Level:

All

Duration:

1 day

Course Dates: See calender for schedules

Entry requirements:

You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. It assumes no previous experience in computing. A test will be performed on the first day of the course to see whether class is suitable for learners.

Qualification:

OCN

Course content:

This course is ideal for learners who have had little or no previous experience with computers but want to further improve their IT skills.
At the end of the course you will be able to:

- Install programmes from the internet on a hard disk
- Install or run software applications from a CD-ROM disk.
- Reboot the PC
- Create a password for your PC to protect information
- Know the inside of your computer
- How to change PC general settings
- Defragment Hard drives
- Clean up computer file clutter
- Change the way files look 

Course Structure:

Students will use PCs to practice online. Presentations will be made using interactive whiteboards and printed notes from online material. Class discussions will be held to help students grasp complex concepts.

Course resources:

Handouts and Online material

Assessment:

Feedback, Homework, Self Assess using Progress Records

Next step:

Higher Level courses. Recommendations: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Database, Photo Editing,  Video Editing etc.

How to apply:

Enrol online, in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info

You may pre-book and pay for your course now to secure your place on the next scheduled date

Materials costs:

The tutor will advise you about any materials costs.