ICT for Beginners A

This course is aimed at absolute beginners and no previous of experience of ICT is needed. However, it is also suitable for learners who have previous experience of ICT but it is out of date or who would like to build up their confidence before going onto higher level courses. The course has 6 weekly session of 3 hours each. 

The learner will:

1. Be able to use hardware
   
   
   
   • Recognise the main parts of an ICT system
   
   
   • Use hardware
   
   
   
   


2. Be able to use a software application
   
   
   
   • Name two software applications and their uses
   
   
   • Use a software application for an agreed purpose
   
   
   • Input information
   
   
   • Present information for the agreed purpose.
   
   
   
   


3. Be able to follow recommended safe operating practices
   
   
   
   • List safety points to be remembered when using an ICT system
   
   
   • Follow safe practices
   
   
   
   

This course assumes that learners have no previous knowledge of IT and so it starts from scratch. Because of this the course is open to everyone and you do not need to have any previous experience or qualifications at all. 

This course is accredited as City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability Skills (Entry 2) = (601/3623/6). We will choose to complete Unit 5546-205 Entry 2  Introduction to ICT and then Unit 5546-901 Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability Skills (Entry 2) to claim the accreditation. 

The course is assessed via a portfolio of work that will be completed as we go along. 

This course is suitable for everyone. Do not worry if you have no previous experience of ICT as everyone else on the course will be in the same boat. 

There are no additional costs to learners as we will provide a computer room to work in and access to an Office 365 account. Learners might like to bring a pen and paper if they want to write down some notes on how to do things. It is helpful to have a computer to practice on at home but that is not a requirement of the course and most libraries have computers you can use for free if you do not have one of your own. 

This course should be followed by our ICT for Beginners B course. 

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Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

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Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

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Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

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