Telstra Provided Training Program. Our Tech Savvy Seniors Program helps you Build the Skills and Confidence to use Computers, Tablets and Smartphones

Duration

This course is running for 10 weeks, 1 day a week

Delivery Location

Delivery Mode

Classroom, Face-to-Face

Accredited

Government Funding

Funding Option

Telstra Funded

Telstra Tech Savvy - Seniors

Face to Face

Course Overview

Tech Savvy Seniors delivers low cost digital literacy training to seniors so they can develop the skills and confidence to access information and services online. The program provides training in computers, tablets and smart phones to help seniors to stay connected with their families, friends and communities. Tech Savvy Seniors NSW is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. It is a key initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy. The partnership helps bridge the gap between those seniors who use technology and those who don’t. It delivers real health, social and community benefits, especially for those in rural and remote areas.

Benefits

Tech Savvy for Seniors is helping bridge the gap between those seniors who can use technology and those who cannot. This course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to confidently use your devices.

This course delivery offers seniors, with real health benefits, social and community benefits, especially those in rural and remote areas connecting with friends, family and society.

Learning Outcomes

The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies

The topics covered include:

Internet Searching
Email
Online Banking
Cyber Safety
Social Media
Online Shopping

Health and safety legislative requirements for construction work
Construction hazards and risk control measures
Health and safety communication and reporting processes
Incident and emergency response
Selection and fitting of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Connecting with family, friends and the community

Career Opportunities

This program was designed to support older people get connected, and participate in the ever increasing online world, with the real objective of increasing digital inclusion amongst the ageing, and helping reduce social isolation

Course Duration

This course is running for 10 weeks, 1 day a week

Pre-requisites

Must attend the face-to-face lessons

Entry Requirements

Must be +55 years of age. (Indigenous 50 years plus).

Accreditation & Award

To obtain an award for this qualification, you must complete all units.
You must also submit a Unique Student Identifier.

Delivery Locations

We delivery this course in the following locations

Batemans Bay

Merimbula

Ulladulla

Narooma

What do I need to bring?

Bring your own device or one can be provided for you.

Fees & Funding

This course is subsidised by the NSW Government Partnership with Telstra. To found out more about the funding eligibility criteria enquire on 1300 722 223 or email admin@southcoastcolleges.edu.au

Enrol Now

Below are our available intakes the Telstra Tech Savvy – Seniors. Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form

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1300 722 223