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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.

 
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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  Length: 3 hours per week x 9 weeks
  Days: Thursday 9am to Noon
  Cost: $135 or $ 125 ( concession )
  Venue: VRCC
  Prequisites: None
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Introduction to MYOB with Payroll
Tutor: Brian Knight
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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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  Length: 2.5 hours a week for 8 weeks
  Days: Wed 12.30pm to 3pm
  Cost: $215 includes manual
  Venue: VRCC
  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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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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  Length: 2.5 hours per week x 8 weeks
  Days: Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received.
  Cost: $100 or $90 concession
  Venue: VRCC
  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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  Length: 2x2.5hours
  Days: Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received.
  Venue: VRCC
  Prequisites: Introduction to Computers ( minimum )
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  Course Outline:
An introductory course for people wishing to learn how to use Microsoft Publisher.
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  Length: 2 hours per week for 4 weeks
  Days: Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received.
  Cost: $65
  Venue: Vines Road Community Centre
  Prequisites: Familiar with using a computer
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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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  Length: 2 hours per week for 4 weeks
  Days: Tuesday 1-3pm
  Cost: $50
  Venue: Vines Road Community Centre
  Prequisites: Understanding of computers & the internet
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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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  Length: 2 hours per week for 6 weeks
  Days: Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am
  Cost: $85
  Venue: VRCC
  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
  Days: Course will be conducted if sufficient enrolments are received.
  Cost: $95
  Venue: VRCC
  Prequisites: Intro.to Computers
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Intro to Apple Mac
Tutor: David Dixon
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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
  Days: Wed or Thurs - TBD 7-9.30pm
  Cost: $110 or $100 Con
  Venue: Vines Road Community Centre
  Prequisites: Nil
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COURSES
 
  Introduction to Computers, Internet and Email  
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  Introduction to MYOB with Payroll  
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  Introduction to Building and Maintaining your Computer  
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  Yoga for All Seasons  
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  Working with Photos on Your Computer  
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  Introduction to Desktop Publishing  
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  Introduction of Skype & Webcam Communications  
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  Survival Cooking  
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  English as a 2nd Language  
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  Introduction to Edible Gardening  
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  Craft Classes  
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  4 Steps to Life - Simplified CPR  
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  Level 1 First Aid  
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  Physio-Chi  
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  Karen Feldman's Dance Studio  
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  Introduction to Microsoft Word  
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  Introduction to Excel  
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  Weight Resistance Training  
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  Intro to Apple Mac  
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  Creative Writing  
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  Light Pace Exercise & Social Activities  
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  Cook Like A Chef  
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  Line Dancing Classes for 2010  
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