Computers for Over 55s - Next Step

Extend your word processing and spreadsheeting skills. For those who have completed a beginner’s course. Fill in the gaps and gain the skills you need to take your computing to the next step.

Course description

  • filing systems of computers
  • word processing, spreadsheets and other applications
  • using the Internet
  • sending and reading email
  • other topics depending on student needs

What you can hope to achieve

  • to acquire new computer skills and fill in the gaps of existing skills

Prerequisites

  • basic computer skills – turn on a computer, use a mouse, open/close programs

What to bring

  • pen and paper
  • recommended – 1gb or greater Flash storage device (or memory stick) – approx $15. Your tutor will provide more information in your first session

Important information

  • children must not accompany adults to Adult Education classes

Medical condition and special needs

To help us make your experience in our classes as enjoyable as possible, we may need to make some adjustments or special arrangements. If you have a medical condition, an infectious disease, a disability or special needs that may affect your ability or other participants to safely or comfortably take part in a class, please complete the Personal Fitness and Special Needs Form and return to the closest administrative centre listed on the form. If you cannot access the form online, please contact the organising centre and a copy will be mailed to you.

Need help finding courses?

If you are looking for a specific class, click More Options, enter a keyword and a postcode, then click Go.

If you want to browse our courses, under your general area of interest (Leisure, Life Skills or Work), click a region, then work your way through subjects to view classes on offer.

For more help click here