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African Drumming

Course Outline: Come down for an African style boogie and bang your lil’ heart out to the primal grooves of ancient tribal African rhythms on crackin’ African djembe drums. During this 4 week introductory class you'll learn different African djembe patterns and feel the way the parts groove with each other under the direction of an experienced teacher and facilitator. Learn how to use the drum as a bridge from your monkey mind to the spaciousness within. Practice mindfulness, or... [More]

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Drumming Meditation

Course Outline: Drumming Meditation Weekly Class  Experience meditation, mindfulness and the flow state while creating rhythmic beats on a drum. A fusion of African and shamanic drumming. Learn to play basic rhythms on African drums (djembes) and experience shamanic drum journeys with shamanic (frame) drums. Practice mindfulness, or rather mind-emptiness as you learn simple rhythms on a drum and enter the gateway into the timeless, flow space. Learn how to use the drum as a bridge... [More]

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Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Cyber Safety for Seniors

How you can protect yourself when online. How to identify which of those annoying phone calls and emails are a scam! This one session course will provide lots of useful tips to keep you safe. Tech Savvy Senior Funding Eligibility The TSS program is for seniors aged 60 years and above or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander elders aged 50 years plus. It is a requirement of this course to provide evidence of eligibility to your trainer on arrival. If you are unable to do this, you... [More]

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Herbs for Health

Course Outline: This introductory course will explore the practice of herbal medicine and its relevance in the maintenance of health and the management and prevention of health conditions. Herbs have been used as medicine throughout human history, to treat illness and to optimise health and wellbeing. In this course, we will discuss the potential uses of an array of safe and effective herbs. We will also explore simple ways of making these herbal remedies part of daily life,... [More]

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Canva Beginners for Social Media

Get creative using this wonderful free online platform and learn how to create images and video content with Canva  Entrepreneurs, businesses and marketers know how important it is to create fresh content for social media, website and printed collateral, which is what Canva was originally designed for. But it's also a fantastic creative tool for personal use, making your social media accounts look amazing and transforming or creating artwork to print or share online.  In this... [More]

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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.

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Botanical Art Weekend Workshop

h3.Please Bring A4 (or large sketchbook) 2B Pencil Kneaded rubber (putty rubber) Water jar White china plate or white palette You have the choice of buying the list below or purchasing from tutor a package for $20.00. Please notify the college if you wish to purchase an art package and Penny will bring it with her on the day for you. Watercolour brush, size 6 Cotman or Art Spectrum watercolours Lemon Yellow Cadmium Yellow French Ultramarine Yellow Ochre Alizarin Crimson Cadmium red... [More]

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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.

Essential Computer Skills (Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10219)

Essential Computer Skills (Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways) is an entry level course providing core computer skills. It will introduce students to a range of Windows and other software skills including file management, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, Email and Zoom to give the student essential IT skills to use in the workplace or in further study. The skills included will support a wide range of industry occupations. (Please note this course is not suitable for Apple... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10219.
  • Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks (FSKDIG003)
  • Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)
  • Construct simple tables and graphs for work (FSKNUM013)
  • Research using the internet (BSBTEC203)
  • Operate digital devices (BSBTEC101)
  • Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work (FSKNUM018)
  • Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG002)
  • Use simple strategies for work-related learning (FSKLRG008)
  • Write routine workplace texts (FSKWTG009)
  • Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment (BSBTEC202)
  • Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG007)

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Professional Development Planning Skills

Course Outline This course will guide you on how to reflect on and create opportunities for your own professional development in the workplace. Units Studied BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Course Outcomes Reflect on own practice Enhance own practice Facilitate ongoing professional development Unit CHCPRP003 is included as a core or an elective unit in the following qualifications offered at Northern Beaches &... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
  • Organise personal work priorities (BSBPEF301)

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