VICNET Training

There is a learning curve to overcome for all new users of the Internet. VICNET aims to help all new and existing users in the following ways.

By providing basic and advanced training using a network of VICNET Training Organisations.
By publishing informative hard copy guides and help sheets.
By creating an extensive online Help page filled with the information users need at the click of a mouse including a section devoted to Training and VICNET Beginners.
By having a responsive support team answering user queries via email and phone (03 9669 9710).
By creating a vicnet-users mailing list where VICNET users can discuss issues amongst themselves and with VICNET staff.

On the training front VICNET is looking to establish relationships with existing Internet training organisations in order to provide VICNET specific courses. Organisations interested in becoming VICNET trainers should read Information for potential VICNET training organisations and then email Adrian Bates or ring him on (03) 9669 9714. We are especially in need of training organisations or individuals outside of the Melbourne metropolitan area.

VICNET Training Organisations

 The following are recognised VICNET training organisations and can market courses under the VICNET banner. We are confident the courses offered by these groups are of a very high standard and will provide users with the training they need, both on using VICNET and the Internet and in preparing and publishing your own information on VICNET.

When contacting the following training organisations please mention you are after VICNET training.

  1. Central Victorian Group Training Company Ltd - Internet Training in Bendigo, Echuca, Kyneton and surrounding areas.
  2. Electric Blackboard in the Mornington Peninsula
  3. INFORMIT at RMIT
  4. Internet Solutions in Geelong
  5. MONINFO at Monash University

1. INFORMIT

INFORMIT is the commercial arm of the RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) library service. VICNET is a joint project of the State Library of Victoria and RMIT so our relationship with INFORMIT is a close one.

Informit offer a range of courses:

  1. Introduction to the Internet
  2. Effective Use of the Internet
  3. Basic HTML Writing
Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available
Courses can be tailored for particular groups

Full details can be had by ringing Else Paeglis or Peter Sculley on (03) 9660 1846. The training venue is Room 415, Building 48, Kay House, 449 Swanston Street, RMIT (Opposite main RMIT Campus, just North of Museum Station and Melbourne Central).

For further information look at the Informit Internet Training Flyer. Informit are also partners in the Internet Training Institute who aim to provide the information community with the tools to train and support information users on how best to utilise the resources of this new world of electronic information and communications.

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2. MONINFO

MONINFO are a commercial operation of the library service of Monash University. MONINFO are Information Specialists for the Professional, Industrial and Business Sectors. They offer hands-on training with experienced staff, excellent training notes covering both basic and advanced uses of the Internet.

Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available
Courses can be tailored for particular groups

MONINFO can offer courses in the following locations.

For full details on all course please contact Leigh Oldmeadow or Anne Parlchowell on (03) 9 905 2690 or (03) 9 905 5153 or try emailing MONINFO.

For further information check out their Internet Training Page. You may also want to look at the Monash Library Home Page.

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3. INTERNET SOLUTIONS

Based in Geelong, Internet Solutions provides Internet training, publishing and consultancy services for individuals, organisations andbusiness users.
(Discover a fascinating part of Victoria in our Guide to Geelong)

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4. Electric Blackboard

Electric Blackboard offer VICNET and Internet training in the Mornington Peninsula including Frankston. For more information contact Peter Marsh or Mouyra Marsh on (059) 86 6499 or via email at electric@ozemail.com.au.

Electric Blackboard
Business Consultancy and Computer Training
94 Flinders St
McCrae 3938
Tel (059) 86 6499
Fax (059) 86 7734

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VICNET | Help | Training and Beginners area
Adrian Bates
Victoria's Network: VICNET
Phone: 613 9669 9714; Email: adrianb@vicnet.net.au

Last updated 4th January 1996 by Adrian Bates