Computers

Sandybeach Computer Centre  offers a great range of courses for the novice and for more experienced computer operators. Classes are for the general community,professionals in industry,seniors and beginners.

The computers have flat-screen monitors and run Windows 7 and Office 2010.

Sandybeach Centre offers two styles of learning in our computer classes:

1.  Tutor-directed learning where our expert tutors work through the course with the class. We use a data projector and a large screen to ensure all students have a good view at all times.
2.  Independent self-paced learning for those who like to work at their own speed with expert tutor support. We offer a great range of manuals at different levels so that students can select a course to suit their particular needs.

Corporate Training

Please phone 9598 2155 and ask for the Information and Communication Technology Supervisor to discuss your requirements.

Certificate I in Information,Digital Media and Technology –ICA10111

Are you planning to return to work and need to update your computer skills?  Whether you have little or no previous computer experience,this course is suitable for you.  You will use the Microsoft Office 2010 suite
of products including Word,Excel,PowerPoint and Outlook.  You will learn skills required to use digital
devices in a home or small office environment and learn how to manage your files and folders effectively.  Students who successfully complete all practical assessments will be eligible to receive this new nationally recognised qualification Certificate I in Information,Digital Media and Technology.  Course fee includes materials and assessments. Govt. subsidised (C) subject to eligibility.  No classes public holidays and &school holidays.
Applicants will need to make an appointment with our trainer to discuss enrolment in the course. Call us on 9598 2155 to arrange a suitable time.
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Computers for the Workplace

Do you need to update your computer skills and become ready to join the workforce? Whether you have little or no experience,this course is suitable for you. We will use the Microsoft Office 2010 suite of products including Word,Excel,PowerPoint,and Outlook will take you through email and calendar features. Learn how to manage your files and folders effectively. Course fee includes materials but no assessments will be available to students enrolling in this course.  See Cert I in Information,Digital Media and Technology ICA10111 for course including assessment.
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Basics 1 –First Steps Into Computers

For those who know nothing about computers and would like to start from the very beginning.  You will look at the parts of the computer;learn mouse skills through games and skill building exercises,followed by hands-on introduction to the internet and email to prepare you for further exploration.   Work at a gentle
pace in a stress-free environment.
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Basics 2 –Further Exploration

Already have basi mouse skills and had a bit of a play on a computer?  Our next step is to take you into the world of the internet,provide you with the skills needed to work your way through the mountains of information that can be found. Email is a fast and easy way to communicate with others all over the world,using Outlook 2010 you will learn how to send,receive,reply and add attachments to emails.  Get to know Word 2010 and create your first documents,apply basic formatting and save your documents.
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Basics 3 –Taking It To The Next Level

Build on your skills,learn how to add tables and pictures into your documents and create flyers and reports using more advanced formatting skills.  Using Excel 2010,learn basic commands and features to create,manipulate and print Excel spreadsheets.  Your tutor will guide you through how to find,organise,and use files and folders on your computer.  Students who have not gone through Basics 1 and 2 but already have basic Word 2010 skills are welcome to join this class.
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    iPad for Beginners

In this course we will go over the basics so you will become familiar with your iPad.  We will look at using your iPad for mail,calendars,the address book,Photos,Skype and Maps. We will look at the App store and download and explore some of the more popular Apps.
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 Self-Paced Computers

Do you need to upgrade your skills in any of the Microsoft Office 2010 applications?  Choose from any of the computer manuals that we offer.  Work at your own speed in a stress free environment with expert assistance from the tutor.  Manuals offered are:Word,Excel,PowerPoint or Publisher in Levels 1,2 or 3.  Ring for comprehensive brochure of what is covered in each of the levels.
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Word and Powerpoint for Presentations

This course has been designed for students who have the need to use Word and PowerPoint in a business environment.  You will use Word 2010 to refine your skills and use time-saving tools to create multipage
documents looking at section breaks to handle changing headers &footers,margins and page orientation within your document.  You will use PowerPoint 2010 to review and refine your basic skills to ensure you design outstanding presentations.
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Create a Printed Photo Book

Have fun in these workshops where we will teach you how to upload your own photos to the Snapfish photo printing website and organise them onto the pages of the photo book of your choice. We will help you choose your own photo book design and when complete,your photos will be printed onto the pages of a beautifully bound book and delivered to you directly by Snapfish. Bring your own digital photos or printed photos which we will scan to make a digital copy for you to use. Students will need to order and pay for their finished photo book directly from the Snapfish website in addition to course costs. Must have basic computer skills and be familiar with the internet.
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Basic Bookkeeping

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of basic accounting principles and methodologies. Topics will include double entry bookkeeping,record ledger accounts,periodic inventory system,accounting for GST and taxes and general journals. Emphasis will be placed on practical examples and use in relation to computerised accounting systems. Course fee includes notes and exercises with solutions.
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Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) –Part 1

Learn the basic features of MYOB to perform the day-to-day business and bookkeeping functions. This intensive course will cover areas including setting up a business and the use of the purchasing,sales,spend money and cards modules. The final part of the course relates to the preparation of a Business Activity Statement (BAS). The course uses realistic case studies and is complemented by applications to specific situations. This is an ideal beginning for small business operators and people wishing to become bookkeepers and administrators in small and medium-sized businesses. Good computer skills and a basic knowledge of bookkeeping is required. It is necessary to attend all sessions to receive maximum benefit.  Course fee includes manual.  Government subsidised (F) subject to eligibility.
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Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) –Part 2

This course provides a more detailed insight into the features of MYOB. The course is divided into two major parts. The first part examines MYOB advanced features including setting of system parameters,system administration,setting up cost centres,job costing,customising forms and the use of templates. The second part focuses on the MYOB payroll module,where participants will learn how to set up and operate a payroll. With the completion of the MYOB1 and MYOB2 courses,participants will have sufficient technical skills to maintain an MYOB-based accounting system in a variety of businesses. To receive maximum benefit from the course,participants need to have a good basic knowledge of bookkeeping and to have either completed MYOB Part 1 or have basic knowledge of the MYOB program. Course fee includes manual.  Government subsidised (F) subject to eligibility.
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