Life Skills courses available in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman area. Enrol online today.
A wide range of Life Skills courses are available at Northern Beaches & Mosman College from mastering the art of cake decorating, learning to find your independence, dealing with dementia, kick starting your diet plan to learning self defence. There is always something new to learn so why not make a start by enrolling online today.
Book Group - Reading for Pleasure (For Existing Students Only)
Course Outline: This course encourages reading and the sharing of ideas through discussion, looking at the influence of our personal history and how it relates to our preferences in book selection today. Please Bring: Please purchase or come with the following books: *Term 1 - 2024 Booklist: Yellowface Rebecca F. Kuang The Soumate Sally Hepworth Birthday Stories Haruki Murakami About the Tutor: Margaret Baird is a trained English teacher. She currently works as an Individual...
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Touch Typing for 12-16 Year Olds
Being able to touch type is an essential and useful skill for school. this course is aimed at children wishing to learn the correct techniques to touch type. Excercises will be given to help improve speed and accuracy. About the Tutor Margaret is an extremely experienced trainer in all age brackets and is particularly patient with seniors teaching the basics for iPads and computers. Having trained in computing for over 15 years, Margaret believes that she offers a high degree of...
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Living in a Strata Scheme Building
Course Outline This course is a broad overview of what it means to live in a strata scheme. It will cover topics including the Executive Committee, repairs and maintenance, by-laws, by-law breaches and disputes. The course is aimed at anyone who owns or rents. About the Tutor Paul is a director at Real Property Services. He is currently managing a portfolio of 50 residential and commercial buildings on the lower North Shore.
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Book Group - Reading for Pleasure
Course Outline This course encourages reading and the sharing of ideas through discussion, looking at the influence of our personal history and how it relates to our preferences in book selection today. Please Bring Please purchase or come with the following books: *Term 1 - 2025 Booklist: Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier The Fiction Writer - Jillian Cantor About the Tutor Margaret Baird is a trained English teacher. She currently works as an Individual and Couple Councillor in private...
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Short Story Writing
Course Outline As the saying goes, it may be that everyone has a novel in them waiting to be written, but sometimes it’s better – and more rewarding – to start small. This four-week course, by author and journalist Elaine Collins, will help you bring your short story ideas to the page in a fun, friendly and informal way. You’ll look at different types of storytelling, character descriptions, research, editing and more, with plenty of writing exercises and prompts along the way. No...
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Create a Better Way of Being
Course Outline Create a better way of living invites you to explore ways to incorporate healthier habits, set achievable goals and improve mental, physical and emotional wellbeing with some wellness / mindful activities. This short introductory course covers self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviours that limit success, and ways to overcome these obstacles, empowering you for change. Over three weeks, you will be invited to set and review goals with practical worksheets and other...
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Bushcraft
Course Outline Have you ever wanted to get outdoors and enjoy a hike in the bush but don't know how? Learn bushcraft skills that will enahnce your confidence to get you outdoors and enjoy our wonderful bushlands. This workshop includes methods and techniques for preparation, navigation, plant and animal identification, risk assessment as well as creative ways for you to enjoy the most of your experience outdoors. Topographic Maps: Plant and Animal Identification: Hazards:...
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Introduction to Music Composition
Course Outline • Target Audience: Beginners and intermediate learners in music production. • Course Duration: 6 online sessions • Delivery Mode: Online • Software used is: Cubase Pro 12 Participants will need a basic understanding of using Music Software so some computer skills required. If unsure please contact the college for further information. Module 1: Introduction to Cubase Pro 12 • Overview of Cubase Pro 12 interface. • Basic setup and configuration for first-time users....
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Introduction to Coaching - Create a Better Way of Being
Course Outline Our busy lifestyles sometimes don’t afford us the luxury to examine our lives. This short lifestyle coaching course provides that valuable opportunity to assess where you are and where you want to be and better ways to get there. This two-part workshop course is for anyone wanting to create a positive change in their current lifestyle (from fitness, relationships, wellness, health, financial, career, lifestyle and more). The course will provide attendees with...
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Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Find out the secrets behind sculpting fondant and basic piping in this hands-on cupcake decorating course. In this cupcake decorating course, you will explore simple decorating techniques to make beautiful cupcakes that are easy to do at home. You will also find out some creative tips for how to achieve a professional finish using low-cost tools and equipment that are easy to find in most kitchens. By the end of this course, you will have 6 decorated cupcakes in various differing...
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