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Basic File Management Skills for Your Studies Using Canvas

Course Outline This short course is useful for NBMC students who require additional training or a refresher on how to commence their studies and navigate through their course on Canvas. ($0 for enrolled NBMC students using Canvas – phone College to enrol or apply below). You will learn how to: Navigate your course resources Participate in announcements and discussions Manage your filing system on your Windows computer Submit your assessments Other related tips and tricks Please... [More]

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Drawing for Intermediate

Course Outline: This course is designed for students who know the basics of drawing and want to take their work to the next level. It is a follow up course to drawing for beginners. This fun and challenging course will teach you practical art principles that will be applied in each class to improve your drawing skills. Your tutor Mark Kingston, a Master of Visual Art will guide you step by step through the drawing process. His knowledge and expertise will inspire you and help you... [More]

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Backyard Beekeeping

Course Outline Would you like to harvest your own honey? It’s easy to have a few hives and then let the bees do most of the work for you. Learn everything you need to know about bees, the equipment needed and how much honey you can expect. Find out what other products you can make such as beer, candles, soap and cosmetic creams. Honey tasting and comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course What is honey? History of beekeeping Honey... [More]

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Bonsai for Beginners

Remove the mystery – create and enjoy your own bonsai! Discover its history and how easy it is to grow. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable. Find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain, prune, shape, style and display them. Comprehensive notes are provided and places are limited. Program Introduction to the Course History of bonsai Chinese Penjing/Japanese bonsai Suitable specimens for bonsai: Australian, exotic Styles of... [More]

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Organic Gardening

Course Outline: Whether you have a tiny balcony, garden or acreage, learn how to grow your own herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Find out about different methods of recycling, including composting and worm farms. Discover crop rotation, companion planting and how to get rid of pests, diseases and weeds, without using any chemicals.   Program Introduction to the Course Soil Types and Potting Mix Composting, Worm Farms, Recycling, etc.. Herbs Vegetables Fruit Trees Crop Rotation... [More]

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Photoshop CC Level 1

Course Outline Photoshop is an image-editing application that is used for screen-based images on computers, mobile devices and the internet, and for printed photographs, artwork or commercial production. As an industry standard it is a valuable addition to an employee’s skill set, applicable to almost every industry as companies expand their online presence. For personal use Photoshop enables you to perform basic through to more complex manipulations to your photographs – whether... [More]

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Basics of Public Speaking

Course Outline This short course gives you the communication and technical tools to organise and present talks with confidence and flair. Units Studied BSBCMM411 Make presentations Course Outcomes Public speaking confidence Appropriate use of presentation methods What you need to know about this course The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes classroom sessions and additional flexible directed self study hours. Students will need to allow some... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.

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Participate in Workplace Health & Safety

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to understand and comply with work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations and codes of practice in the workplace. You will learn about the responsibilities and legal obligations of employees and other duty holders to achieve compliance with current WHS legislation. This introductory course is not intended to replace expert WHS and/or legal advice regarding WHS legislation and implications for specific businesses. Unit Studied... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)

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Gardening for Beginners

Course Outline: Whether you have a large garden or small balcony, learn the basic skills of good gardening. Discover what type of soil you have, which potting mix is best, how to choose ‘the right plant for the right place’ and find out how to maintain your outdoor space with the minimum of effort from the ground up. Course introduction: The living plant - plant requirements Soil - types, analysis, soil testing, improvement Pot selection, potting mixes, fertilizers Plant selection... [More]

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Garden Design in Large and Small Spaces

Course Outline: Nowhere to relax or entertain outdoors? Is your outdoor area looking tired? Whether you have arid acreage, a barren balcony or a cluttered courtyard, you can transform it into a stylish sanctuary. Discover how to use space effectively and the concepts of good design. Recognize your soil type and determine how to choose appropriate plants and materials. Achieve a professional, cost-effective design with minimum effort. Comprehensive course notes are provided and... [More]

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