Computers Made Easy – Learning New Skills
Digital Literacy – Applying Skills to Business and Entrepreneurship
What is it?
A basic technology literacy education program based on the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program.
Who is it for?
Adult learners with little or no experience with computers.
This course may count towards job seeker Annual Activity Requirements (AAR).
This course is an approved Work and Development Permit Scheme (WDPS) activity, if you have a debt from fines (infringement notice) participation in this course may be able to reduce it. Contact the WDPS Team on 1300323 483 or https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wdp
What does it teach?
Participants learn the ‘basics’ of the computer, enabling them to use the computer in ways that are relevant to their daily lives.
What skills will participants learn?
Through active, hands-on experience, participants learn to explore and use basic computer applications that are used in everyday life, such as internet searches, email, word processing, spreadsheets and multimedia.
Promotional Video
The following promotional video was created by our Work for the Dole participants for the Intel® Learn Easy Steps Course.
Program - Computers Made Easy - Learning New Skills
(topics that may be covered include)
Introducing Computers and Operating Systems (Basic PC operations, create files, keyboarding, Notepad)
Introducing Internet and Email (Internet search, browsing, create and use email)
Introducing Word Processing (Explore WP; create flyer, resume, Greeting Card)
Introducing Spreadsheets (Explore Spreadsheet; create budget, address book)
Introducing Multimedia (Explore PPT; create presentation, add graphics, media)
Program - Digital Literacy – Applying Skills to Business and Entrepreneurship
(topics that may be covered include)
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Create Mind Map (business ideas) via PPT and Graphics)
Money Management and Finance (Start-up Costs and Cash Flow, sharing through Skype)
Developing a Marketing Plan (Create Marketing Plan presentation, communicate via email)
Branding (Create logo, letterhead, business cards, email signature)
Marketing Material (Create brochure, catalogue; communicate via Skype)
Online Marketing (Create website, use social media (FB) to communicate)
Collecting Feedback Online (Create survey (Google Docs), share via Skype Share)
As a not-for-profit organisation, we respect and value everyone regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, race or religion. We are committed to child safe practices and equality for all.
Computers Made Easy – Learning New Skills
Course Calendar for 2020Our current course calendar has been updated. […]
Course Fees & Charges UpdatedOur Course Fees and Charges have been updated. […]
Family Learning PartnershipsThe FLP program provides opportunities for families to […]
Hastings Hub Newsletter 2020Hastings Hub Newsletter Term 1 2020 has been added. […]