Excel Essentials
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Location |
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| 21 February - 14 March 2025 | 09:30 am – 12:30 pm | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus |
Introduction:
Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed.
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With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
What to bring
- Pen and paper
- Students need to use the College provided Windows laptops to access the course training resources
Past Student Feedback
"I learned a lot," Bill"Mark was absolutely lovely. I was previously quite intimidated to learn Excel; he alleviated my concerns by going at a gentle pace and always made sure everyone was up-to-speed before moving on. I learnt a lot." Kelly
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Course Fees
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants
*As places and class sizes are limited, please provide a minimum of 48hrs notice if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, so that a funded opportunity can be offered to another person. A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.
What to bring
- Pen and paper
- Students need to use the College provided Windows laptops to access the course training resources
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Mark Baumert
Mark has worked as a computer trainer specialising in the Microsoft Suite of applications for 25 years, training for the Byron College since 2000.
Qualifying in engineering during the 1970s, and working on the design and construction of major infrastructure projects, Mark became closely involved in the rollout and utilization of business computerisation in the second half of the 80s.
Of particular interest to Mark, has been the complex manipulation of data and modelling made possible using typical spreadsheet applications for both business and personal use. He particularly enjoys demonstrating and explaining how the features of the spreadsheet can assist students in their everyday lives and experiences.
Mark has worked as a computer trainer specialising in the Microsoft Suite of applications for 25 years, training for the Byron College since 2000.
Qualifying in engineering during the 1970s, and working on the design and construction of major infrastructure projects, Mark became closely involved in the rollout and utilization of business computerisation in the second half of the 80s.
Of particular interest to Mark, has been the complex manipulation of data and modelling made possible using typical spreadsheet applications for both business and personal use. He particularly enjoys demonstrating and explaining how the features of the spreadsheet can assist students in their everyday lives and experiences.
