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.
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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Kitchen Medicine
Course Outline Prior to the 1970’s the main gathering source for our food, veggies and small goods were not the huge juggernaut supermarkets, and malls of today. Our everyday supplies came from the from local markets, the greengrocer, local butcher, fishmonger, baker and candlestick maker or our garden beds. The family kitchen was a most valuable resource as the first stop medicine chest.Historically our elders would pass this information down – with the increasing fragmentation...
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Introduction to IPhone Photography
Course Outline: This course offers an introduction to Iphone Photography. The student will gain an understanding of lighting techniques, framing & composition, as well as tips on editing & uploading the imagery to social media This session includes: An introduction to the camera function of the Iphone. Explanations of zoom, flash, timer modes. Tips in framing the subject for portraiture. Lighting techniques. Practical exercises in posing the subject An Introduction to landscape...
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iPhone Photography
Do you want the inspiration and ability to take better photos with your phone? Smart phones give us the opportunity to carry very capable cameras around with us constantly. Even the most basic level of functionality our devices create impressive photos, but if you take the time to learn more of what is possible from the phone in your hand you’ll get even better results. This course is designed to introduce you to using the advanced photography functions of your iPhone and editing...
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Canine Loss and Grief
Course Overview Losing a beloved dog companion can be a traumatic time for dog owners. It's not just a dog – we miss them and can feel intense grief for some years. In this workshop we explain the pet grief process, and strategies for dealing with our emotions and how to move forward honouring our loss. This session may be of assistance to those who have lost dogs, suffering anticipatory grief or want to know how to help others manage the loss of their dog. What to Bring: Notebook...
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A New Puppy? What you Need to Know
Course Overview Raising a Puppy can be a joyous time, however there are hurdles that all puppy owners experience which cause them concern and worry. This course will help the new puppy owner better manage the settling of their puppy, learn how to commence training to achieve the appropriate behaviours and tips and hints. You will also learn about puppy care, nutrition and the developmental stages from Puppyhood to Adolescence. The course is a must for new puppy owners and those who...
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Furniture Restoration and French Polishing
Course Outline: Students are asked to bring 1-3 small pieces of furniture to work on Students will learn how to assess the piece of furniture they have brought with them and to determine if the finish needs to be refurbished or removed and redone Students will be shown the possibilities of colour changes, what repairs to the surface are required and the type of finish best suited to the piece. Tutor will be providing step by step instructions on how to strip the piece without...
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Small Business Starter
Course Outline: Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss, call the shots and going to work knowing your trying to build towards financial freedom. This course is designed to give you the introduction to setting up your very own small business. Over 3 evenings we will cover topics ranging from: * Establishing a small business * Branding & the need for protection * Marketing * Reporting obligations * Potential legal risks * staffing & HR matters * Highs and Lows of...
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iPhone Photography for Small Business
Course Outline: Students will learn how to utilize the Smartphone for their Small Business INTRODUCTION TO CAMERA FUNCTIONS OF IPHONE TIPS ON POSTING TO SOCIAL MEDIA PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN SHOOTING PORTRAITS PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN SHOOTING PRODUCTS What to Bring: An Iphone 11 or Upward About the Tutor: Jason McCormack has over 30 years experience as a working photographer & has tutored at various institutions. "I see teaching as very empowering & enjoy passing on my career...
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