Computers and Information Technology
Computer Basics
Basic computer knowledge is required in many jobs throughout today's workforce. This course aims to provide foundation skills in Information Technology.
Tutor: Lilian Smith
Duration: one day per week for 6 weeks
Cost: $495
Code: TXB202A121
Location: Tweed Community College
MS Office 2010 - Introduction
Keep up to date in your work environment by familiarising yourself with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint of Office 2010. Basic computer & file management skills are required.
Tutor: Lilian Smith
Duration: one day per week for 5 weeks
Cost: $225
Code: TXB228A121
Location: Tweed Community College
Access 2012 - Basics & Beyone
Using MS Access 2010, learn to create your own business database design. This program can be used in businesses for record keeping. Topics covered include: tables, forms, queries, reports, macros, primary keys, merging and integrating the database with other Office programs. Don't be caught out using spreadsheets for records when a database is more efficient & versatile!
Access 2012 - Basics & Beyond
Using MS Access 2010, learn to create your own business database design. This program can be used in businesses for record keeping. Topics covered include: tables, forms, queries, reports, macros, primary keys, merging and integrating the database with other Office programs. Don't be caught out using spreadsheets for records when a database is more efficient & versatile!
Spreadsheets for Beginners
Learn how to create your own spreadsheets and charts. Do simple calculations & formatting. Find out how Excel can help with budgeting, tax returns, compound interest calculations etc. Learn the new interface of Excel 2010. Basic computer & file management skills are required.
Spreadsheets - Beyond the Basics
This day is for those with a working understanding of Excel. Participants need to have done the Beginners course first or have a good working knowledge of Spreadsheets already. Using MS Excel 2010, extend your knowledge by learning some of the more advanced features. Learn more about formulas & functions. Basic computer & file management skills are required.
Word - Beyond the Basics
When you know the basics of word processing, you can continue on. Using MS Word 2010, learn more advanced features such as listing items with numbering, bulleting, tabs, columns & tables. Learn to use the drawing tools to create your own logo in your letterhead or as watermarks. Create your own templates for memos & calendars. Create macros to automate all repetitive tasks and use the new Mail Merge tab. Basic computer & file management skills are required.
PowerPoint
Powerpoint is the professional communicators' premiere tool of choice. Using PowerPoint from MS Office 2010, learn the basics, then rapidly go beyond to combining text, graphics, sound, videos and other media into a full multimedia presentation for the big screen or for CD mass production. The course is a must for trainers, managers, preachers, communicators, sales staff, marketing specialists or anyone with a message for audiences. Basic computer & file management skills are required.
Adobe Graphic Design Programs
This comprehensive course will show you how to use the Adobe CS5 Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign) to create a magazine. The course is best suited to people wishing to enter the graphic design field of work. The aim is to have a completed project by the end of the course. Participants must have basic computer & file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 6 weeks
Cost: $299
Code: TXB219A122
Location: Tweed Community College
Photoshop
Using Photoshop from the Adobe CS5 Suite, learn how to use the most powerful application available to create and modify digital imagery. Areas covered include: resizing, cropping, layering, masking and colour correction. More advanced skills include: texture effects, bevelling and a wide range of composite and special effects. You need to already have basic computer and file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB222A121
Location: Tweed Community College
Photoshop - Continuation
Our tutor will take you further into the use of Photoshop from the Adobe CS5 Suite. This course is for those who have completed our introductory course or who already have some Photoshop experience and wish to go further. It will include painting & editing, masks & channels, basic pen skills and advanced layer techniques. Participants must have basic computer and file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB223A121
Location: Tweed Community College
Indesign
Using Indesign from the Adobe CS5 Suite learn to layout pages for any type of print work and how to manage colour so the result you see on the screen is the result you get at the printers. Indesign is used in most print houses in preference to other layout programs and it can be used for the web. Learning this program can get you into the workplace laying out ads, business cards, brochures & other creations. You will be using Illustrator to do your logos & personal graphic designs. Participants must have basic computer & file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB220A121
Location: Tweed Community College
Illustrator
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator from the Adobe CS5 Suite to create logos and graphic design in vector art. This program complements Photoshop & Indesign. Participants must have basic computer & file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB221A122
Location: Tweed Community College
Video Editing for DVD, Websites & Youtube
Learn how to edit videos, create fancy slideshows and add music, voiceovers & special effects to create your own professional DVD presentations. You will be able to prepare your videos for YouTube and websites with user friendly software. These skills have application for home and business. Take home video tutorials at the end of the day. If you use a laptop, bring it with you. The course is suitable for Windows users only.
Web Design with Dreamweaver
Learn how to create & maintain a simple business homepage on the Internet using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5. This is a course for those new to web design but basic computing and file management skills are required. Dreamweaver can be used on either PC or Mac platforms. The course covers the principles of site planning, hyperlinks, managing site files, templates and using tables & adding images.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB224A121
Location: Tweed Community College
Web Design with Joomla
Joomla is a free website development program that uses pre-made templates, modules and plugins to create professional looking websites at no cost to the user. This type of website is very popular for shopping cart sites. The course will show you how to create and maintain a website. Participants need to have basic computer and file management skills.
Tutor: TBA
Duration: one day per week for 4 weeks
Cost: $199
Code: TXB225A122
Location: Tweed Community College
Getting Your Website Found
A business website needs to be easily found to maximise its effectiveness for marketing & communication. Learn the inside information on how to have your website found on the search engines. Search engines index websites. If your website doesn't appear on the first two pages of a search, you need to attend this session!
Cloud Computing
Stay up to date with the latest technology and learning about cloud computing and how it will affect the office of the future. Discover the benefits and also learn how to use it and how data security can be maintained.
Sustainability in Information and Communication Technology
This course covers the basics of using computers with energy efficiency and low carbon footprint in mind. Upon successful completion participants will receive Statements of Attainment in the following units: ICTSUS7235A - Use ICT to improve sustainabilty outcomes and ICTSUS7236A - Manage improvements in ICT sustainability.
