Course Overview
In this Intermediate Computer Skills course you will not only build on your basic computer skills but also become more tech-savvy! You will develop highly sought-after digital skills and knowledge that are now required in most business operations.
This course will help you easily understand and use different business technology so that you can hold meetings and presentations, develop official documentation, eye-catching desktop published flyers, functional spreadsheets, awesome presentations and detailed schedules!
By the time you finish this course, you will have the confidence and ability to use business technology. Get ready to become a software whizz and complete administrative all-rounder – confident and ready-to-go to work in any technology efficient office environment!
This Intermediate Computer Skills course is designed specifically for people who are at the intermediate level when it comes to using computers and digital technology. It also serves as a great pathway to helping you gain employment or access to further vocational study.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course you will learn:
- How to use a computer and other digital technologies for work and study
- How to use and produce business documents, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, database applications and software applications
Course outcome
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply communication skills
- Use email to communicate in a work environment
- Design and produce business documents
- Design and produce spreadsheets
- Create electronic presentations
- Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
At the end of the course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment where competency has been achieved.
What is involved
Time commitment
Some additional self-paced study will be required outside of the class. We recommend students plan for the same amount of self-paced learning as they have in the classroom, but the actual time required will depend on each student's prior skills and experience of the industry and prior educational background.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
- For remote learning through online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.
Fees and government subsidies
The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.
The ACE Program will also support small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence according to the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
- Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
- Not Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application
If you're a prospective student, employer, or service provider visithttps://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
