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Computer Courses
Adult Education in the Community
Computer Courses & Activities at VRCC
Please note that the following courses are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers, therefore starting dates are not always listed.
If you are interested in a course, please phone or call in at the Centre and register your interest. When we have sufficient registrations of interest , we will contact you with the course starting date and details.
Those courses which are funded by Adult, Community and Further Education have a concession price listed. This price is available for people in receipt of Centrelink payments and Gold Card holders who are not already in receipt of Government support in training or employment services.
If you have skills and or interests that you would like to share with the community as a tutor, group facilitator or instructor, please contact the Centre as we may well be able to add to the courses and activities we offer by utilizing your skills and experience.
We look forward to seeing you at the Centre soon.
Please note: Computer courses are our most popular area of adult education. We run courses throughout the year according to community demand. Courses are run during the day, evening and on weekends to suit community needs. Our courses include Introduction to Excel, Word, Windows, Access, Desktop Publishing, Power Point & Advanced Internet.
If there is a computer course you would like to suggest we run, please let us know as with sufficient other interest, we may well be able to run the course.
Community Access to Computers
Has your computer “crashed” or do you need to use a computer and printer or the internet? Our computers are available for casual use to the community at $2.50 per hour when they are not in use for computer courses.
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Introduction to Computers, Internet and Email
Tutor: Various
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Course Outline:
Have you recently inherited a computer and want to learn how to use it?
This is a course for both absolute beginners and those who have very limited experience with computers. Learn with other beginners in a small, supportive group with experienced computer tutors. Start with the absolute basics and progress to learning how to use the internet & to send and receive email. Course fee includes 2 easy to follow manuals.
Course Length: 3 hours per week for 9 weeks
Cost: $135 or $125 (concession)
Courses are run thorough out the year, please contact VRCC Reception - Ph 52779027 for details or to register for enrolment .
Next Course commencing: Thurs Aug 26th 9am to Noon
Tues Oct 19th 9am to Noon
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3 hours per week x 9 weeks |
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Thursday 9am to Noon |
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Cost: |
$135 or $ 125 ( concession ) |
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VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
None |
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Introduction to MYOB with Payroll
Tutor: Brian Knight
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Course Outline:
Learn how to keep your small or home business on track with MYOB. Record expenses and income, write cheques , & deposit money, set up GST codes, create reports, manage your payroll, complete BAS statements. |
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2.5 hours a week for 8 weeks |
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Wed 12.30pm to 3pm |
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Cost: |
$215 includes manual |
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Venue: |
VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping or Accounting for Small Business and computer experience. |
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Introduction to Building and Maintaining your Computer
Tutor: John Burgess
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Course Outline:
Building a computer is actually easier than most people think and maintaining one is even easier. In most cases, you need very little computer experience. The main requirement is that you be a bit technically minded and able to use a screwdriver.
Course Date & Time: To be Determined
Cost: $100 or $90 (concession)
Tutor: John Burgess
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2.5 hours per week x 8 weeks |
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Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received. |
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$100 or $90 concession |
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Venue: |
VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
Some understanding of computers |
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Working with Photos on Your Computer
Tutor: John Burgess
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Course Outline:
In response to many requests for a course on working with photos on your computer, we are running a workshop of 2 x 2.5 hour sessions.
The workshop will cover subjects such as;
- How to edit and work with photos on your computer
- Using a scanner to transfer photos on to your computer
- Burning your photos to a CD
Tutor: John Burgess
Days/Evenings and Times to be determined
Cost: $40
Places available. Book at VRCC Reception or through the website.
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2x2.5hours |
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Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received. |
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Venue: |
VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
Introduction to Computers ( minimum ) |
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| Introduction of Skype & Webcam Communications
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Course Outline:
Learn how to save money when communicating with friends and family by making low cost local & international phone calls over the internet.
Next courses commences on Tues Aug 10th
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2 hours per week for 4 weeks |
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Tuesday 1-3pm |
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Cost: |
$50 |
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Venue: |
Vines Road Community Centre |
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Prequisites: |
Understanding of computers & the internet |
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| Introduction to Microsoft Word
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Course Outline:
This course covers all aspects of using Microsoft Word. How to create a new document, formatting, inserting tables/pictures, etc.
Next Course commencing Wed 8th Sept 9.30am - 11.30am |
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2 hours per week for 6 weeks |
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Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am |
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Cost: |
$85 |
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Venue: |
VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
Introduction to Computers & Windows |
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Introduction to Excel
Tutor: John Burgess
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Course Outline:
This course is a thorough introduction to using Excel and covers the whole program from starting up the program to:
- Creating Excel Workbooks
- Formulae
- Using fill for Data Entry
- Cut & Copy Text
- Data & Formula
- Formatting the Spreadsheet
- Printing
- Working with Data Lists
- Simple Functions
- Creating Charts
- Templates
- Online Help.
The course cost includes a comprehensive manual. As with all VRCC Computer Courses, Certificates of competency available on the successful completion of the course.
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Length: |
2 hours per week for 7 weeks |
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Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received. |
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Cost: |
$95 |
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Venue: |
VRCC |
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Prequisites: |
Intro.to Computers |
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Intro to Apple Mac
Tutor: David Dixon
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Course Outline:
Do you own an Apple Mac computer and would like to learn how to use the included software (iTunes,iPhoto,iMovie etc.), then join this relaxed and fun class. You will also learn how to use email and the internet. Course notes will be provided. |
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Length: |
9 weeks - 2.5 hours per session |
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Wed or Thurs - TBD 7-9.30pm |
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Cost: |
$110 or $100 Con |
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Venue: |
Vines Road Community Centre |
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Prequisites: |
Nil |
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