All courses take place in the UFARA computer lab, which can be accessed through the Community Centre’s front office, unless otherwise advised.

COURSES SYNOPSIS – Here’s is a short synopsis of some of our courses, with the following prerequisites to all courses, special ones are listed with the respective course.

Download ICE Membership application form here

Download ICE Education enrolment form here

If you would like to suggest a course that is not listed please e-mail us

Students need to bring with them:

Lesson 1 – table building.
Lesson 2 – forms and data entering.
Lesson 3 – analysing data using queries.
Lesson 4 – reports

ACCESS II (Database) – Costs (One-On-One): $48 ($96) 4 x 2 hrs = 8 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)

Prerequisite – You must have completed ACCESS I and it continues to a more advanced level.

The following topics will be covered.
Lesson 1 – Use of various field types in table and table relationships.
Lesson 2 – Working with queries including using more than one table and various types of query
Lesson 3 – Creating forms and reports in design view.
Lesson 4 – Macros

BURNING CDs USING NERO – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

This course provides a solid foundation in basic computer concepts and the essentials of hardware, software, operating systems, the Internet and more.

CREATE-A-CARD (Greeting cards) – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

You will be taught how to create greeting cards using the American Create-A-Card program.

DIGITAL MEDIA – Costs: $23 ($41), 3 x 2 hrs = 6 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)
Dates: TBA

This course covers all aspects of digital media except digital movie making; beginning with on how to manage digital music, the course moves on to converting analogue music (such as tapes and vinyl LPs) to CDs.

MEDIA PLAYER – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

Note: You will need to bring with you

This course shows how to make a simple website quickly and easily without any HTML coding required.

This course introduces the basic ideas people need to know about how to use a spreadsheet. Concepts include entering and editing text data, entering and editing numerical data, formatting text and numerical data, sorting data, using sample formulae and creating graphs.

USING EXCEL II (Spreadsheet) – Costs (One-On-One): $36 ($72) 4 x 1 ½ hrs = 6 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)

This course assumes that you have completed EXCEL I or already have a good knowledge of spreadsheet basics.

PRINTING OPTIONS IN EXCEL – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

This course is an introduction to Facebook for those that haven't used it before and are thinking of taking the plunge or those who have just started and want to know a little more.

Students learn about the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Webb, about viruses and computer protection, about searching techniques, about search engines such as Google.
In Session 2 is devoted to using e-mail programs. Since our computers are on a broadband connection, fast Internet access is a feature of the course.

SENDING & RECEIVING E-MAILS WITH OUTLOOK EXPRESS – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

This course will cover how to remove red eye, crop photos, rise or lower brightness and contrast, transform coloured photos to B&W or sepia, and add numerous special effects such as blurring and background tinting.

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS (Photo Editing) – Costs: $29 ($53), 4 x 2 hrs = 8 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)
Dates: TBA

Tutors: Alithea Seemann & Richard Burnett

What you will learn:

PHOTOSTORY 3 (Creating your own “videos”) – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

Photo Story helps you create exciting video stories by adding panning and zooming effects to your pictures. Use Photo Story to record narration for your pictures, add titles and background music to your story. You can also share your story
in a variety of ways.

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT (Presentation) – Costs: $23 ($41), 4 x 1 ½ hrs = 6 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60) Dates: TBA

You will be introduced to the features of Power Point, creating and saving a presentation, using a design template, inserting text and graphics, creating a folder to store a presentation, previewing and printing a presentation.

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHER (Desktop Publishing) – Costs: $29 ($53), 4 x 2 hrs = 8hrs, Self paced module:$30 ($60)
Dates: TBA

You must be competent in word processing to do the course.
You will be introduced to the features of Microsoft Publisher, and learn skills that enable you to create a wide
variety of publications, including newsletters, brochures and flyers and stationery.

TRAIN THE TRAINER – Costs: Free ($41), 3 x 2 hrs = 6 hrs
Date: TBA

This course is for people who wish to become volunteer trainers for their club. It assumes a basic knowledge of several programs, and delves into teaching techniques. It is mainly about "How to Teach" rather than "What to Teach".

WORD I (Word Processing) – Costs: $23 ($41), 4 x 1 ½ hrs = 6 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)
Date: TBA

This 4 week course is part one of a two stage course and introduces participants to the basics of word processing. Learn how to the appearance of text by using italics, bold and underlining; by changing the
font and size. Then advance to formatting text, using margins, bulleting, and auto numbering.
Spelling and grammar are also covered as are filing and editing.

WORD II (Word Processing) – Costs (One-On-One): $36 ($72) 4 x 1 ½ hrs = 6 hrs, Self paced module: $30 ($60)

Also 4 weeks in length, this course takes the user to the more advanced aspects of word processing: importing graphics such as clip art and pictures; writing in columns; designing a 3-fold pamphlet; using frames and tables; page numbering and headers or footers; word art. Mail merge is not covered.

CREATING LABELS (Word Processing) – Costs: $11 ($17),1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

This course will show you all the tips and tricks for creating small numbers of professional labels with Microsoft Word.

CREATING ENVELOPES (Word Processing) – Costs: $11 ($17),1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

This course will show you all the tips and tricks for creating small numbers of professional envelopes with Microsoft Word.

CREATING & FORMATTING TABLES (Word Processing) – Costs: $11 ($17), 1 x 2 hrs = 2 hrs
Dates: TBA

Useful for rosters, stock control and many other applications

The following conditions applies to all training courses –

Make your booking first by with Alithea Seemann at any of our meetings, by phoning 0412 690 189 or by e-mail

Complete and send the enrolment form with your cheque or money order, made payable to
“Illawarra PC User Group” to:
The Honorary Secretary
Illawarra Computer Enthusiasts
9 Ursula Road
Bulli NSW 2516

Alternately you can lodge your payments and enrolment form at our meetings or by arrangement at any of our other activities.

Note: The Enrolment Form can be found on the Member’s Kit CD (file name ICE Enrolment Form.doc); alternately you can collect it at any of our activities. You may also download it from here.

The Member’s Kit CD is also available for $2.00 at any of our activities should you be in need of one.

You will receive a full refund if the course is fully booked or cancelled.

A minimum of 3 enrolments must be received before a course commences (One-On-One training excepted)

All fees must be paid on enrolment and are not refundable except in very extenuating circumstances to be dealt with by committee on a case by case basis.

Students must acknowledge to the e-mail sent to them before a course commences. Students are warned that failure to respond could jeopardise the course starting. Those without an e-mail address will be contacted by phone.

The confirmation should be received 14 days before the starting date of a course. All courses are given a clear notice of the starting date and failure to turn up will result in forfeiture of fees paid. This may be appealed in writing to the committee.

You can collect a copy of the Education Program at the reception desk at any of our meetings or download it from our
web site and the Enrolment Form can be found in your Member’s Kit.

UFARA Computer Courses – click here for details