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

Social Media Marketing and Content Creation

This workshop is designed to help you enhance your social media content creation skills. You will learn how to: Develop new ideas for your business’s social media platforms Use basic photography and film techniques Create engaging Instagram reels Utilise features like greenscreen, voiceover, GIFs, and templates with CapCut for video editing Write effective posts and choose the right hashtags Prerequisites: Download Instagram and CapCut (both free). Take photos and short videos at... [More]

Social Media Marketing and Content Creation

Fri 10 Oct
10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Stephanie Aceglav

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 10 Oct 2025	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1 - Hornsby Head Office

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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)

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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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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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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Customer Service Skills

In this course you will learn to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service. This training is targeted at learners who apply a broad range of competencies in work contexts, including discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of customer service. [More]

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Managing Stress and Increasing Productivity

Business owners wear so many different hats on a day-to-day basis, it can be stressful and difficult to keep up with all the tasks that need to be done! This workshop will give you valuable insights into how to keep the stress levels down, keep yourself focused and on task, manage your time and priorities effectively, and increase your productivity as you move through each work day. [More]

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Computer: Basics 1

In this course you will gain an overview of computers and other digital technologies and their uses, such as sending electronic messages, entering information into a word processor, completing online documents and using access codes. [More]

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MS Office - Intermediate

In this course you will learn: MS Word: Learn about basic formatting styles and key functions of this word-processing application. MS Excel: Learn to manipulate data, including the use of formulae, present in columns and rows and convert data into charts and graphs. MS PowerPoint: Learn to present information in a slide show, which can be used in meetings, seminars, training or other purposes. [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate II in Workplace Skills BSB20120.

Use business software applications (BSBTEC201)

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