Macquarie Community College

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Apple MacBook

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Apple MacBook Macs vs PCs! People seem to be passionately for or against using Apple Macs versus Windows PCs (personal computers). This course will look into the design and special features of the Apple MacBook and compare them to Windows PC features. This includes the similarities and differences in hardware, trackpad, internet browser, Office suite and more! We will also cover how the MacBook intergrates with Apple's other 'smart' technology... Read more

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English for Aged Care

English for Aged Care - Sydney Course Do you need to improve your English so that you can do further study and work in the aged care industry? Macquarie Community College is a leading provider of English teaching, offering you an inclusive and supportive environment in which to learn. This English for Aged Care course is suitable for people who need to develop their functional English language skills in preparation for studying the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support... Read more

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts (FSKRDG008)
Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG007)
Write routine workplace texts (FSKWTG009)
Create simple texts for learning purposes (VU22366)
Read and respond to routine workplace information (FSKRDG010)
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace (VU22393)
Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing (VU22402)
Read and write routine transactional texts (SWERWT009)
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes (VU22388)
Create simple texts to participate in the community (VU22368)
Work with diversity (CSO201821)
Read and write routine narrative texts (SWERWT012)
Understanding diversity (CSO201822)
Read and write basic factual texts (SWERWT007)
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity (VU22390)

Intermediate Computer Skills for Work and Study

Intermediate Computer Skills for Work and Study - Sydney Course In this Intermediate Computer Skills for Work and Study course, you will build on your basic computer skills to become more tech savvy! You will develop highly sought after digital skills and knowledge that are required in most business operations. This course will help you understand and use different business technology to hold meetings and presentations, develop official documentation, eye-catching desktop published... Read more

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies ICT20120.

Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information (BSBXCS303)
Use computer operating systems and hardware (ICTICT213)
Operate database applications (ICTICT210)
Participate in sustainable work practices (BSBSUS211)
Design and produce business documents (BSBTEC301)
Create electronic presentations (BSBTEC303)
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment (BSBTEC202)
Operate application software packages (ICTICT214)
Operate digital media technology packages (ICTICT215)
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks (FSKDIG003)
Design and produce spreadsheets (BSBTEC302)
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS211)

CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services (Introduction to Community Services) - Sydney Course If you’re looking for a career pathway into the community services sector including aged care, disability care and child care then this Introduction to Community Services course could be for you. Make a difference in a person’s life and have great personal satisfaction working in community services that offers a rewarding career to those passionate about helping people and bringing... Read more

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate II in Community Services CHC22015.

Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
Use routine strategies for work-related learning (FSKLRG011)
Read and respond to routine workplace information (FSKRDG010)
Provide first point of contact (CHCCOM001)
Interact effectively with others at work (FSKOCM007)
Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
Plan and apply time management (BSBPEF202)
Write routine workplace texts (FSKWTG009)
Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)

Tech Savvy Seniors - Booking a Holiday

Tech Savvy Seniors - Booking a Holiday - Sydney Course Nowadays, planning a holiday is much easier. You no longer need to head to the travel agent's office, but can do most of the planning yourself at home using the internet. This course will look into how you can use technology to plan a holiday either within Australia or overseas. We will consider what would be required to plan a holiday and break the course into two parts: The planning before you leave home (mainly PC &... Read more

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Bushwalks - Sunday Adventure Bushwalks Package

Bushwalking - Sunday Adventure Bushwalks Package - Sydney Escape to the great outdoors with our resident bushwalking guide, Greg Williams, who has been leading bushwalks around Sydney for over 33 years. Each term, Greg will take you on four magnificent hikes around the Sydney and Greater Sydney Basin. Why not add some adventure to your life and reward yourself with bushwalks that will take you to some of the most awesome places? Our bushwalks will take you from delightful and... Read more

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Tarot and Oracle Card Reading - Intermediate

Tarot and Oracle Card Reading - Intermediate - Sydney Come and discover the meanings and the hidden secrets of the cards in our Tarot and Oracle Reading - Intermediate course. Find out what is behind the pictures and learn how to read with confidence. See how the elemental energies, symbols, numbers and colours interact and affect the reading of the cards, both for you and the person sitting down for a reading. By connecting with the journey of the deck, participants may... Read more

Excel: Design and produce spreadsheets

Excel : Design and produce spreadsheets - Sydney Course In this short Computer Skills for Work and Study course, you will build on your basic to intermediate excel skills to become more proficient in designing and producing spreadsheets. You will develop highly sought after digital skills and knowledge that are required in most business operations. This course will help you understand and use different business technology to develop official documentation in Microsoft Office excel... Read more

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Design and produce spreadsheets (BSBTEC302)

Handling Difficult Conversations at Work

Handling Difficult Conversations at Work - Sydney Course Learn how to handle people who are challenging and difficult through this interactive and practical workshop. Ideal for employees who come into contact with external and internal individuals. Explore topics and techniques and use these to apply to your own situation. Recognise and understand behaviours, learn what to say and how to say it, find out strategies on how to reach an agreement, and learn how to find better... Read more

Living Mindfully - ''I Brush My Thoughts"

Living Mindfully - ''I Brush My Thoughts" - Sydney Course “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.” Charles R. Swindoll This self-improvement course is for those who wish to live mindfully and improve their relationship with themselves, with others and with their circumstances. It has been estimated that between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts cross our minds on a daily basis but 95% of them are recycled, about the past (that we can do nothing about) or the future (which... Read more