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    Women’s Access & Business Access

     
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    The Gordon’s Women’s Access and Business Access programs are unique. Our courses provide a range of educational opportunities in Geelong and the Wyndham regions for those in the communities wishing to prepare for further study, improve their employment prospects, or simply enhance their community participation.

    Teachers are specifically chosen for the Program's and classes are offered in a welcoming, encouraging and non-threatening environment across multiple campuses.  

    Business classes (full-time) 

    Certificate II in Business that will equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge to successfully enter industries requiring basic level of computer and business competency. The units cover how to operate a personal computer, how to use the internet and send email, Introductory MYOB, and how to use Microsoft Office 2010 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.  

    The Certificate II in Business courses commence in the week starting 24/07/12 to 8/11/2012

     (14 weeks) not including school holidays.  

    Wyndham Vale campus

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00 - 3.30

    Point Cook campus

    Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.00 - 3.30 

    Computer classes (part-time)

    Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology equips students with the relevant skills and knowledge to successfully enter industries requiring basic levels of computer competency. The course covers how to operate a personal computer, how to use digital devices, and how to use the internet and send email. The course also covers the use of Microsoft Office 2010, including Word, PowerPoint and/or Excel.

    The course is delivered part-time and students choose whether they would like to attend one, two or three days a week. Students can attend half-days or full days. To be eligible for the Certificate I Information, Digital Media and Technology students must successfully complete the below courses in Computer Fundamentals, Intermediate Word, Online Communication and Use Digital Services.  

    This course can be undertaken as a Women’s Access (women only) program, or mixed classes delivered in Wyndham. 

    Wyndham Vale campus
    East Geelong Campus    

     

    USE DIGITAL DEVICES 

    This "new" 8 week course teaches you about how to use digital devices. Learn about iphone and ipad technology and how to manage files and photos on a digital camera and transfer them to your personal computer. 

    East Geelong campus  (Women's Access only)

    Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm from 08/05/12 to 26/06/2012  

    INTERMEDIATE WORD

    Become really MS Word savvy with this 10 week course! Learn about columns, mail merge, inserting objects and pictures. Create impressive flyers and documents and learn how to overcome design problems. 

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Thursday 9.00am - 12.00pm from 31/05/12 to 16/08/2012

    DESKTOP PUBLISHING  

    Create impressive flyers, brochures and documents and learn how to overcome design problem with MS Publisher 2010. A creative ten week course! 

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm from 31/05/12 to 16/08/2012   

    ONLINE COMMUNICATION  

    Don’t get left behind! This 10 week  course is all about the exciting world of online communication. You will learn about chat, twitter, newsgroups as well as organising your email, blocking unwanted emails and organising your address book through Microsoft Outlook 2010. It also includes how to search and use the internet effectively.  

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Monday 9.00am - 12.00pm from 30/07/2012 to 15/10/2012 

    COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

    This 10 week course is especially for people new to computers who want to understand the basics of computers. It is a “taster” and mini-introduction to different software packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. It also includes an introduction to the internet, how to organise your files and even how to find lost files! 

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Monday 1.00 - 3.00 from 13/03/12  to 29/05/2012

    BEGINNERS WORD

    Don’t put it off any longer!!! This 12 week course is especially for people completely new to computers who want to understand the basics of MS Word 2010.

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Thursday 9.00am - 12.00pm from 16/08/12 to 15/11/2012

    Featherbrook Community Centre - Point Cook (mixed classes)

    Fridays 9.00am – 12.00pm  from 1/06/2012 to 3/08/2012

    BEGINNERS EXCEL

    Great for organising your finances and essential in many jobs. This course is especially for people completely new to computers who want to understand the basics of MS  Excel 2010. 

    East Geelong campus (Women's Access only)

    Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm from 16/08/12 to 15/11/2012 
     
    Featherbrook Community Centre - Point Cook (mixed classes)

    Fridays 1.00pm – 3.00pm  from 1/06/2012 to 3/08/2012

    FLEXI CLASS - POWERPOINT, INTERMEDIATE EXCEL,
    ACCESS & MYOB

    This class is suitable for people who have some experience with computers but would like to improve their skills. Students work at their own pace through a structured program with experienced teachers on hand to ensure they are on the right track.

    East Geelong campus

    Tuesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm from 24/07/2012 to 20/11/2012

     

     
     
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    'Women's Access gave me the opportunity to rediscover who I am and the confidence to reach for my dreams. Women's Access classes and the people involved, both tutors and participants, have inspired me to be all that I can be. Congratulations to all on a wonderful program.'  Julia

    'Women's Access gave me the opportunity to get out of the house for a few hours, meet new people and make new friends as well as providing me with the necessary skills, which helped me decide what I'd like to do in life.

    'I went on to study CII in Horticulture and hope to study CIV in Horticulture next year. I thank all the staff in the WOMEN'S ACCESS program, without them I'd still have no idea what I wanted to be or what it is I'd like to do.'      Melissa

    'I feel a confidence in myself that I didn't have in week one. I felt it slowly grow and blossom until I'm actually surprised by my own belief in myself.'  Cath

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