Office Skills Certificate Level 1 Richmond (B00091-121307)
Location: Parkshot, Richmond
Availability: Yes
Price: £302.00 (£0.00 concessionary fee, £652.00 non-EU)
Start Date: 22/04/2013
It may be possible to join some courses after the start date.
Please email
info@racc.ac.uk
to enquire.
Weekdays/Time: Mon (09:30 to 15:00)
Number of Weeks: 10
Tutor Approval Required? Yes – You will be required to show evidence of relevant skills either by bringing your certificates or doing an initial assessment task. You will also need a successful interview with the tutor before you are accepted on to the course. Please complete the expression of interest form (or our alternative form for learners aged 16-18) and e-mail this to iag@racc.ac.uk. For further information or enquiries please contact 020 8843 7921.
Course Overview:
This course is a Level 1 course and aims to provide skills in using word processing software and spreadsheet software to produce a professional document that is based around relevant workplace skills. You will cover using IT tools safely, securely as well as efficiently and effectively. This course develops the IT skills needed to move into administration, office or secretarial work.
Entry Requirements:
Literacy levels should ideally be at Entry level 3 - Level 1 to cope with instructions and producing documents. You will need to be familiar with the save, print, cut and paste and copy functions. Ideally you will have already completed a basic course using Office software or have had some experience of using IT in the office or at home to complete personal administration tasks.
Course Content:
The Course covers the following modules Word , Excel, (formulae , functions, producing charts and graphs to analyse data) Using the Internet (research skills and communication) The modules are taught so that you gain knowledge of best practice and are able to evaluate the use of IT so that your work practices are efficient.
The methods of teaching are:
Classroom based with work related material
Group work and Pair work
One to One support and careers advice
Project work
Class assignments
Assessment Methods:
This qualification is gained by producing a portfolio which is produced from class based exercises with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor. The final portfolio is then reviewed by an external moderator to verify the qualification
Additional Information:
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email bit@racc.ac.uk You can also make an appointment for further information or tutor approval on our Information Days: Info Days If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area at either site.
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Bring To First Class:
Memory stick, pen, paper
Attendance:
As this a qualification based course you need to have 100% attendance. Developing IT skills is an ongoing process and the exercises are built upon your progress week by week.
Further Study and Career Opportunities:
Office Skills Diploma ITQ Level 2 with a volunteering option
Alternative Courses:
-
B00257-121301 L1 Office Skills Cert - IT for Work Level 1
Start: 05/06/2013 Duration: 7 week(s) Days/Time: Thu, Fri (09:30 to 15:00) -
B00568-121302 Office Skills Certificate Level 2 (back to work)
Start: 22/04/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 15:30)
How to Enrol:
For Information on how to enrol please click here
Information Advice and Guidance:
You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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