Step Up Digital Skills |
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Initial Assessment
Concession Available
Blended Course
Online Course
| Course Fee | FREE* |
Course Details
These courses is aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education onto a full qualification course at L1 or L2 in Digital Skills. The course will cover being able to use digital skills to safely use technology in the workplace or for everyday use. This course will give an insight in to what would be covered in higher level Digital Skills courses.
The course covers the following areas:
- Using Devices and Handling Information- this includes taking screen shots, advanced file management, user errors and technical errors, and troubleshooting methods.
- Creating and Editing- this includes advanced use of the different operating systems within Word documents, inserting and resizing images, making changes to text advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
- Being Safe and Responsible Online- this includes physical health problems when using a device and how to prevent these, internet safety, password security, online content that is of concern and how to report concerns about online content.
Entry Requirements
For this course, you need to have Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Skills and English (to support achievement, progression and potential employment.
Before you can join this course, you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to ensure the course is suitable, and identify that you have an adequate level of English and ICT
It is important that learners attend all classes, as not attending reduces their ability to achieve on the course.
Location
| Venue | Level | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date | Apply/Enrol |
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| Tipton College, Tipton | Level 1 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 12pm | 05/06/2024 | 17/07/2024 | Enquire Now |
| Tipton College, Tipton | Level 2 | Monday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 13/05/2024 | 15/07/2024 | Enquire Now |
| Tipton College, Tipton | Level 1 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 02/10/2024 | 11/12/2024 | Enquire Now |
The benefits of this course
This course will develop the digital knowledge and skills needed in most jobs today, giving the learner the basic knowledge of computer systems.
Teaching
All the classes are run by a qualified and experienced tutor. Learners will attend one set class each week and experience a variety of learning activities.
How will my progress be monitored and assessed?
Learning targets will be agreed with the tutor at the beginning of the course, and targets will be set for each class attended. Regular feedback will be provided by the tutor, with all work submitted being marked with written feedback.
Next Steps
Progression: L1 Award in Essential Digital Skills/L2 Digital and IT Skills. The Tutor will discuss next steps towards the end of the course and suggest further courses/qualifications that may be appropriate. We also have I.A.G qualified staff who could advise learners on progression and other opportunities.
Equipment Required
A note pad and pen/pencil would be useful. Any materials needed for the course are provided by us.
*Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.