Tech Savvy Seniors

Tech Savvy Seniors
  • Training Dates:

    Course is 8 weeks in duration

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Tech Savvy Seniors provides funding to ACE colleges to support older people in NSW access to low-cost or free digital literacy training and beginner intermediate and advanced level. The objective of this training is to 

  • Increase digital inclusion for seniors in NSW
  • Reduce social isolation for seniors in NSW
  • Increase access to online government information and services among older people in NSW.

This program is funded and administered by the Department of Communities and Justice.

Course Overview 

Are you over 60 and find using digital devices overwhelming?

Our Tech Savvy Seniors program is aimed at building the skills and confidence to use technology. This training is held face-to-face at the Riverina Community College.

Join this fun, interactive digital skills training for seniors.

Learn skills in: Computers Email, Internet iPads, and much more!

Delivered face-to-face only

The Tech Savvy for Seniors program is fully funded by the NSW Government for those 60 years and over.

Thursdays - One day a week from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Full Fee, Subsidised, Concession
Riverina Community College is an approved Smart and Skilled provider - Eligibility and funding criteria apply. For more information on fees please refer to
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/vocational/funding/smart-skilled-fees
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources/smart-and-skilled-fee-administration-policy

Or call for a customised quote

Units

Students can enrol in all sessions or select ones. Sessions available are below:

WEEK 1 Computers & Cyber Safety
WEEK 2 Introduction to Internet
WEEK 3 Introduction to Email
WEEK 4 Smartphones & iPads/Tablets*
WEEK 5 Introduction to Social Media
WEEK 6 Online shopping & banking
WEEK 7 Video calling & photo sharing
WEEK 8 MyTelstra APP & NSW Seniors Card

*Please bring your own device

 

Training topics include - Enrol in one or all:

  • Introduction to iPad 
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Introduction to Digital Seniors Card
  • Introduction to Android Tablets
  • Introduction to Internet
  • Introduction to QR codes
  • Introduction to smartphones
  • Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online
  • Introduction to online shopping
  • Introduction to online shopping – Part 2 
  • Introduction to social media
  • Introduction to Social Media – Part 2 
  • Introduction to Social Media – Part 3 
  • Introduction to social media
  • Introduction to NSW Transport Apps 
  • Sharing photos and other attachments online
  • Introduction to email 
  • Introduction to email - Part 2
  • Introduction to email – Part 3
  • Managing your digital assets 
  • Introduction to the My Telstra app
 
  • Introduction to video calling

 

Support Available

RCC is focused on supporting students throughout their learning journey. Support for learners is tailored to the specific learner needs. For more information on support available to our learners please refer to the RCC Student Handbook.