The Computer Club Online

Macleay Valley Community College is now offering the following courses online.

All courses cost $120 or $115 concession GST Free
which includes a printed workbook

Students will need to enrol at the College to undertake any of these courses, other than the FREE Security on the Internet course, which can be accessed below.

Students receive a range of learning materials, including a printed workbook, to enable you to study at your own pace, whilst being directed through the structured learning. You will receive an initial introduction to the course on enrolment, including instructions on navigating through the curriculum. Further support and communication between yourself and your tutor will be available by telephone and email. A non-accredited Statement of Attendance will be issued to participants who complete and submit all 'Quick Quizzes/Tests' at the end of each lesson.

MVCC is a member of the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association. All seniors are encouraged to access the Members Only section of their website, using the following login details:

Username: mvcc@mvcc.org.au
Password: cuir5yed

LINK TO COURSE PAGE	COURSE TITLE	DURATON (Hours)	COURSE DESCRIPTION
ODA03	Operate a Database Application using Microsoft Access 2003 Can also be undertaken using Microsoft Access 2007	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Access 2003 Orientation; Designing a Lookup Database; Creating a Lookup Database; Adding Records to a Table; Adding Transactional Records; Working With Records; Sorting and Filtering; Creating Queries; Query Techniques; Multi-Table Queries; Creating and Using Reports; Modifying Reports; Multi-Table Reports; Creating and Using Forms; Modifying Forms; and Multi-Table Forms.
MUP02	Digital Media Fundamentals	30-50	This course teaches how to get started with digital media including digital photography, digital audio and digital video.
MUP03	Presentation Fundamentals using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) 2003	30-50	This course teaches everything you need to know about putting together persuasive electronic presentations, from creating basic slide shows to adding graphics, video and audio for rich multimedia presentations.
DWCS3	Web Design using Dreamweaver CS3	30-50	This course teaches you how to: Understand the key aspects and components of a business website; open files and work effectively with the Dreamweaver workspace; create a basic website; work effectively with text; create and edit CSS rules and apply them to text; insert, position and edit images; create and work with hyperlinks on a web page; create and work with tables in a web page; build complex tables using Layout mode; create and work with Dreamweaver templates; create and use HTML forms; work with some interactive elements in Dreamweaver; insert basic meta tags; and publish your website.
DWCS5	Web Design using Dreamweaver CS5	30 - 50	This course teaches you how to: Understand the key aspects and components of a business website; open files and work effectively with the Dreamweaver workspace; define a Dreamweaver site; work effectively with text; create and edit CSS rules and apply them to text; manage the typography in your site using CSS; insert, position and format images; create and work with hyperlinks on a web page; design and lay out web pages using CSS; create, format and work with tables; create and use online forms; create and work with Dreamweaver templates; insert prebuilt scripts and spry elements to increase the interactivity of your site; insert useful meta tags into web pages; and run management reports and publish your site.
OPP07	Operate a Presentation Package using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) 2007	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Getting To Know PowerPoint; Working With Presentations; Creating A Presentation; Slide Layouts; Text Techniques; Clip Art; Animation; SmartArt; Slide Masters; Themes; Printing; Slide Show Navigation; and Setting Up Shows.
OSSA03	Operate a Spreadsheet Application using Microsoft Office (Excel) 2003	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Excel 2003 orientation; a simple workbook; selecting ranges; formulas; working with functions; editing data; copying and filling; absolute referencing; formatting cells; adjusting a worksheet; working with workbooks; sorting; printing; printing techniques; and charting.
OSSA07	Operate a Spreadsheet Application using Microsoft Office (Excel) 2007	30-50	This course teaches you how to Operate a Spreadsheet Application, using Microsoft Excel from the Microsoft Office 2007 suite. You will work through the following chapters: Getting to Know Excel; Creating A New Workbook; Selecting Ranges; Formulas And Functions; Editing In A Workbook; Copying Excel Data; Formula Referencing; Font Formatting; Cell Alignment; Number Formatting; Working With A Worksheet; Saving Workbooks; Sorting Data; Printing; Page Setup; Creating Charts; and Common Chart Types.
OWPA03	Operate a Word Processing Application using Microsoft Office (Word) 2003	30-50	This course teaches you how to: find your way around the Microsoft Word 2003 screen; open, save and close documents and understand how documents are presented on the screen; create a new document; select and work with text in a document; format text in a document; create and modify a style, and apply a style to text in a document; create and use tabs, stops and leaders; use the various page settings in Word; create tables of figures and text; create, modify and use Word templates; manage documents efficiently; create the documents required for a merge, perform a merge and create mailing labels; insert and work with pictures, images and charts; and print a document.
OWPA07	Operate a Word Processing Application using Microsoft Office (Word) 2007	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Getting To Know Word; Creating A New Document; Working With A Document; Working With Text; Cutting And Copying; Font Formatting; Paragraph Formatting; Styles; Tabs; Page Layout; Tables; Templates; Multiple Documents; Saving Documents; Mail Merging; Pictures; and Printing.
OPCWXP	Operate a Personal Computer using Microsoft Windows XP	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Computer Concepts; Windows XP Concepts; Working With A Window; Using Applications; Windows Explorer; Working With Folders, Working With Files; The Recycle Bin; Disks; Shortcuts; and Printing.
OPCWV	Operate a Personal Computer using Microsoft Windows Vista	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Business Technology; Introduction to Vista; Working With A Window; Desktop Icons; Data Storage In Windows Vista; Ready Made Folders; The Documents Folder; Files; The Recycle Bin; Searching In Vista; Printing; and Working with Programs.
OPCW7	Operate a Personal Computer using Microsoft Windows 7	30-50	This course covers the following chapters: Computers; Computer Hardware; Starting Off With Windows 7; Help And Support; Using Programs; Desktop Icons; Data Storage On Your Computer; Working With Folders; Working With Files; Working With Libraries; The Recycle Bin; Searching In Windows 7; and Printing.