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DIY Product Photography for On-line stores

Belinda — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:24:00 +0000

When it comes to promoting products the quality of images can make all the difference. We are offering a 1 day workshop on how to produce high quality photographs followed by a 2 week course on how to set up an On Line Store - all held on Saturdays. Good basic computer skills are required and students need to bring their digital camera and laptop with PhotoShop or Photoshop Elements installed.

Please ring 9842 6726 for more details or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

PowerPoint for Volunteers

Belinda — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:18:59 +0000

If you need to learn how to create a PowerPoint presentation for your organisation, or maybe wish to capture family memories then this is the course for you. This 2 week course will cover the basics of slide design and animation.

The course will commence on Monday 9 August, cost is $66 (c$59) plus $25 for the manual.

Please ring 9842 6726 for more details or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

Publisher for Volunteers

Belinda — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:15:29 +0000

This new one week course is designed to help those who want to learn how to create newsletters using MS Publisher 2007. Learn about templates, page design and other program features.

This course will be offered on Monday 26 July at 7-9.30 pm, cost is $36 (c$32) .

Please ring 9842 6726 for more details or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

File Management

Belinda — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:10:46 +0000

File Management – are you tired of losing files or being in a muddle with files and folders? Then this simple one week weorkshop will help. It covers file naming, managing files and folders, saving to portable devices, burning CDs and more.

This course will be offered on Monday 19 July from 7-9.30 pm, and costs $33 (c$30) plus $17 for manual.

Please ring 9842 6726 for more details or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

Computer Courses

Belinda — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:10:36 +0000

Pines Learning offers a number of general interest computer courses. These popular courses are delivered by qualified and experienced tutors in a supportive learning environment. Each course has a manual/text book or training supplement and class sizes are kept to a minimum.

Click on the links on the right for more information, ring us on 9842 6726 or download the current brochure.

Computers for Beginners Level One

Belinda — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:20:23 +0000

This 8 week course has been designed for those students who have had minimal or no exposure to computers. You will learn and gain confidence in using a mouse; opening various programs; creating and saving simple documents and saving onto transportable devices such as USBs. Once you have mastered these basic skills you will go on to learn how to use your computer for simple word processing tasks such as writing a letter along with gaining some internet and emailing confidence.

Workbook $38 (*ACFE Funded)

See page 7 of the Term 3 Brochure.

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or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

or ring us on 9842 6726 for more details.

Computers for Beginners Level Two

Belinda — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:19:26 +0000

This course is for the beginner who is already comfortable with the initial basic operations required to use a computer such as mouse manipulation and opening various programs (Computers for Beginners Level 1 or equivalent). Students in this class will continue to build their skills confidence using Word, Email and Internet in more depth and be introduced to the spreadsheet program Excel. Textbook: $38 (ACFE Funded)

See page 7 of the Term 3 Brochure, or email us at info@pineslearning.com.au

or ring on 9842 6726 for more information

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Microsoft Publisher and Powerpoint

Belinda — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:15:12 +0000

This course is for students currently enrolled in the Certificate III in Business Administration. Learn how to use program features and design principles to create effective desk top published documents and slide show presentations suitable for the work place. Pre-requisite: Word Level 1 or equivalent. This course fulfills the requirements of the following units from the Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30407):

BSBITU309A – Produce desktop published documents

BSBITU302A – Create electronic presentations

(ACFE Funded)

for more information about class times ring 9842 6726 or email

info@pineslearning.com.au

Photo Restoration using Photoshop Elements 8 – One Day Workshop

Belinda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:24:59 +0000

Join professional photo restorer and Photoshop artist Carol Heath on a one day intensive workshop designed for people who have old or damaged photographs in need of a little TLC? This course is designed for students with some knowledge of PhotoShop or PhotoShop Elements. Students will learn to copy, restore and archive precious photos. Carol will share tips and tricks for enhancing exposure and colour, removing spots, scratches, mould and stains, repairing tears and creases, and adding colour.

Pre-requisite: PhotoShop Elements 8 or equivalent.

Ring 9842 6726 or email:

info@pineslearning.com.au

Click here for Term 2 Brochure

Photo Restoration using Photoshop Elements 8

Belinda — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:49:16 +0000

Do you have old or damaged photographs in need of a little TLC? This course is designed for students with some knowledge of PhotoShop or PhotoShop Elements. Students will learn to copy, restore and archive precious photos. Photo restorer and PhotoShop artist Carol Heath will share tips and tricks for enhancing exposure and colour, removing spots, scratches, mould and stains, repairing tears and creases, and adding colour.

This is offered as a one day weekend workshop or an 8 week course.

Pre-requisite: PhotoShop Elements 8 or equivalent.

See page 8 of Term 2 Brochure for details, ring 9842 6726 or email:

info@pineslearning.com.au

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eBay

Belinda — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:43:21 +0000

This is an exciting course designed for people who want to buy and sell on eBay. The course will cover how to set up an eBay account, listing items to sell, inserting photos, security issues, postage and much more.

Pre-requisite: Internet Level 1 or equivalent

See page 8 of Term 3 Brochure for details, ring 9842 6726 or email:

info@pineslearning.com.au

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Email & Internet

Belinda — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:36:55 +0000

This course aims to teach you how to use MS Outlook for email together with other useful features such as using Calendar, Contacts and Tasks. You will also use Internet Explorer to search for information efficiently and explore e-commerce, including on line travel, shopping and auction sites. Basic computer skills required. ACFE Funded

Workbook:$34

See page 8 of Term 3 brochure, or ring us on 9842 6726, or email:
info@pineslearning.com.au

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Essential Computer skills

Belinda — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:53:37 +0000

This course is for those who have some computer knowledge (Computer for Beginners Level 2 or equivalent) or need to upgrade their skills on current software. It will enable students to gain the basic computer skills needed for employment. The course includes: Windows management, file management using Windows Explorer, CD Burning, Saving to external devices as well as Word Level 1 and Excel Level 1.

This Semester long course will be offered again in Semester 2, commencing in July 2010.

MYOB

Belinda — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:00:42 +0000

MYOB allows you to create and manage your accounting records. Some of the topics covered include inventory, sales, purchases, BAS preparation and bank reconciliations. Workbook $44.

See page 8 of Term 3 Brochure for more details, ring us on 9842 6726 or email:
info@pineslearning.com.au

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Excel Level 1

Belinda — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:59:01 +0000

Produce spreadsheets for business or home. Learn to create basic formulae, charts, use simple functions, format, edit, and print spreadsheets. Pre-requisite: Computers for Beginners or equivalent.
Workbook $38 ACFE Funded

See page 7 of Term 3 Brochure for details, ring 9842 6726 or email:

info@pineslearning.com.au

Click here to download Term 3 brochure