Core unit components
- (BSBSUS211) Participate in sustainable work practices
- (BSBTEC202) Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
- (BSBWHS211) Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
- (ICTICT213) Use computer operating systems and hardware
- (ICTICT214) Operate application software packages
- (ICTICT215) Operate digital media technology packages
Elective unit components
- (BSBTEC301) Design and produce business documents
- (BSBTEC302) Design and produce spreadsheets
- (BSBTEC303) Create electronic presentations
- (BSBXCS303) Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
- (ICTICT226) Operate simple database applications
- (FSKDIG003) Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
Course Overview
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 flyers, functional spreadsheets, awesome presentations and detailed schedules!
By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and ability to use business technology. Be prepared to become a software whizz and complete administrative all-rounder – confident and ready-to-go to work in any technology efficient office environment!
This course is designed specifically for people who are at the intermediate level with using computers and digital technology. It is a great pathway to helping you gain employment or access to further vocational study.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course you will learn:
- How to use a computer and other digital technologies for work and study
- How to use and produce business documents, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, database applications, software applications
Course outcome
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Participate in sustainable work practices
- Use email to communicate in a work environment
- Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
- Use computer operating systems and hardware
- Operate application software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Design and produce business documents
- Design and produce spreadsheets
- Create electronic presentations
- Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
- Operate database applications
- Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
- Participate in sustainable work practices
- Contribute to health and safety of self and others
At the end of the course, you will be issued a certificate in ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies where competency has been achieved.
What is involved
Time commitment
This course will include both classroom based sessions and home study.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
- Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
For this course assessment will entail the following:
- Written and verbal questioning
- Practical demonstrations
Assessments will be written and practical and may take place in the classroom environment.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
For remote learning online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.
Fees and government subsidies
Smart and Skilled provides government-subsidised training and higher-level courses to help you get skills to find a job and advance your career.
If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled/ where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
Not eligible for Subsidised Training: $4,270
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Study pathway
At the completion of this course you can move on to advanced level courses in business to gain more complex skills such as BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.
