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NONAC08039

Microsoft Office - Word: Beginners Workshop

Non-accredited Short Course

Build your skills and confidence using Microsoft Office Word Software!

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 09 Oct 2023 Duration: 2 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee
$175

Course overview

Build your skills and confidence with Microsoft Word! This beginners’ workshop will enhance your professional skill set. An excellent investment for organisations building staff capability, and a wise choice for job seekers and/or those seeking career advancement. 

This course is for those who have never had formal training on how to use Microsoft Office products and need to understand the core functions of Word.

Topics include:

Wide Bay Burnett/Greater Brisbane/Darling Downs & Southwest 

  • Introduction to Word
  • Page layout
  • Formatting your document
  • Font and paragraph styles
  • Simple tables
  • Find and replace
  • Printing

Gold Coast 

  • Get started in Word 2016 by exploring the toolbar and ribbon
  • Navigate, select and enter text
  • Use the spelling and grammar check tools
  • Use basic font formatting techniques
  • Use basic paragraph formatting techniques
  • Create bulleted and numbered lists
  • Insert pictures
  • Print a document

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATES DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport
On Campus
09 Oct 2023
2 weeks
Part time 1 day per week 9.00am - 12.00pm
Monday
  • Full fee: $175
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Southport

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

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  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

09 Oct 2023

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 weeks

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week 9.00am - 12.00pm
Monday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $175
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Microsoft Office - Word: Beginners Workshop (NONAC08039)

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Microsoft Office - Word: Beginners Workshop

COURSE CODE: NONAC08039
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Important Information

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

You will need:

  • to have basic computing knowledge;
  • sound literacy and numeracy skills;
  • to have completed Year 10 or are 16 years of age or older.
Resources required

You will require personal stationery (pen and paper), a USB and a valid email address.

This course is based on Windows and Microsoft Office software. This software is available for you to use on TAFE Queensland campuses. You may wish to bring your own laptops. If you have a later version of Microsoft Office you will need to make adjustments for any differences.  If you elect to use Apple software, you will need to accommodate for the inherent differences between the operation and tasks of this software and Microsoft, this is not covered in this workshop.

Need to know

Wide Bay Burnett/Greater Brisbane/Darling Downs & Southwest Regions
Please ensure you enrol a minimum of 1 week prior to the workshop you wish to attend. 

Gold Coast Region
If you are attending Southport campus you need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.

Please note: Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers. TAFE Queensland can also offer this course to business/corporate clients in the workplace or at TAFE if required (subject to minimum numbers). Please enquire to discuss how we can assist your organisation.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to Apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.