Business

Course Guide Term 1 2010

  • Bookkeeping Fundamentals

    A sound grasp of bookkeeping principles is essential for small business owners or anyone wanting to make a career in business/office administration or management. This manual bookkeeping workshop addresses the fundamentals behind such programs as MYOB and QuickBooks, enabling you to make better use of these programs and to develop a clear understanding of the financial health of your business and the financial environment in which it operates. The principles can also be applied to help you keep better track of your personal and domestic finances, if desired.
    Tutor
    Kerry Bugden
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $48
    Code
    LXB110A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 4:30pm
    Date
    Wed 10 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Develop Keyboarding Skills

    VETAB Accredited course

    Polish up your touch typing skills and give yourself a great edge in a highly competitive market. This course is based on a combination of classroom attendance and take home practice. A Typequick USB Flash Drive is provided, as well as exercises, assignments and tutor support by email. Classroom attendance is required for the first, third and fifth weeks and for the final test one month later. Upon successful completion, a statement of speed and accuracy in accordance with Australian Standard 2708:2001 will be issued. Students will also be issued with a Statement of Attainment for BSBITU307A Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy. This unit forms part of Certificate III in Business Administration and can be used as a credit towards this nationally recognised industry qualification.

    Tutor
    Alice Sebestyen-Swan
    Duration
    3 weeks
    Cost
    $BOOKED
    Code
    LBA321A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Date
    Tue 16 Feb 2010
    BOOKED OUT

  • MYOB Accounting & Payroll - Introduction

    VETAB Accredited course An introduction to the Mind Your Own Business accounting package - Version 18. Learn the features of this financial software package, including GST and Payroll. PC, mouse and keyboarding skills required. Double entry bookkeeping experience is recommended. Price includes cost of a manual. The first three sessions will be held 17,24 and 31 March. There will be a one week holiday and the final 3 sessions will be 14, 21 and 28 April. This course offers recognition towards Certificate III Business Administration BSB30407, Units: BSBFIA301 Maintain Financial Records, BSBFIA302A Process Payroll, BSBFIA303A Process Accounts Payable and BSBFIA304A Maintain a General Ledger. Bookkeeping Fundamentals or an equivalent is a pre requisite for this course.
    Tutor
    Kerry Bugden
    Duration
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $460
    Code
    LBA327A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    12:30pm - 4:30pm
    Date
    Wed 17 Mar 2010
    ENROL NOW

  • Quickbooks Accounting & Payroll - Introduction

    VETAB Accredited course

    In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to use QuickBooks effectively, from the creation of a new company through to bank reconciliation, reporting, and preparation of your Business Activity Statement (BAS) for the GST. Little or no knowledge of QuickBooks is required for this course but an understanding of manual bookkeeping is recommended. Keyboard and mouse skills are a prerequisite. A manual is included in the fee. This course offers recognition towards Certificate III in Business Administration BSB30407, Units: BSBFIA301 Maintain Financial Records, BSBFIA302A Process Payroll, BSBFIA303A Process Accounts Payable and BSBFIA304A Maintain a General Ledger. Bookkeeping Fundamentals or an equivalent is a pre requisite for this course.

    Tutor
    Jacqueline Antoine
    Duration
    5 weeks
    Cost
    $BOOKED
    Code
    LBA328A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 4:30pm
    Date
    Fri 19 Feb 2010
    BOOKED OUT

  • Introduction to Radio Broadcasting

    If you are enthusiastic about radio, willing to learn and determined to succeed, then this course will provide you with the knowledge and guidance you need to step into a broadcasting career. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of planning a music or talk program, interviewing skills, and most importantly, how to bring out your own unique personality and use your voice to the best of your ability. We'll visit 2NCR - Lismore's own community radio station - and you'll have a go at operating a studio panel. The aim of this course is to help you understand the radio broadcasting industry, and get you ready for an immediate start!

    Tutor
    Lel Sebastian
    Duration
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $195
    Code
    LXB302A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    10:00am - 1:00pm
    Date
    Fri 26 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Plan and Manage Events

    A well-managed function reflects the vast amounts of organisation and time that go into ensuring its success. This course is designed to provide an event management framework that covers all the bases, ensuring that everything is in place and eliminating the potential for critical oversights. It deals with issues at the planning and development stage; practical organisation such as communication with participants and presenters, venue details, technical support, program documentation, catering and contingency plans; on the day co-ordination of proceedings; and post-event follow-up. Whether you're planning a conference, an expo, a wedding or the office Christmas party, don't let the unexpected derail your big day! Instead, face your event relaxed and confident.
    Tutor
    Gwenda Lawther
    Duration
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $95
    Code
    LXB118A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Date
    Mon 22 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Reality Check Your Business Idea

    This workshop will help you work out the potential profitability of your idea. Start getting some ball-park figures by determining establishment costs and how much the business will need to turn over to make your idea a viable, ongoing reality. Being financially realistic at the outset can save much heartache later, so it pays to get your head around the numbers from the start. This course is run in conjunction with NORBEC.
    Tutor
    Andrea Herraman
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $60
    Code
    LXB114A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 12:30pm
    Date
    Wed 24 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Market Research

    Don't be vague - know precisely who will be interested in your product or service, and where they are. Proper market research enables you to prepare the ground for a cost-effective, well-directed marketing campaign. But how do you go about it? This introduction to market research will help you get started on finding the information you'll need. This course is run in conjunction with NORBEC.
    Tutor
    Andrea Herraman
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $60
    Code
    LXB115A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Date
    Wed 24 Feb 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • More Bang for your Bucks

    Once you've targeted your potential customers you need to work out how to really get their attention. By appealing to your potential customers successfully you're not only making your marketing dollars go further you've also started achieving the point of it all - the marketplace success of your idea. This workshop looks at the basics elements of marketing and promotion, and how to devise a promotional plan. This course is run in conjunction with NORBEC.
    Tutor
    Andrea Herraman
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $60
    Code
    LXB119A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 12:30pm
    Date
    Wed 3 Mar 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Time, Action

    The world seems to be inundated with time management workshops, but these skills really are critical when faced with setting up and operating a business. Often there is so much to do it becomes overwhelming. This workshop considers time management skills within the context of establishing a new business, providing a degree of specific focus, as well as a reminder of general principles, which will help you organise your thoughts and put your plans into action efficiently. This course is run in conjunction with NORBEC.
    Tutor
    Andrea Herraman
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $60
    Code
    LXB120A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Date
    Wed 3 Mar 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Excellence in Customer Service - Catering for Customers with a Disability

    Awareness of the needs of people with disabilities has increased dramatically in recent years but surprising oversights still occur. This course provides valuable insights, information and practical tips for organisations and front line staff who pride themselves on delivering top-quality customer service. It covers a range of issues including welcoming customers with a disability, communication and etiquette. This is a thorough and practical course which identifies how a few very simple adjustments will transform your service from good to exceptional and make a world of difference to those living with a disability.
    Tutor
    Wendy Turner
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $70
    Code
    LXB116A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 12:30pm
    Date
    Fri 5 Mar 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Excellence as an Employer - Employing People with a Disability

    Disabled people still struggle to access the workforce. A major issue for employers is the perceived difficulty of accommodating special needs within the existing conditions and systems of the workplace. However, in many cases change is more simple and achievable than expected. This course concerns employment of people with a disability, covering topics such as disclosure of disability, OH&S, reasonable adjustments and managing employee performance. It encourages honest discussion of the issues involved while suggesting practical, positive solutions. If you would like to be able to provide more equality of opportunity in your business but need some help, come along to this course. You'll be inspired to make a difference!
    Tutor
    Wendy Turner
    Duration
    1 weeks
    Cost
    $70
    Code
    LXB117A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    1:30pm - 4:30pm
    Date
    Fri 5 Mar 2010
    COURSE STARTED

  • Outlook 2007 (Level 1)

    This course is an introduction to Outlook 2007 and is designed to cover features which are useful in the workplace. Learn about sending and receiving messages and using messaging features whilst working with Outlook's components. Organise messages using folders, adding and editing contacts, using the calendar, organising meetings, adding contacts and creating distribution lists, setting tasks, using the journal and adding notes. Sharing calendars and customising view will all be covered in this one day course. Enrolment prerequisites - Computer Foundation Skills.
    Tutor
    Jonathon Swan
    Duration
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $120
    Code
    LXB213A101
    Location
    Lismore Community College, 59 Magellan St
    Time
    9:30am - 12:30pm
    Date
    Wed 10 Mar 2010
    COURSE STARTED