BASIC
ICT SKILLS COURSE
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
OVERVIEW
This online course has been developed
following our commitment to our members and activists to support them in
growing their computing and communication skills. The course concentrates on
the basics and is very much geared to the novice user of the computer. It
covers area’s such as introducing you to the computer for example , the Desktop,
Mouse, Folders & Files as well as the important aspects of health &
safety before moving onto applications on the computer and improving
communication skills.
There are six modules within this course and
these each cover different topics and in each module you have assignments to
complete. Module One – Looks at the
desktop, mouse, creating files and folders, Module Two – is based around basic health & safety of the pc
and this working environment, Module
Three – gives and introduction to Microsoft word and improves your writing
skills by formatting some letters, Module
Four – looks at creating a table in word, Module Five – concentrates on using the internet as a research tool
then finally, Module Six – improves
your communication skills by looking at emailing.
REQUIREMENTS
OF THE STUDENT
- The student does not need to have any great understanding of a
computer or applications that we use on the pc. Many of the modules are
interactive and you can work at your own pace by using the back and next
buttons or pausing the demonstrations at any time in order to practice
what you have learned.
- Students must complete all modules in the time allocation given,
this is generally one week per module, however these can be changed if the
student informs the tutor in advance to give longer time allocations for
students who have demanding work schedules or holidays in the middle etc.
- Students must complete and upload assignments in the timeframe
given.
COURSE
RESULT
The course is accredited at Level one and carries nine credits. The course is offered as a Level 1 award in ITQ.
HOW
TO GET STARTED
- On the homepage of this site you will see a news item ‘NEW! Basic
ICT Skills Course’, underneath this, click on the link to register.
- Once you have completed your online registration an electronic
questionnaire will be sent to you to complete and return. You will then
receive a pre course document detailing what is expected of you and how
the course runs, only then, can you
be given access to the course area to begin the course itself.