Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

ECDL extra: ITQ level 2 (for deaf people)

If you have a CLAIT level 1 or ECDL level 1 come and broaden your skills and work towards a European Computing Driving Licence at level 2.

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Key course information

Dates
06/09/11 - 03/07/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
39 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £298
Senior fee: £209

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
YC202*

Availability
Contact department

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This class is for adults who hold the RSA CLAIT certificate or have similar experience and wish to improve their computer skills and take the European Computer Driving Licence examination.

What topics will we cover?

Complete a variety of simulated work tasks using personal computers
Provide access to and tuition in a range of application packages
Develop awareness of the range of equipment/technology currently in use
Increase understanding of computer and office technology terminology
Increase students confidence when approaching new equipment/software.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Attempt elements from ECDL Level 2 including:

Word Processing
Spreadsheet
PowerPoint
Improving Productivity

Elements covered will depend on the progress made by the individual student.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

An accredited course divided into 5 units including Unit E (theory of computing), Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database and Power Point. This course enables you to broaden your skills and work towards a European Computer Driving Licence level 2. An accredited course divided into 4 units including Word Processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Improving Productivity.

To enrol on the course you need to have good IT skills, and have passed ECDL Units at level 1. You will need to have entry level 3 skills in English or a certificate at English entry level 3. You wil also need to have entry level 2 skills in Numeracy or at a certificate at Numeracy entry level 3.

You will already be able to:

Read and understand simple English instructions
Add numbers up to 1000
Subtract 2 digit numbers
Understand and draw different charts such as bar charts

You will need to attend an Advice, Information and Assessment Session before enrolling.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

There will be some whole class teaching. Most work is practical with demonstrations of new software and techniques. Classes are held in British Sign Language and spoken and written English.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need to buy your own disk. We also sell a helpful book.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. There will be continuous assessment of learning and regular revision built into each session.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Advice on other courses at the City Lit is available during the programme area advice time - 2pm to 3pm Wednesday afternoons, term time only. Room 413. Appointments for a guidance interview can be made with City Lit's advice and guidance team on 020 7492 2500.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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