the major search engines.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Intro to and Advanced PC Security (2 courses)

Debbie Mahler BA Applied Behavioural Psych, Symantec Software Partner & Security Specialist
Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer as you master basic programming concepts and get hands-on practice in writing applications containing GUIs, sound, and graphics.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Introduction to Programming

Richard Blum Systems administrator and author of programming & systems admin' books
Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer as you master basic programming concepts and get hands-on practice in writing applications containing GUIs, sound, and graphics.
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer II

Beverly Schulz Prof' Freelance Photographer
If you already know the basics of Photoshop Elements 8, it's time to learn the advanced features!
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Introduction to Photoshop CS5 (CS3 & CS4 also avail)

Sherry London Masters Info Sys; Nominee Photoshop Hall of Fame
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CS5, the world's best graphics program, to edit and process photos and create original images
Program Duration: 2 lessons per week for 6 weeks
Course Start dates: 8 Jan / 15 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 April
Cost: $170 ($145 NSW Seniors card)
Enrolments & Course Details: Go here: www.ed2go.com/r-eaec/ (and paste course name into main search bar)

Digital Media

MAKE MOVIES WITH WINDOWS LIVE MOVIE MAKER

Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T.
Have you got a hard disk full of media files and wonder what to do with them? Photo albums and slide nights are now a thing of the past. This hands-on workshop will show you how to use all those files to make your own home movies and slideshows with Windows Live Movie Maker (free in Windows 7). Learn how to capture your media, compile the project, add transitions, effects and titles and then how to save your movie in various formats to share with friends and family.

Date: Mon, 26 March, 9-12 Noon, Batemans Bay, $55

SCAN, EDIT & STORE IMAGES

Craig Tulau Cert IV AWT; Cert IV I.T. *Phil Holleley Cert IV AWT
Worrying about old photos losing image quality over time? Learn how to easily digitize photos and other keepsakes. Learn how to import images from your camera and find them again! Workshop covers scanning basics, managing and storing digital files, creating albums, resizing files for email and basic image editing techniques using Google Picasa (a free download).

Date*: Mon, 19 March, 10-2pm, Ulladulla, $65
Date: Mon, 26 March, 1-5pm, Batemans Bay, $65

DIGITAL CAMERA KICKSTART WORKSHOP

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV

Have you bought a digital camera or are considering buying one and have no idea where to start, well now you have the answer, the Digital Camera Kickstart Workshop! This is probably the most comprehensive one day digital camera workshop of its type and it will answer all your questions and much more. All the core issues of file size, compression, white balance, exposure are covered in detail. At the end of the day you will not only know what to adjust, you will know why you need to adjust it and when to leave it alone.

Once you have done this workshop you will never leave your digital camera on full auto again, because you will see how much better your photos can be once you take control. Despite this being a seemingly complex area you will be amazed at how easy it all is once the fundamentals are revealed to you and we promise you that pesky confusing manual that came with your camera will no longer be a mystery to you! You will also get a great set of electronic notes on the day.

Workshop Contents

How Digital Files are Captured
Storing Your Files
The Advantages of the Digital Camera
White Balance
Exposure Compensation
File Size and Compression
Using Flash
Macro Mode
Scene Modes
Tripods and Other Supports
The Self Timer
EXIF Data
RAW Files and JPEGS
Image Adjustments
Movie & Sound Mode
And a lot lot more!

Date: Tues, 21 February, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110

EVERYTHING IPHONE

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Learn how to really use the ultimate IT tool. Includes, choosing the best plan, how to use your iPhone for just about everything, the top applications, heaps of iPhone tricks and tips, trouble shooting, iPhone and the web and so much more. You will be amazed and your life will be changed!

Date: Tues, 28 February, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110

TAKING GREAT PHOTOS - A FIELD TRIP

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Learn how to take great digital photographs you will be proud to hang on your walls. In this 'hands on' workshop you will take photos of a wide range of subjects including: Landscapes, portraits, macro, abstracts, action & much more. Learn about the finer points of composition, lighting, colour, how to maximise image quality and when to use black & white.

Date: Sun, 4 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $110

ADVANCED DIGI CAMERA & SLR WORKSHOP

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
If you have done the Digital Camera Kickstart workshop you have probably realised that there are a wealth of amazing things that can be done with your digital camera or SLR - this workshop will take you to that next level. Discover panorama functions, in camera parameter settings, movie modes, multiple exposure functions, high speed shooting, advanced flash and macro modes, using filters, low light shooting, RAW file processing, manual focus and exposure techniques and many more functions and tools that are not well understood. A perfect workshop for anyone who has done the Photo Field Trip or Digital Camera Kickstart workshop and especially good for SLR owners.

Date: Tues, 13 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Ulladulla, $110

CORE PHOTO EDITING

Brad Nichol BaEd, DipEd, Cert IV
Discover the amazing world of photo editing in this new 2 day workshop. You will learn: Core Functions of Editing programs, adjusting colour and tone, how editing programs work, histograms, file types, sharpening, working with layers, optimizing your workflow, text on photos, photo borders and more.

Date: Tues x 2, 20 & 27 March, 9.30-4.30pm, Batemans Bay, $190