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Introduction to computers
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Course Content
This course aims to help develop confidence in using your own computer and is ideal for people who have some knowledge of basic computing and word processing but wish to develop their skills further for personal use or work.

The course will help you to:
• Create, store and retrieve a word processed document
• Apply basic formatting to text in a word processed document
• Recognise common computer terminology
• Practice keyboard and mouse skills
• Improve computer safety and security
• Develop skills for learning online including sharing your screen and viewing your teacher’s screen

During the course you will be supported to work on documents of your own choice (letters, CVs etc) and participate in activities set by your teacher.

Open Entry Requirements

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.
Basic IT skills are essential as you will be working from your own computer with remote support via Zoom from your teacher.

Open What Will I Need?

You will need access to an internet enabled laptop or computer.
This course will be delivered online. You will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you via Zoom and email. You will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at the session along with instructions and online demonstrations.

Open Assessment Methods

Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?

You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression

Get started with digital skills

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

06659CL
15/06/2021
27/07/2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • 92% of our learners receive full funding for their learning. Our mission is to support you on the right learning path (T&C apply).
  • We can offer financial support relating to childcare costs, travel costs, course fees, books etc. (T&C apply).
  • You can pay for your course in instalments (over £100). Please ask for details.
  • English, maths including GCSEs and computing courses (up to Level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2023).
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your individual employed/self employed income is below £20,319.
  • If you have not yet achieved a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, you could learn for FREE.
  • Don’t worry if you have already gained a Level 3 qualification, but want to change your career path and try something new – you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan which you start to pay back when you earn over £27,295.
  • From April 2023, some Level 3 courses will be available for FREE to adults who are unemployed or earning below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319), even if you already have a Level 3 qualification or higher. This funding is part of the ‘Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs’ offer and you will find a full list of qualifications included in this offer here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-free-level-3-qualification/list-of-free-level-3-qualifications-available-to-eligible-adults

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk