Business & Professional Development - Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai Community College

Barista Basics - Workplace Ready

To claim NSW Government funding* under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs**,** please contact us on 9482 1189, email clients@hkcc.nsw.edu.au,

or complete the online enrolment form:

http://www.hkcc.tech/enrolment/

*This training attracts full NSW Government funding under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs, if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Are an AUS citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or a NZ citizen
• 15 years or older
• Live or work in NSW
• No longer at school or equivalent

AND (ONE of the following for ACE)

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Receiving government benefits or are a dependent of someone who does
• Living with a disability
• Dependent of someone with a disability
• Low language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
• Unemployed, working part-time, or returning to work
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Facing personal challenges (e.g., family/domestic violence, recovery from addiction, or involvement with the justice system)
• Aged 15-24 and at risk of not continuing education or finding a job
• Did not complete Year 12 or equivalent
• TSB funding stream (For small business owners or employees)

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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate I in Workplace Skills BSB10120.

Use business resources (BSBOPS101)
Plan and prepare for work readiness (BSBPEF101)

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Barista Basics - Workplace Ready

Tue 21 Oct - Tue 11 Nov 2025
9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
4 sessions, 18.5 hours total

Craig Hamilton

This course attracts full NSW Government funding* under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs. Please contact us on 9482 1189, or email vet@hkcc.nsw.edu.au to check eligibility.

Alternatively, please complete the online enrolment form.

http://www.hkcc.tech/enrolment/

If you are not eligible the fee is $400.

*Eligbility:

• Are an AUS citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or a NZ citizen
• 15 years or older
• Live or work in NSW
• No longer at school or equivalent

AND (ONE of the following for ACE)

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Receiving government benefits or are a dependent of someone who does
• Living with a disability
• Dependent of someone with a disability
• Low language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
• Unemployed, working part-time, or returning to work
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Facing personal challenges (e.g., family/domestic violence, recovery from addiction, or involvement with the justice system)
• Aged 15-24 and at risk of not continuing education or finding a job
• Did not complete Year 12 or equivalent
• TSB funding stream (For small business owners or employees)

When	Time	Where
Tue 21 Oct 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 6 - Hornsby Head Office
Tue 28 Oct 2025	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Barista Training Room - Witham's Coffee
Tue 4 Nov 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office
Tue 11 Nov 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Groundwork for starting a Business

Workshop Overview: Groundwork for Small Business Starting and growing a small business requires more than just a great idea—it takes clarity, structure, and a solid foundation. The Groundwork for Starting a Business workshop is a practical, hands-on session designed to help early-stage business owners and solo professionals establish the essential building blocks for sustainable success. In just two hours, participants will gain clarity on their business purpose, define their ideal... [More]

Groundwork for starting a Business

Thu 20 Nov
6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 2 hours total

Adrienne McLean

To claim NSW Government funding* under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs**, please contact us on 9482 1189, email clients@hkcc.nsw.edu.au,

or complete the online enrolment form:

http://www.hkcc.tech/enrolment/

*This training attracts full NSW Government funding under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs, if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Are an AUS citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or a NZ citizen
• 15 years or older
• Live or work in NSW
• No longer at school or equivalent

AND (ONE of the following for ACE)

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Receiving government benefits or are a dependent of someone who does
• Living with a disability
• Dependent of someone with a disability
• Low language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
• Unemployed, working part-time, or returning to work
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Facing personal challenges (e.g., family/domestic violence, recovery from addiction, or involvement with the justice system)
• Aged 15-24 and at risk of not continuing education or finding a job
• Did not complete Year 12 or equivalent
• TSB funding stream (For small business owners or employees)

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 20 Nov 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Xero

About this course: In this course, you will learn the basics of Xero, including: - Getting set-up and started: Settings, your dashboard, contacts, accounts, bank feeds, tracking categories, inventory - Sales and Purchasing: Settings, invoices, bills and payments, remittance advices, expense claims - Banking: Settings, feeds, statements, reconciliation - Reporting and GST N.B The demo company in Xero will be used for training. If you don't already have a Xero account, please sign... [More]

Xero

Fri 12 Dec
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Silvia Codd

To claim NSW Government funding* under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs**,** please contact us on 9482 1189, email clients@hkcc.nsw.edu.au,

or complete the online enrolment form:

http://www.hkcc.tech/enrolment/

*This training attracts full NSW Government funding under the Adult Community Education (ACE) and Targeted Skills for Small Business (TSB) Programs, if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Are an AUS citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or a NZ citizen
• 15 years or older
• Live or work in NSW
• No longer at school or equivalent

AND (ONE of the following for ACE)

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Receiving government benefits or are a dependent of someone who does
• Living with a disability
• Dependent of someone with a disability
• Low language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
• Unemployed, working part-time, or returning to work
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Facing personal challenges (e.g., family/domestic violence, recovery from addiction, or involvement with the justice system)
• Aged 15-24 and at risk of not continuing education or finding a job
• Did not complete Year 12 or equivalent
• TSB funding stream (For small business owners or employees)

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 12 Dec 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 6 - Hornsby Head Office

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Business Documents

In this course you will learn the skills necessary to design and produce various business documents and publications. Prerequisites: Fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. Please contact our office if you wish to enrol in the accredited unit BSBITU306 – Design and produce business documents. [More]

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Spreadsheets Level 1

In this course you will be taught how to use a spreadsheet application to create and format spreadsheets. You will learn how to: • Create and format a spreadsheet • Enter simple formulae and use the auto-fill function • Include charts and other objects in a spreadsheet • Save and print a spreadsheet [More]

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Spreadsheets Level 1

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Venue TBA

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MS Office Training

This class will cover the following MS Office applications: MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint [More]

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Mail Merge

Mail Merge is commonly used in communication and marketing activities, allowing to send personalised mass messages. In this course you will learn how to use Mail Merge to create personalised documents. [More]

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Excel: Beyond Charts

Pre-requisite: Intermediate Excel skills. In this course you will learn advance Excel features: Pivot Tables Using Macros and Automation Reference Functions Conditional Formatting [More]

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Build your own website, using WordPress

In this course you will learn: • Basic webpage design • Adding, editing and deletion of web pages and blocks • Using Plugins for forms, customer relationship management (CRM), and e-commerce Pre-requisites: Working Wordpress hosting which is already setup prior to the course commencement PC’s available or BYO Laptop. [More]

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How to get your website to generate sales leads

Your website is a critical and very powerful marketing tool. The problem though is that so many businesses simply treat their websites as a separate business tool. The key to generating sales leads from your website is to make sure it aligns with your business objectives. In this workshop you will learn how to structure your website that allows visitors to follow a sales funnel that ultimately leads to an action, e.g. contact the business. [More]

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