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Next Steps with Computers (SD) Catterick
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Course Content

Course Content
The course will provide a simple hands-on progression from the First Steps with Computers course and aims to develop your skills and confidence.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Use skills for learning online
• Create, edit and save a file
• Use text entry skills
• Use vocabulary relevant to the Internet and email
• Search for information using the Internet
• Take steps to use online services safely and securely
• Create an online account
• Access the Internet for a range of activities, such as shopping, social networking and tv/radio
• Forward email messages and deal with attached files

Open Entry Requirements

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over, who lives in North Yorkshire.
It is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Computers course and for those who wish to develop their confidence with technology. Some familiarity with a keyboard and a mouse/touchpad is required.
We also offer real time online delivery of this course, on various days and times which may suit if you have access to a computer, the internet and Email and wish to study from home on your own computer.

Open What Will I Need?

You may wish to bring a notepad and pen for making notes and a memory stick for saving work.

Open Assessment Methods

Your teacher will give you exercises to practise your skills and strengthen your understanding, provide feedback on your progress and show you how to develop your skills further.

Open What Will I Achieve?

The confidence to use a computer to send and receive emails, access the Internet for a variety of uses and know what simple steps to take to stay safe online. You will also complete evidence of learning progress with your teacher.

Open Progression

Your teacher will discuss progression options and these may include Functional ICT, Essentials Digital Skills, or the ECDL / ICDL.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

06944CL
17/05/2022
12/07/2022
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Catterick Library & Information Centre

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