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Learn computer & office skills online, at your own pace.

Avuxeni Technical College teaches Computer Practice short courses, Office Administration and Occupational Health & Safety through guided theory, in-browser practice and real workplace tasks — from Word and Excel to filing, meetings and safety compliance.

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Three courses, twenty modules

Every module includes learning objectives, plain-language theory notes, step-by-step practical instructions, a practice activity and a short knowledge check.

Computer Practice

Six modules that take you from switching on a computer to building spreadsheets, presentations and databases in Microsoft Office.

6 modules

Introduction to Computers

Hardware and software, input and output devices, operating systems and desktop navigation. Practise creating folders, moving files, using the Recycle Bin and keyboard shortcuts.

Module 16 activities

Microsoft Word

Formatting, page layout, tables, headers and footers, images and text wrapping. Build a business letter, a professional CV, an agenda, an invoice and a formatted report.

Module 28 activities

Microsoft Excel

Formulas and operators, SUM, AVERAGE, IF, SUMIF and VLOOKUP, sorting, filtering and charts. Prepare a marks sheet, a budget and an income and expenditure statement.

Module 38 activities

Microsoft PowerPoint

Themes, layouts, SmartArt, transitions and animations. Create a five-slide self-introduction, a business presentation and an educational slideshow, then export it.

Module 45 activities

Microsoft Access

Tables, fields, records, data types, primary keys and relationships. Build a student database, run a query, create a data-entry form and generate a report.

Module 56 activities

Internet & Digital Communication

Search techniques, email etiquette, attachments, cloud storage and online safety. Draft professional emails, organise downloads and spot phishing attempts.

Module 65 activities

Office Administration

This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week. With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.

8 units · 3 months

Unit 1 · Introduction to Office Administration

What an office administrator does, the structure of an organisation, the roles and responsibilities of the front office and how administration keeps a business running.

Unit 1Week 1–2

Unit 2 · Office Design and Layout

Planning a workspace that works: ergonomics, furniture and equipment placement, reception areas, storage, lighting and creating a professional environment for visitors.

Unit 2Week 2–3

Unit 3 · Record Management and Data Filing

Filing systems and naming conventions, paper and electronic records, registers, retention and retrieval, archiving and keeping information accurate and confidential.

Unit 3Week 3–4

Unit 4 · Relationship Management and Customer Service

Building good working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients, handling enquiries and complaints, telephone and reception duties and service standards.

Unit 4Week 4–5

Unit 5 · Business Communications

Writing clear business letters, emails, memos and reports, taking messages and minutes, and choosing the right channel and tone for every audience.

Unit 5Week 5–6

Unit 6 · Business Etiquette

Professional conduct and deportment, dress and grooming, meeting and greeting protocol, dining and telephone etiquette, and representing your employer well.

Unit 6Week 6–7

Unit 7 · Diversity and Ethics

Working respectfully with people of different backgrounds and abilities, cultural awareness, confidentiality, honesty and the ethical standards expected in an office.

Unit 7Week 7–8

Unit 8 · Office Administration Trends and Issues

Where the office is heading: remote and hybrid work, cloud tools, automation, sustainability, data protection and the changing role of the administrator.

Unit 8Week 8–9

How the course works

Eight units, completed in about 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week. Every course includes onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.

Occupational Health & Safety

This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 weeks at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week. With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.

8 units · 3 weeks

Unit 1 · Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety

Why workplace safety matters, the duties of employers and employees, the OHS Act and its regulations, and how a safety culture is built in a South African workplace.

Unit 1Days 1–3

Unit 2 · Legal Framework and Compliance

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, the roles of the Department of Employment and Labour, and how to keep records that prove compliance.

Unit 2Days 3–5

Unit 3 · Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Spotting physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards, then assessing and rating risk so the biggest dangers are dealt with first.

Unit 3Days 5–7

Unit 4 · Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Work Procedures

Choosing, fitting, storing and maintaining PPE, writing safe work procedures, and using permits, lockout and tagout to control high-risk tasks.

Unit 4Days 7–9

Unit 5 · Emergency Preparedness and First Aid

Emergency plans, evacuation routes and drills, fire equipment, first-aid kits and basic response, plus how to report and investigate an incident properly.

Unit 5Days 9–11

Unit 6 · Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing at Work

Workplace housekeeping and hygiene, ventilation, lighting and noise, ergonomics for desk and manual work, fatigue, stress and substance-abuse awareness.

Unit 6Days 11–13

Unit 7 · Safety Communication and Training

Toolbox talks, safety committees and representatives, safety signage, induction training and keeping the training records an inspector will ask to see.

Unit 7Days 13–15

Unit 8 · Monitoring, Auditing and Continuous Improvement

Inspections and checklists, measuring safety performance, auditing against the Act, corrective action and building a workplace that keeps improving.

Unit 8Days 15–21

How the course works

Eight units, completed in about 3 weeks at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week — roughly one unit every two to three days. Every course includes onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.

Student studying an online learning dashboard on a laptop at home

From your first click to your certificate

No queues, no travel and no fixed class times. Work through each module in order, or jump straight to the skill you need for your job.

  1. 1

    Study the theory

    Read short, beginner-friendly lessons with clear objectives, key terms and realistic workplace examples. Download practice files for every module.

  2. 2

    Practise in your browser

    Use the simulated Word editor, spreadsheet, slide builder, file manager and office forms to complete practical tasks — no software installation needed.

  3. 3

    Get assessed & certified

    Theory quizzes are marked instantly. Practical work is reviewed by your lecturer with written feedback. Score 75% or more and your certificate becomes available.

Practise the real thing, right here

Reading about Excel formulas only gets you so far. Our practical simulations let you type the formula, format the document and build the slide — then see the result immediately.

  • A simulated Word editor for fonts, paragraphs, tables and page layout
  • A spreadsheet where you enter formulas and watch the totals calculate
  • A slide-building activity with themes, pictures and transitions
  • A file-management simulation with folders to create, rename and organise
  • An email exercise with recipient, subject, message and attachment fields
  • Office administration forms — visitor registers, agendas, petty cash vouchers
Try a Practice Exercise

Simulated exercises are clearly marked and are not a substitute for Microsoft Office. Where full Office functionality is unavailable, download the starter file and complete the task in the real software on your computer.

Learner formatting a Word document on a laptop screen

What you will work on

Real tasks from real offices — the same documents, spreadsheets and records you will handle on the job.

Spreadsheet with formulas and data analysis open on a computer
Excel: marks sheets, budgets and IF formulas
Business presentation slides displayed on a screen
PowerPoint: slide design and delivery
Database records displayed on a computer monitor
Access: tables, queries and reports
Person typing a professional email on a laptop
Email: etiquette, attachments and safety
Office administrator organising documents at a desk
Filing: naming conventions and registers
Receptionist assisting a visitor at a front desk
Reception: visitors, calls and appointments
Notebook and agenda on a conference table during a business meeting
Meetings: agendas, registers and minutes
Invoice, calculator and finance paperwork on an office desk
Finance: petty cash, invoices and stock
Labelled file folders stored in an office archive
Records: retention, retrieval and control
Student completing an online quiz assessment on a computer
Assessments: quizzes marked instantly
Certificate of achievement document awarded to a graduate
Certificates: issued at 75% and above
Office team collaborating around a workplace desk
Workplace: teamwork and professional conduct

Learners who finished the course

Our students come from all over — school leavers, job seekers and people already working who needed to upskill.

I had never opened Excel before. The step-by-step activities walked me through formulas one at a time, and by the end I was building our department budget myself. The IF formula lesson finally made it click.

Thandiwe MokoenaAdministrative Assistant, Johannesburg

The practice simulations were the best part. I could format a business letter in the browser, get it wrong, and try again without anyone watching. My lecturer's feedback on my CV submission was detailed and genuinely helpful.

Sipho NdlovuJob seeker, Pretoria

I did the Office Administration course while working full time. Studying at night on my phone, then finishing the practical tasks on the office computer, suited me perfectly. I passed with 88% and received my certificate.

Lerato DlaminiReceptionist, Durban

Occupational Health & Safety — 3 Week Course

Enrol in the 3-week Occupational Health & Safety short course

Occupational Health & Safety — 3 Weeks

Occupational Health & Safety — 3 Weeks

R 2500

Full 3-week Occupational Health & Safety course: theory, workplace tasks and knowledge checks.

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OHS Module 1 — Safety Legislation

OHS Module 1 — Safety Legislation

R 450

Health and safety legislation, duties of employer and employee, and compliance basics.

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OHS Module 2 — Hazard Identification

OHS Module 2 — Hazard Identification

R 450

Identify, assess and report workplace hazards and risks.

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OHS Module 3 — Emergency Procedures

OHS Module 3 — Emergency Procedures

R 450

Fire safety, evacuation plans, first aid basics and incident reporting.

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OHS Full Course + Certificate

OHS Full Course + Certificate

R 1800

3-week course with practical assessments and a certificate of completion.

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Office Administration — 3 Month Course

Office Administration — 3 Month Course

R 5600

Full 8-unit Office Administration course: theory, workplace tasks and knowledge checks.

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