Targeted Skills for Small Business - Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai Community College

English Communication - Intermediate

What you'll learn: Speaking skills: Improve pronunciation, fluency and confidence through practice and discussion. Listening and comprehension skills: Practice your ability to understand spoken English in diverse contexts. Grammar and vocabulary: Learn about grammar concepts and broaden your vocabulary. Apply these elements effectively in spoken communication. Cultural awareness: Explore cultural expressions to communicate more effectively. [More]

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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]

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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 5 Aug - Tue 26 Aug 2025
9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) (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 5 Aug 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office
Tue 12 Aug 2025	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Barista Training Room - Witham's Coffee
Tue 19 Aug 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office
Tue 26 Aug 2025	9:30am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 6 - 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 14 Aug
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
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 14 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	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 Sep
10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
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 Sep 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	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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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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Instagram for Business

Instagram is a visual platform for marketing and connecting, with over 9 million regular users in Australia alone. For business owners it's a fabulous way to get free exposure and leverage a large audience. Whether it's hashtagging, content curation, best scheduling times, or understanding stories, this workshop is designed to cover what you need to know to achieve maximum results for your business on Instagram. [More]

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Leveraging LinkedIn

"LinkedIn for Business" is a course that teaches professionals how to use LinkedIn to grow their business and network effectively. Participants will learn to create standout profiles, post engaging content, and use LinkedIn's features for marketing and finding leads. The course also covers networking tips and how to measure success with LinkedIn analytics, helping participants make the most of this powerful business platform. [More]

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Search Engine Optimisation vs Pay Per Click Advertising

During a search online, you either show up as organically or as an ad – both are getting increasingly hard due to the search engine rules. In this session, find out how both organic and Pay Per Click (PPC) work so you can maximise your chances of your website showing up in online searches. [More]

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