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class=296401205-01032006>Diane, it is really what is considered "industry
standard", so it is partly your decision. Given that around 95% of offices use
Windows and Office, this is probably the best place to start
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class=296401205-01032006>There is also not a great deal of difference between
the General and Software Apps stream, but I seem to find that the Software
stream has a bit more of a logical flow to it and appeals a bit more to
students.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Diane Peat
[mailto:dpeat@firbank.vic.edu.au]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tue 28/02/06 6:06
PM<BR><B>To:</B> vet-it@fhc.vic.edu.au<BR><B>Subject:</B> [vet-it] Query on VET
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN class=EmailStyle15><FONT face=Arial color=black
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">As usual, I’m asking an
‘off topic’ question – we are considering introducing VET IT (and have been for
about three years but that’s another story). If we introduce the Software
Applications stream, is there a list of ‘prescribed’ software that must be
studied or are we able to decide on a variety of software of our choice? Or if
we go for the General stream, is it ‘meaty’ enough for the students?
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