One Day Workshops

Cake Decorating: Cupcakes

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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.)

Computers: Word Beginners

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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.

Death & Taxes: Wills and Estate Planning

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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.

DIY Fragrances – Make Your Own Perfume

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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.)

Excel: Beginners

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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.

Excel: Intermediate

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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.

Powerpoint Workshop

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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.

Simply Stylish

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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.

At Nepean Community College, we blend vocationally relevant training with opportunities for personal growth—offering flexible learning options (face-to-face, online self-study or mixed-mode delivery) across Penrith, St Marys, and the Blue Mountains. Ready to upskill your team or ignite a new passion? Explore our full range of courses and discover how our affordable adult education programs can transform your future.

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all courses and workshops offered at Nepean Community College are for people 15 years and over. Younger participants may be accepted if accompanied by a fee-paying adult. We do not provide child-minding services.