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

ITQ: entry 3 (computer and online basics) (for deaf people)

You will learn the basics of computing, email and the internet and gain the British Computer Society’s Entry Award in Computer and Online Basics.

» Be the first to write a review.

» View full course outline

Key course information

Dates
08/09/11 - 05/07/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
39 weeks

Time
10:00 - 14:00

Fees
Full fee: £238
Senior fee: £149
Concession: £115

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

» View location

Course code
YC333*

Availability
Contact department

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 course is about building your confidence in using spreadsheets. It class is for adult deaf students who have a basic knowledge of IT and want to obtain a credit in spreadsheets.

What topics will we cover?

Loading and exiting from a spreadsheet software package.
Loading and saving a spreadsheet file.
Printing a spreadsheet.
Entering data in a spreadsheet.
Formating data using justify, font, font size and colour.
Moving, copying and replicating data.

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

Achieve an OCN Entry Level 3 certificate in spreadsheets.
Load and exit from a spreadsheet software package.
Load and save a spreadsheet file.
Print a spreadsheet.
Enter data in a spreadsheet.
Format data using justify, font, font size and colour.
Move, copy and replicate data.

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

This is a basic level spreadsheets course (entering text, numbers, formulae, formatting, modifying and linking sheets and creating charts), but you need to have a basic knowledge of computers to enrol. It leads to an entry level 3 certificate in spreadsheets.

You should already be able to understand simple instructions in English and need to have an Entry Level 1 Literacy certificate and Entry Level 1 Numeracy certificate, or skills at this level.

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?

Most work is practical. Teaching is carried out in small groups.
Classes are taught in sign, spoken and written English.

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

Bring a USB memory stick and a file with plastic wallets.

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.

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?

Continue with Entry 3 or progress to OCR CLAIT Level 1.

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

Contact us for advice times.

Contact us

Deaf education