Course Overview

What you will learn

Course outline

In this course you will learn:

• Create professional documents: Use Microsoft Word to create, edit and format business documents.
• Work with spreadsheets: Use Microsoft Excel to organise information and create functional spreadsheets.
• Prepare presentations: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to develop electronic presentations for work and study.
• Communicate digitally: Use email and other digital tools to communicate in a workplace environment.
• Use computer applications: Work confidently with computer operating systems, software and digital media applications.
• Manage information securely: Learn how to handle personal and workplace information responsibly.
• Complete workplace tasks: Use digital technologies to organise information, prepare documents and complete practical business activities.
• Develop workplace skills: Build communication, workplace safety and sustainable work practices while using digital technologies.

Course outcome

By the end of this course, you will have developed stronger computer and digital technology skills to help you complete workplace and study tasks with greater confidence.

You will have gained practical experience creating business documents, working with spreadsheets, preparing presentations and using digital communication tools.
These skills can help you prepare for employment, strengthen your existing workplace capabilities or continue into further vocational training.
Nationally recognised qualification
On successful completion of all required units of competency and assessments, eligible students will be awarded ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies.
This nationally recognised qualification provides a foundation for further study and the development of workplace digital skills.

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

This course is designed for adults who already have basic computer skills and want to develop their knowledge of workplace software and digital technology.
It is recommended that you are comfortable with basic computer tasks, such as using a keyboard and mouse, opening applications and navigating the internet.
You do not necessarily need to have completed a formal beginner computer course before enrolling.
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre-enrolment process to help determine whether the course is suitable for you.
New to computers? You may prefer to start with our Basic Computer Skills for Work and Study course before progressing to intermediate training.

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: $4,470
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.