Stockwell Community Resource Centre

Start IT


Course Title		Start IT
Level		Beginners (Entry Level 1)
Start Date		3 October 2011
End Date		14 December 2011
Time and Day		Mondays and Wednesdays 12.30-14.30
Learning Centre		Stockwell Community Resource Centre
Contact Details		020 7501 2500
Tutor Name		Dawn Vergara
No of Weeks		10 Weeks
What this course is about (Course aims & objectives)		This course is aimed at adult learners who have a limited or no knowledge of the computers or the internet. It is designed to develop basic skills. You will understand how to operate a computer, have an understanding of what the computer can do and you will have a basic understanding of software and hardware. After completing the course you will be able to; Log on and off the computers, Use the mouse and the keyboard, Enter and edit information, Save and retrieve information, Identify the internet, Use the internet to perform a basic search, Create your own email account, Understand how to use the email facility and send and receive emails.
What the course will cover		At the end of the programme, you should be able to:
	A	Turn on a computer and access different programmes within the computer menu.
	B	You will be able to use Microsoft Word to produce a document.
	C	You will be able to edit documents, save and print them.
	D	You will be able to us the internet to perform basic searches for information.
	E	You will be able to open an e-mail account and send and receive e-mails.
	F	You will have a basic understanding of how to use the e-mail account.
How I will learn & be assessed		You will be given helpful exercises to improve your skills and will receive feedback from your tutor (Dawn) to help you along the way.
Will I gain a Qualification?		This is not an accredited course, however you will receive a certificate if your attendance and the level of work your produce is of a good standard.
What could this course lead to?		After completing this course you can progress onto an intermediate level course and work towards achieving a qualification.
How much does it cost?		The course costs £20 which includes your course materials and a USB stick to save your work.
Additional Info

Training

New Customer Service course (LOCN 2) starting in October 2011.One graduate with the first course already has a job and others are on the pipeline after successful work-experience with major employers (M&S, Boots, W.H.Smiths). Call reception on 020 7501 2501

New floor

SCRC submits an application to the Big Lottery for a first floor and for ground floor improvements - outline plans are available at reception.

SCRC wins a Work Programme sub-contract

Only one of three hundred voluntary organisations across the country and probably one of the smallest.

Next Step…… to a job or training

SCRC wins a further contract - contact Neasha on 020 7501 2504 or 07875 659 490 or Natasha 07775 724 183

SCRC’s special new courses in conjunction with Jobcentre Plus

- NVQ 1 in Customer Service - intensive (3 weeks) ESOL E3 for customer service jobseekers - literacy help for jobseekers wanting to applying to major supermarkets

Come and garden with Blooming Stockwell

Summer is on the way ... The Blooming Stockwell urban gardeners' club is now up and running for the new season. Wednesdays 1:30 to 4:00 PM