Activities for Term 4, 2008
October - December

For bookings or further details please contact us

The Centre is open to all residents, age is no barrier. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat or take part in our many and varied activities. We provide stimulation, recreation and creativity in a relaxed informal atmosphere.

If the course cost is a problem please contact Pam the Program Manager and alternative payments can be arranged.

• English Language Classes

Improve your skills in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening & Computers

All these classes are held at the Clarinda Community Centre, Viney St, Clarinda.
Classes are small, friendly & flexible,

Beginners ESL
A very basic entry level course for those with limited English skills or confidence Wednesdays 1 – 3 pm

Beginners Computer Skills
Course aims to give skills, knowledge and confidence to use computers, and includes basic skills to explore the Internet. Plus time permitting looks at E-mail.
Ideal for those with little or no computer skills
Thurs 1.30 – 4 pm

English Skills: ESL Framework Level 1 & 2
Covers; reading, writing, speaking & listening These are
nationally recognised & accredited courses, and can be used as a pathway to employment & further study e.g. TAFE.

2149VIC Certificate I in ESL (Access): Mon & Tues 9 am – 12.30 pm
21498VIC Certificate II in ESL (Access): Wed & Thurs 9 am 12.30 pm

• MS Word: The Basics & Beyond

Get the most out of MS Word, the most popular & widely used word processing package. Covers Tables, Tabulations, Text formatting, Word Art, Mail Merge, Sections, Headers & Footers and more
Monday 1— 3.30 pm x 6 wks Starts 13th Oct Cost $75.00

•Microsoft Office 2003 Skills

Follows on from the Introduction course, covers Word, Excel,
Access & Publisher
1 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. x 6 weeks Starts Tues 14th Oct Cost $85.00

(You must have previous knowledge of Windows XP)

• Movie Maker– Intro to Digital Videos***

Students will learn how to capture, edit, add special effects, use transitions, add a sound track and also create a voice-over. Students will be shown how to prepare the completed project for rendering and burning to a CD or DVD." and how to transfer video to the computer from various sources such as VCR tape
Thursdays 9.30am—12 x 5 weeks Starts 9th Oct

Learn how to computerise your business accounts
using MYOB. Covers setting up & modifying
accounts, general ledger, debtors & creditors & bank
reconciliation. Also covers payroll functions,
categories, setting up employee records, printing
payroll advice plus understanding your payroll
obligations & liabilities etc.
Basic book keeping and computer skills required
Tuesdays 6—9 pm x 8 weeks Starts 14th Oct.
Cost $150.00. Manuals available for purchase

• Creative X-Mas using MS Publisher ***

Use this popular program to create Christmas
stationary, cards, gift tags, personalised calendars, family newsletters, you are only
limited by your imagination
Thurs 9.30 am—12 x 5 weeks Starts 13th Nov Cost $55

• Adobe PhotoShop: The Next Step***

In response to students requests we are offering this course. It is
designed so you can extend your current skills
(Must have basic PhotoShop skills)
Thurs 1—3.30 pm Starts 9th Oct x 5 weeks Cost $55

We would like to acknowledge funding from Southern Metropolitan Regional Council of Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE)

COMPUTER LAB Fridays 1 – 4 p.m.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

•OPEN ACCESS

Practice skills, access the Internet, check E-mail.
Cost $2.50 per session

•TAFEVC
A large range of Online Courses available, check out the website at www.tafevc.com.au

•For Further Information & Bookings Contact Centre