Computer Courses for Seniors: What options are available?
We tend to get a lot of enquiries from older people who are looking for formal training programs in using computers. We don't run that type of training here a the library but there are a few options in and around the Sutherland Shire. The library can't recommend one course over another but here's the ones we know are available.
website: http://www.sgscc.edu.au/
Tuesday 23 July, 2013 Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 24 July, 2013 Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Email
Tuesday 30 July, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 31 July, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Social Media (Facebook)
Tuesday 14 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 15 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Skype
Tuesday 20 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 21 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Tablets (iPads) & iPhones
Tuesday 27 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 28 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Mondays, 5 August, 2013 - 26 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30am-12.30pm
See website: Endeavour Web for Senior Citizens for courses, prices and venue details.
Meetings held 3rd Mon of the month, 10am at Sylvania Community and Youth Club,
22 Box Rd, Sylvania. ($3.00 for members, $5.00 visitors)
Meeting topics:
19 August, 2013 – Duress/distress Smartphone application (app)
16 September, 2013 – Question & Answer session
21 October, 2013 – Internet Security
$25 annual membership fee, plus $10.00 joining fee.
39 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea. Cost $60.00
‘Experienced tutors will give you the basic internet and Word skills and knowledge that you want. You can use the PC desktop computers or bring your own’. Classes started in July. Plans for course to be offered again in October. (Contact centre in September).
$40 per semester part-time day course related charge at Sutherland College.
Term 3 at Loftus College: 25th July to 19th September
Term 4 at Gymea College: 12th October to 7th December
Please check late September 2013 for details on enrolment in 2014 Semester 1.
This course is for people who are absolute beginners or have never touched a computer. It is for those seeking to enter further education or work and who can only study for 3 hours each week. The specific course content is negotiated with the student group but will probably include basic instruction in computer fundamentals, word processing, email and internet.
For further information contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit the Sydney TAFE website.
St George & Sutherland Community College
127–129 Sutherland Road, Jannali. (Ph. 9528 3344)website: http://www.sgscc.edu.au/
TECH Savvy Seniors (Contact Fiona Rickert 85437427) Cost $5.00 per class
Introduction to the InternetTuesday 23 July, 2013 Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 24 July, 2013 Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Email
Tuesday 30 July, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 31 July, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Social Media (Facebook)
Tuesday 14 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 15 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Skype
Tuesday 20 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 21 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Tablets (iPads) & iPhones
Tuesday 27 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 28 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Computer Basics for Seniors
Fridays, 26 July, 2013 - 16 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30 am-12.30pmMondays, 5 August, 2013 - 26 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost $190.00
iPads for Seniors
Wednesday September 4, 11.00am-2.00pm Cost $40.00Skype for Seniors
Wednesday September 11, 11.00am-2.00pm Cost $40.00Endeavour Seniors Computer Club (Ph. 95226087)
Training and Computer courses approx. $6.00 per hour.
Have you got a computer and don’t know how to use it? A wide range of classes available from basic courses for beginners to Internet/email and various other courses depending on your needs and interests. Classes held during the day in our training room at Port Hacking Community Centre, 184 Gannons Road South, Caringbah. Come along to a monthly meeting to discuss your training needs and to book in for classes.
See website: Endeavour Web for Senior Citizens for courses, prices and venue details.
Meetings held 3rd Mon of the month, 10am at Sylvania Community and Youth Club,
22 Box Rd, Sylvania. ($3.00 for members, $5.00 visitors)
Meeting topics:
19 August, 2013 – Duress/distress Smartphone application (app)
16 September, 2013 – Question & Answer session
21 October, 2013 – Internet Security
$25 annual membership fee, plus $10.00 joining fee.
Gymea Community Aid and Information Service (Ph. 95249559)
Six-week computer workshop
‘Experienced tutors will give you the basic internet and Word skills and knowledge that you want. You can use the PC desktop computers or bring your own’. Classes started in July. Plans for course to be offered again in October. (Contact centre in September).
Sydney Institute TAFE – Sutherland College
Vocational and Community Engagement (Everyday Computing)
This course is EXEMPT from the TAFE NSW Fee. However there is a$40 per semester part-time day course related charge at Sutherland College.
Term 3 at Loftus College: 25th July to 19th September
Term 4 at Gymea College: 12th October to 7th December
Please check late September 2013 for details on enrolment in 2014 Semester 1.
This course is for people who are absolute beginners or have never touched a computer. It is for those seeking to enter further education or work and who can only study for 3 hours each week. The specific course content is negotiated with the student group but will probably include basic instruction in computer fundamentals, word processing, email and internet.
For further information contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit the Sydney TAFE website.
