Bring your life to furniture with this restoration course! Learn key techniques—including re-polishing, hand weaving, rush seating, and repairs—while working on a simple project. Open to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned restorers.
(Additional costs for materials.)

Passionate about art? This course gives you the freedom to express yourself while exploring endless possibilities in drawing and painting with oils, acrylics, or watercolours. Learn to integrate different mediums with various surfaces.

(Additional costs for materials.)

Learn fundamental drawing and painting techniques, from beginner principles to creating detailed, frame-worthy artworks. Art, like many things in life, follows certain rules—while talent and skill can help, they are not essential. By applying the techniques taught in this course, students will take pride in their completed works.

(Additional costs for materials may apply.)

Enhance your painting skills by learning various techniques, paint application methods, and the fundamentals of composition.

(Additional costs for materials.)

This course is perfect for all ages and body types—no dance experience needed! You'll be shaking and shimmying in no time with a focus on fun and fitness. Movements are taught step by step in a clear and patient manner. Belly dance is a fantastic way to boost self-confidence, improve fitness, and exercise the hips and knees without harsh impact. It also helps relieve stress, enhance self-esteem, and provides an incredible core workout!

Discover the beauty of botanical art as you learn to draw and paint plant life using watercolours. Perfect for beginners—no prior experience required.

(Additional costs for materials may apply)

This qualification is ideal for those who wish to brush up on their business skills, to build their skills for various business roles. This qualification covers a range of fundamental skills and knowledge required for success when working in a business role, and contains many transferrable skills that can be implemented in various industries.

This course is designed for the beginner and teaches the basic techniques of decorations and icing the cake. You will use basic tools to achieve magical results.

(Additional costs for materials)

Discover the art of cupcake decorating with buttercream piping and fondant techniques. Learn to create a variety of designs, including 3D fondant animals, from fun novelty styles to elegant formal cakes. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced decorators.

(Additional costs for materials.)

This qualification is the entry level for those wishing to move into the aged or disability care industry as a support worker. 

This full qualification utilises NSW government funding (Smart and Skilled). For eligibility information and to discuss options, please contact the College.

Have you always wanted to play chess but found it too challenging to learn? Or maybe you haven’t played in years and need a refresher?

Join this engaging course led by Steve Mann, a former Sydney Junior Chess Champion with over 30 years of experience in chess instruction. Designed specifically for beginners with little or no prior experience, Steve will break down the fundamentals of chess in a clear, relaxed, and enthusiastic way.

Perfect for those looking to have fun while giving their brain a stimulating challenge!

Mandarin is easier to learn than you might expect! Once you begin, you'll find it both fascinating and logical. This course covers essential vocabulary, common phrases, and everyday conversations, providing practical skills for use in your community, workplace, and travels.

Expand on the skills gained in the beginners' course and continue your Mandarin learning journey. Strengthen your ability to communicate with Chinese speakers while deepening your understanding of Chinese culture. With regular practice, you'll grow your vocabulary and develop valuable language skills.

Overcome the challenges of learning one of the world's most intricate languages by deepening your understanding of grammar and characters. This course will help you gain confidence in conversing with native speakers, enjoying Chinese dramas, and appreciating Chinese music. Regular Mandarin practice also stimulates the mind and supports cognitive health.

A computer beginners course to help you operate a personal computer. Learn the components of a computer, what are peripheral devices, how to activate your computer, system security and go on a live tour of a personal computer learning the basics.

This program includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices.

This class is ideal for aged people wishing to build up some computer skills and digital knowledge to assist in an interconnected digital world.

Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used and powerful word processing applications available. In this course, you'll learn how to utilise its tools to create professional-quality documents for both workplace and personal use.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents.

You will learn about the structure and core of what makes good writing. Learn the Five Elements of a Story and how to apply them whether you are writing 50 words of flash fiction or a 50,000 word novel. Writers will develop characters, plot, theme and settings, while getting to grips with dialogue and pace, titles and endings and much more. This is a 'hands-on' course with writing exercises every session giving writers the chance to have their work critically assessed in a friendly and supportive environment while offering literary friendship to their classmates.

Would you like to establish clear plans for your medical care and financial decisions in case you're unable to make them yourself later in life? Do you want to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes in the most tax-efficient way? If so, this course is designed for you.

Embark on a sensory journey that deepens your connection to scents. This course explores a synaesthetic experience, where fragrance intertwines with coloor, texture, temperature, movement, emotions, and memories. Through olfactive exploration, you'll learn to categorize scents and build the foundation for crafting your first perfume notes composition. Discover the elements and techniques of perfume-making using essential oils, fragrances, and absolutes, while incorporating visual arts into the creative process. Let your imagination and creativity transport you to new realms!

(Additional costs for materials.)

Struggling to understand your new sewing machine? This course will simplify the instruction manual and help you get the most out of your machine. Overlocking lessons are included if you have an overlocker. Need to alter store-bought garments? Learn how to adjust them for the perfect fit. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills with new techniques, this course is for you.

(Additional costs for materials may apply.)

This class is for confident learners of English that would like to further their knowledge and build upon their skills. Previous training and/or exposure to the English language before attending is essential.

This class uses the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes

Learn focused English skills to build confidence in everyday situations for health and medical appointments, including making appointments, using bulk billing, communicating with medical staff, and reading medical advice or prescription directions.

Learn focused English skills to build confidence in everyday situations for housing and rent, including understanding advertisements, communicating with landlords and understanding basic tenancy rights.

This course is for people from language backgrounds other than English who would like to practice speaking and listening in English to communicate in the wider community.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency FSKOCM007 Interact effectively with others and work.

Learn focused English skills to build confidence in everyday situations using public transport, including reading schedules and timetables, understanding routes and buying tickets.

Learn focused English skills to build confidence in everyday shopping situations, including reading labels, asking for help, and understanding discounts.

If you would like to learn Excel this is the perfect place to start. Learn the basics about Excel functions and the different features Excel has to offer to create and use spreadsheets.

Explore the basics of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets. This course also requires participants to complete an assessment online after the session. This course is delivered in a blend of face-to-face and self-paced online learning to develop the skills and knowledge required.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets.

This class covers two nationally recognised accredited units of competency for First Aid. This class includes a face-to-face practical session which runs once a month, along with online learning quizzes for the theory knowledge of the topic. This class covers basic life support and responses, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), managing common injuries (bites, wounds, burns, fractures, bleeding, shock) and medical emergencies (anaphylaxis and allergies, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, breathing issues).

Bonjour! Ready to explore the language of love, culture, and fine cuisine? Our beginner French course introduces you to essential grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Whether you're dreaming of traveling to Paris or Canada, watching French films without subtitles, or impressing friends with your language skills, this is the perfect place to begin your journey!

Step into the fascinating world of the German language and immerse yourself in German-speaking culture in a fun and welcoming environment. Learn essential spoken and written German, perfect for both leisure and business travel. Build a strong foundation in German grammar to enhance your speaking and writing skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of English, its grammar, and history. Best of all, you'll be learning in great company!

Elevate your German skills and move beyond basic phrasebook conversations! Explore exciting new topics while deepening your understanding of German grammar, allowing you to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language with confidence. Together, we'll build fluency through engaging activities, including songs, games, movies, and treats—making learning both fun and rewarding. This course is ideal for those who have completed German: Beginners 1 or 2 or a similar beginner-level German course.

After four terms of mastering the essentials of German grammar, it's time to reinforce your knowledge. This term, we'll shift from a structured language course to real-world reading and video materials, incorporating more free-form discussions in German. Targeted grammar and content topics will support your progress, helping you continue to advance your skills with confidence.

The qualification is designed for those developing the necessary digital and technology skills in preparation for work.

These individuals carry out a range of basic procedural and operational tasks that require digital and technology skills. They perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context. The qualification is suitable for someone generally performing under direct supervision.

Some people want to learn a language for travel so they can be able to enjoy more their trips. Some want to learn for work opportunities in this time of globalisation. Some do learn to activate their brains and others for the curiosity to understand other cultures and to form new relationships. However it is your reason, if you want to become familiar with written and spoken standard Italian language this is the course for you.

This course fosters a supportive group environment where you can explore new experiences through learning. Your active participation will keep you motivated, helping you progress toward new knowledge and achieve your desired goals.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Italian language skills in a fun and relaxed online setting from the comfort of home. With a focus on both grammar and communication, lessons are paced simply to ensure easy learning. If you have a post-beginner understanding of Italian or have completed Italian Beginner classes with NCC for three or more terms, this program is ideal for you!

If you have a strong grasp of Italian grammar and feel confident discussing various topics, this course is perfect for you! It focuses on all four key language skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—while helping you refine your abilities at an easy-to-follow pace. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners and those who have completed previous Italian study.

This course is designed for beginners, introducing essential Japanese language and cultural knowledge. Learn Hiragana characters, basic conversational Japanese, and numbers to build a strong foundation in the language.

This class expands on the basics of Japanese to further confidence, pronunciation, reading, writing, and speaking. Build on your skills from the Beginners class with this continuing option.

If you've ever dreamed of writing a novel or are already working on one, this course is for you! Join an award-winning fiction author to explore the creative elements—plot, characters, conflict, story, and dialogue—along with big-picture aspects like fiction genres, market expectations, and publishing opportunities. You'll have plenty of chances to develop your own story while learning the essential building blocks of novel writing. Gain valuable guidance from a multi-published author with over 30 years of experience in the writing industry.

Learn how to utilise the most common Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

This is ideal for the beginner and/or people who would like to get a better understanding of how these programs work. Basic computer experience is essential. This course is delivered in a blend of face-to-face and self-paced online learning to develop the skills and knowledge required.

Completion of this class and the allocated assessment tasks will result in a Nationally recognised accredited Statement of Attainment.

Further your skills with advancing digital knowledge for business applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint with this nationally recognised accredited skills set. Learn to create business documents, design spreadsheets, utilise data for charts and reports, and make business presentations.
 

This course is delivered in a blend of face-to-face and self-paced online learning to develop the skills and knowledge required.

Completion of this class and the allocated assessment tasks will result in a Nationally recognised accredited Statement of Attainment.

Unlock the full potential of your digital SLR and take the mystery out of its functions. This course covers essential technical aspects of DSLR photography, helping you move beyond auto mode and gain confidence in manual settings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll learn how to take your passion for photography beyond the basics and into creative exploration.

PowerPoint offers endless possibilities for presenting information. Whether you're a teacher explaining a lesson, illustrating historical events, displaying statistics, or conducting corporate training, slide shows are a powerful tool for teaching, sharing, and learning. From professional conferences to persuading your parents to get a puppy, PowerPoint helps communicate ideas effectively, making any topic more engaging and impactful.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations.

Designed for individuals from non-English-speaking backgrounds, this course helps improve English pronunciation through interactive exercises. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced language skills, it focuses on speech, sounds, intonation, and social context to enhance communication and confidence.

This course is designed for native English speakers looking to enhance their reading and writing skills in a supportive and relaxed environment. Ideal for those seeking to improve literacy and numeracy for employment opportunities, it provides practical tools to boost confidence and proficiency.

This course is designed for those with a disability who would like to be better equipped to live in a world with words and numbers. Please note that carers are required to support their students during the class.

This class includes the nationally recognised accredited unit of competency FSKNUM002 Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work.

Struggling with pants that don’t fit quite right? In this hands-on tissue fitting workshop, you'll learn how to determine your correct pattern size and adjust any commercial pants pattern to suit your body. Discover solutions for common fit issues and gain expert tips for creating a flattering style. Using Palmer/Pletsch fitting techniques, you'll modify the McCalls pant fit pattern 6901, leaving with a customised pattern you can use again and again. You'll also learn how to sew your pants and fine-tune the fit.

Learn to adjust any pattern for a perfect fit using hands-on tissue fitting techniques. In this workshop, we minimise measuring—because measurements alone don’t reveal everything about your body. Discover your true size and start with the correct pattern. You'll focus on bodice and skirt alterations using Palmer/Pletsch fitting methods with McCalls pattern 7279 or 2718. After making adjustments to the basic pattern, you'll leave with a personal body map and the skills to modify any fashion pattern of your choice. Participants are encouraged to tissue fit and alter additional dress patterns.
(Additional costs for materials).

Learn to construct a tailored, lined jacket using a commercial pattern, Palmer/Pletsch fitting techniques, and modern tailoring methods. Master essential skills that will enhance all your sewing projects, including pattern alterations, precision cutting and marking, interfacing and fusing, shoulder and chest shaping, shaped darts, trimming, quality pressing, sleeve heads, buttonholes, pockets, lining, and flawless hems. Basic sewing skills are required.
(Additional costs for materials.)

Whether you're an absolute beginner, have basic sewing skills, or are an experienced sewer looking to refine your techniques, this course is designed for you! Learn sewing fundamentals, master your sewing machine, expand your knowledge, complete unfinished projects, get assistance with fitting, or simply enjoy sewing with expert guidance.

Students will create an item of their choice using commercial patterns, covering pattern selection, alterations, layout, cutting, construction methods, and sewing machine operation. More advanced sewers will be guided through garment construction and encouraged to explore new techniques.

By the end of the course, participants should be able to complete a basic garment or item.

(Additional costs for materials may apply).

Discover how to enhance your silhouette, camouflage imperfections, and understand your unique body shape. Through a series of body measurements, you'll determine your vertical and horizontal proportions, allowing for a detailed figure analysis. Using a computer-assisted figure and style analysis program, you'll identify the most flattering clothing styles for your shape. You'll take home a personalised Rapt in Style body shape analysis, supported by a 92-page illustrated workbook ($40.00, payable to your tutor at the workshop). This comprehensive guide covers fashion choices, clothing details, shoes, accessories, jewellery, glasses, fashion identity, wardrobe planning, and clothing selection to help you refine your personal style.

A-line skirts are universally flattering and one of the easiest garments to make. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to draft a custom skirt pattern using your own measurements, cut it from your chosen fabric, and construct it with simple sewing techniques. Master essential skills such as sewing straight seams, creating darts, inserting a zipper, attaching a facing or waistband, and finishing a hem—all in a single day! Basic sewing skills are helpful but not required.
(Additional costs for materials may apply.)

This course is ideal for those eager to explore the language and culture of Spain and Latin America. Whether for travel, personal enrichment, or professional use, you'll gain valuable insights and practical language skills to enhance your experience.

This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and grammar. It will help expand language skills in a more conversational way, incorporating reading, writing, and listening through books, songs, movies, and TV shows to enhance fluency and comprehension.

Welcome to a class involving a series of exercises using the principles of Tai Chi Ch’uan to increase mobility by relaxation, mindfulness, body awareness, aligning with gravity, and practise.
 

Ch’uan is ‘fist’ suggesting power, but with training and awareness your body remains ‘loose’. We relax and surrender to the ground, using gravity to hold us in balance. The power is effortless. We use the other person’s energy and strength, for effortless power. The stillness within can defeat the tense energy from the other.

Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing exercise suitable for all ages and fitness levels. This ancient practice is widely recognised for its benefits in enhancing health, relaxation, flexibility, and overall well-being. In this course, you'll learn a simple and enjoyable set of Tai Chi movements, providing a strong foundation for further progression.

This class is ideal for aged people wishing to build up some computer skills and digital knowledge to assist in an interconnected digital world.

Learn Thai language through engaging role play! You'll practice asking for directions, counting from 1 to 10, and ordering Thai food, while also exploring Thai street markets and learning how to communicate with locals. In the final week, you'll participate in a large group role play, where you'll order in Thai and enjoy a delicious meal—bringing your new language skills to life in a fun and interactive way!

Enjoy learning to play the ukulele in a fun and relaxed environment! Each week, you'll explore basic chords and melodies, playing together as a group to build confidence and musical skills. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enjoy making music in a supportive setting!

Learn to restore your upholstered furniture, starting with small projects such as a dining chair. You will learn the basic techniques that will give you the confidence to progress to larger pieces.
(Additional costs for materials).

Discover how to self-publish your book in both print and digital formats—without the long wait for traditional publishers or the risks of vanity press scams. Whether you're looking to share your family memoirs or autobiography in a professional-quality hardcover or paperback, or simply need a few copies, print-on-demand (POD) makes it possible. Learn how to become your own publisher, have your book printed and delivered, and repeat the process whenever you like. If you're interested in selling your work, we'll guide you through setting up your own Amazon Author account, allowing you to sell your book worldwide and generate real income!

Writing your memoirs can be an emotionally challenging journey, but it can also be deeply therapeutic and rewarding, requiring honesty and courage. How much of your story will be the truth? And how do you decide what to include? Prepare for a complex process of self-discovery and reflection. In "Writing Your Memoir," you'll explore how to choose a subject, plan, focus, and begin your memoir, while discussing what makes a compelling story. You'll also examine the differences between memoir and autobiography and navigate the delicate balance of self-disclosure in personal writing.

Many people are aware of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga, but starting can feel intimidating. This course is designed to be accessible to all, offering a gentle pace and personalised instruction. You'll learn Hatha yoga, a style that emphasises holding each pose for a few breaths before transitioning to the next. Each class will conclude with a short meditation, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Everyone is welcome!