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ACE Adult and Community Education

Funded courses available in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman area. Apply today.

The Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program has been designed to support people who experience barriers to training and employment. The Program will deliver short course training to eligible participants to give them the necessary skills and knowledge to move into further study and/or gain employment. It is part of the NSW Government’s Smart & Skilled training reform. Click here for eligibility information or contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbcc.nsw.edu.au.

Hosting Zoom Meetings for Business/Training

Course Outline You’ve been attending meetings on Zoom, but now it’s your turn to host the meeting! During this course you’ll learn: The Zoom settings you need to in order to secure your meeting and make all the features you need available to you What you need to consider before hosting your Zoom meetings – technical requirements, security, policies and procedures How to use all of Zoom’s in-meeting tools Prerequisites: Must be familiar with attending Zoom meetings.  What you need... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment (BSBTEC202)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Word Introduction

Course Outline This course aims to give the learner a very good basic grounding in the use of Microsoft Word 2019 to create everyday documents required either at work or at home. The course begins by showing the user how to navigate around Microsoft Word 2019. It quickly gets the user to create a new document before getting into features such as formatting and printing. This course provides training to meet the requirements of BSBWRT311 Write simple documents from Certificate II in... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Business BSB30120.

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Excel 2019 for Business Introduction

Excel is one of the most commonly used software applications especially in the workplace. You can use Excel to enter all sorts of data and perform financial, mathematical or statistical calculations. This comprehensive course covers the essentials of working with Excel 2019. This course covers creating simple spreadsheets and charts using MS Excel. You will learn how to create, edit and save spreadsheets, format data and worksheets, perform calculations using formulae and simple... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Business BSB30120.
  • Design and produce spreadsheets (BSBTEC302)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Touch Typing for Adults

Are your keyboard skills slowing you down? In this accredited course you will learn how to touch type and become more efficient. Speed tests are included in this course. With a final speed test to determine your words per minute. Course Outline During this course the following topics will be covered: Become familiar with the keyboard Tips on breaking existing habits Type without looking at the keyboard Increase your speed Understand the importance of safety issues regarding the use... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10219.
  • Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Introduction to Working in the Health Industry

Thinking about a career as a nursing assistant or an allied health assistant but not quite ready to commit to a full qualification? This fee free nationally accredited short course will provide an introduction to understanding and working in the health services industry. Upon successful completion of this short course you may choose to immediately continue your studies to complete either a nursing assistant (HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance) or allied health... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Manage Stress at Work

Course Outline Using basic emotional intelligence skills to maintain wellbeing and health in a work role that operate in high stress situations and circumstances. This short course applies to workers in high stress roles, who would benefit from having the basic skills and knowledge of emotional intelligence and stress management to maintain their health and wellbeing in the workplace. Unit Studied HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment Course Outcomes How to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Manage personal stressors in the work environment (HLTWHS006)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Supporting People with Mental Illness

Course Outline This short nationally accredited course is beneficial for anyone wishing to understand how to better support those who may be experiencing mental illness. This course provides training to meet the requirements of CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues. It is also a valuable course for anyone wishing to equip themselves to support those around them. Course includes information on how to: Identify signs of mental illnesses Appropriately communicate to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

Adults who work or volunteer in child-related services require the necessary knowledge and skills to recognise specific signs and symptoms that indicate a child in your care may be at risk of harm, as well as how to accurately report to and collaborate with relevant authorities, and finally how to support a child throughout the process. Studying the CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk course offers a range of benefits, helping individuals gain essential... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Identify and report children and young people at risk (CHCPRT025)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Introduction to Computers including myGov

This course is perfect for students needing basic computer skills. (Please note this course is not suitable for iPad & Apple Mac Users.) Topics include: How to navigate around a computer How to search the internet How to use myGov. This course is fully funded for many Australian citizens; permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and Humanitarian Visa Holders under the NSW Government's Adult & Community Education funding. "See ACE Community Service Obligation Funding... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10219.

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Powerpoint 2019 Introduction

Course Outline The skills and knowledge acquired are sufficient to be able to create real-world presentations. You will learn how to add themes, run a slide show, print, publish presentations. Topics will include the following Getting to know PowerPoint: Starting Powerpoint; The Powerpoint screen; Using the ribbon; Using keytip badges; Minimising the ribbon; Shortcut menus; Using shortcut menus; Understanding dialog boxes; Launching dialog boxes; The quick access toolbar;... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Business BSB30120.
  • Create electronic presentations (BSBTEC303)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.