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IT Foundations and the Internet

I've been busy planning and we have a new course ready, following on from the Intro to Digital Photography course from last year. This year the course will be a bit different but still include a few aspects from last year that we can cover as revision.

 

IT Foundations and the Internet

 

I've chosen the following units for this course as they give us lots of scope to include fun and interesting extras;

ICAU2005B	Operate computer hardware
ICPMM263B	Access and use the Internet

 

I am planning on;

·         Using computer equipment including peripherals like scanners, cameras and printers.

·         Managing portable storage devices

·         Backing up your data

·         Some Introductory digital photography

·         An introduction to video and video editing

·         Using the internet to communicate and share photos and video with family and friends

·         As usual I am very receptive to trying to include as many "extras" as possible so get your "wish list" ready for me

 

The class will run on Mon 1000-1200 Starting 07/3/2011 till 20/6/11. This is an entry level course but students should be comfortable using a computer and managing their files.
Here is the link to enrol online. You should consider enrolling for a full year as I will have a plan to continue into semester 2.

Enrol in this course now

 

Please email and let me know if you can join us.

I will have the Tea and coffee ready, make sure you bring your mug. We'll plan for a cuppa at about 9:30am and start class at 10am.

 

George Holt

Head of Department Information Communication Technology(ICT)

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Wagga Wagga Campus
Cnr Macleay and Coleman Streets, PO Box 2231, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

M +61 412 962 739   P +61 2 6938 1290   F +61 2 6938 1240 www.rit.tafensw.edu.au  
Teaching Wiki :http://georgeholt.riverinainstitute.wikispaces.net/

Kapooka – Legacy Scholarship

Kapooka – Legacy Scholarship
for TAFE studies in Wagga Wagga

$1200 Scholarships
The Army Recruit Training Centre and Wagga Wagga Legacy are offering a
scholarship for a course of study at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute in
Wagga Wagga. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to
enable the selected student to further his or her education and career
options.

Eligibility
You are eligible if you have served in the Australian Army or if you
are a Junior Legatee and are attached to a Legacy Club, or a dependant
or grandchild of a currently serving or retired member of the
Australian Army. You must intend to enrol as a full-time student or as
an apprentice or trainee in a course of study at TAFE NSW Riverina
Institute's Wagga Wagga Campus or Primary Industries Centre,
commencing in 2011.

Scholarship Value
The scholarship is worth $1200, payable at the beginning of the year
and subject to enrolment.

Applications
All applicants must complete an application form, available from the
Administration Office at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute Wagga Wagga
Campus, or by calling us on 02 6938 1303.

Applicants must provide the following information with their application:
• The Discharge Certificate or name, service number, rank and unit of
the serving or retired member of the Australian Army.
• All questions on the application form must be answered. These
include questions about your career plan, and how your study and the
scholarship funds will help you to achieve these goals. We'll also ask
about work experience, community involvement and evidence of your
motivation and ability to apply yourself to study or work.
• Details of your previous education, references, and the names and
contact details of two referees. You may also include any other
information or documentation which you believe will support your
application.

Interviews
After consideration of the applications, a shortlist of applicants
will be called to attend an interview to be held at TAFE NSW Riverina
Institute Wagga Wagga Campus on a date to be advised. Final selection
will be made by the selection committee on the basis of the
application, interview and referees' reports.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2011

E-LEARNING INNOVATIONS BENEFIT RURAL STUDENTS

E-LEARNING INNOVATIONS BENEFIT RURAL STUDENTS

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute has received funding to provide information technology training to students in rural and remote areas through flexible delivery.

Web conferences, Moodles, Podcasts, Screencasts and Virtual Machines are some of the innovative tools to be used by Riverina Institute in delivering e-learning education across a range of Information Technology subjects.

Funded and supported by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, these innovative training and assessment methods are increasing training options for rural and remote learners while also helping to reduce the national skills shortage.

The funds will support the delivery of a range of courses using leading edge e-learning technologies throughout 2011 including IT Networking, IT Security, RFID and Green IT.

"These courses are a great opportunity for people who can't attend face to face training because of difficulties posed by time or distance," commented Head of IT Department George Holt. "We've had a great response from people wanting to get a start in the IT industry and those in the industry who want to gain formal qualifications."

Enrolments are open now for semester one flexible delivery courses in Information Technology (Networking).

For further information please contact:

George Holt

Head of Department (ICT Wagga)

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute

P: (02) 6938 1290

george.holt@tafensw.edu.au

Intro to digital photography

We are busy planning our next Intro to digital photography course for Sem 1 2011.
How to use your camera, download and manage your pics, basic photo editing and creating slideshows.
Planning on 2hrs/week probably Monday mornings. Email george.holt@TAFENSW.edu.au if you are interested.

Sent from George's iPhone

Ideas from Industry

We have joined the Wagga Chamber of Commerce and are planning a trip to visit IT companies and recruiters in Canberra in early 2011... this is because we want to stay in touch with what industry needs from us (and our graduates). If you have any information that can help or would like to catch up for a chat please call Dan Winson on 0269381285.

 

For more info about what we can do for your organisation check out  http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/industry/

TAFE/CSU Integrated Program

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute and Charles Sturt University (CSU) have integrated the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) (ICA50405) and Bachelor of Information Technology. The program will commence in February each year through the Albury and Wagga Wagga Campuses. These qualifications are studied full-time over three years. For more information check out http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/ict/integratedit