Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills for work and Life
Tutor:
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Days:
Fridays
Times:
10:00 - 15:30
Duration:
10 weeks
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A basic knowledge of IT and how to use a keyboard and mouse is required. A basic level of English is needed as this will help you to read and understand the instructions given. You must have a minimum of English at Level 1 to be able to join the course. You will need to sit an initial assessment before enrolling on the course to check you current skills. |
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The OCN Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills course will allow you to demonstrate understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills you need for life and work. It will enable you to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work. You will use a variety of Microsoft applications to create, edit and save different types of files e.g. documents, spreadsheet and slideshows. Improve competence and confidence when carrying out online searches, using online shopping sites and internet banking. |
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What topics will we cover?
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By the end of the course you should be able to:
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What kind of activities will I be doing?You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. There will be a mixture of class taught sessions, individual learning and small group work. The focus will be on developing your skills rather than covering topics you already know. You will need to be able to attend every class and prepare for the exam outside the classroom. You will sit an online assessment at the end of the course. On completing the course you will achieve an OCN Essential Digital Skills Certificate at Level 1 |
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Are there any other costs? Is there anything I will I need to bring? Where can I get this? What do we provide?Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises This course requires study/completion of homework, reflection and personal studies outside of class time, you must set time aside for these activities, at least 3 hours per week recommended. It is important that you have access to a computer connected to the Internet outside of class in order to complete your homework You will need the following programs installed on your device:
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Will I get feedback? What could I do next? You can progress onto a number of different IT based programmes. Employment opportunities. |
Register your interest
The course is FREE if you meet certain criteria.
We only charge a deposit fee of £5, which will be returned on successful completion of the course
Any questions? Email us at learning@westway.org or call 020 8962 5741