Who it's for
- Complete beginners
or
- People wishing to extend
basic computing skills and gain a qualification
No previous knowledge, skills
or experience are required.
What it's about
A very practical 'hands on'
course where students learn, and build up confidence, whilst working at
the computer.
During the 34 week course
students will have the opportunity to explore many aspects of working with
a computer and ICT equipment, learning how to:
- Switch on a computer and
load relevant software
- Use a mouse and keyboard
- Save and print their work
- Use e-mail to communicate
- Browse the Internet
- Search the Internet for
specific information
- Produce word processed
documents
- Use clipart, draw pictures
and manipulate graphic images
- Combine text and images
using Desktop Publishing techniques
- Understand how a basic
spreadsheet and database works
- Produce graphs from sets of
numbers
- Be aware of the advantages
and disadvantages of using computers and Information Communications
Technology
The course is accredited by
an OCR certificate.
Students will use PCs with
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and
PowerPoint; as well as graphics and other computing software and
equipment.
How you'll learn
Each topic will be introduced
by the tutor, sometimes through practical demonstration, by slide shows on
the computer or video presentations.
Students will practice at the
computer using worksheets or set assignments, with full support of the
tutor.
Topics will be discussed in
both small and whole class groups.
The tutor will offer ongoing
feedback so that the course can be tailored to the needs of the students.
There is no 'official' homework but students may be asked to consider
topics outside of class time. This is entirely optional.
What it costs
Tuition fees (payable on
enrolment):
- All fee paying students will
pay £5 per term (£15 per year).
- Non-fee paying students
(those on certain means tested benefits) do not pay tuition fees.
Assessment fees (payable in the
first few weeks):
- All students pay £12.15
(subject to minor change by OCR in Sept 01).
This covers the assessment record folder, the certificate and all
administration and postage costs.
When it's on
- Thursday morning between
10.45 am and 12.15
- Starts 13 September 2001
- Term-time only
- For 34 weeks
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