Never used a computer before? Build up your confidence from a complete beginners level exploring switching on, logging in, using a mouse and keyboard and internet searching for shopping, information and everyday use as well as being able to access and read/send emails and safety around these.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over. The course is designed for learners who have some knowledge of using a computer, wanting to find out more about their device and the internet to support employability skills and for use in everyday life and work. This course is a progression course from Digital Skills.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Course content
This course is aimed at those without prior knowledge. Complete Beginners starting from turning on your device and entering Pins and Passcodes to logon. You will gain a understanding of using the mouse and Keyboard, identifying numbers, symbols and typing text. You will further explore Basic Internet searches where you will look for shopping lists and products and prices for things you have shopped for and location distances on maps. You will also access and read your emails, sending basic messages and understanding and exploring basic online safety.
Learning methods
Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises. You will work at your own pace and will complete the activities using your device or the library computer. You learning progress will be recorded.
Learning Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course assessments
Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.
Learning materials
On enrolment you will need to provide proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver’s licence) and proof of eligibility. For the course you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone – you could do this at your local library.
What can learners do next after this course?
Throughout the course your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. When you have completed this course, you can progress onto another digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.
Locations, Dates and times
This course is delivered at various locations and dates, so please choose the location and dates most suitable for you from the options below.
Newcastle under Lyme
12/11/2024 to 17/12/2024, Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm at:
Newcastle Library, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffs ST5 1BL
Classroom based delivery
Cannock
13/11/2024 to 18/12/2024, Wednesdays, 01.30pm to 03.30pm at
Cannock library, 1 Manor Avenue, Town Centre, Cannock WS11 1AA
Classroom based delivery
Lichfield
14/11/2024 to 19/12/2024, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Thursdays at
Lichfield Library, St Marys Heritage Centre, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield WS13 6LH
Tamworth
13/11/2024 to 18/12/2024, 10.00am to 12.00pm, Wednesdays at
Tamworth Library, Corporation Street, Tamworth B79 7DN
12/11/2024 to 17/12/2024, 01.00pm to 03.00pm, Tuesdays at
Glascote Library, Caledonian, Glascote B77 2ED
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire. This course is delivered by: Staffordshire Community Learning
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Staffordshire Community Learning on the details below:
Direct Delivery Unit
Ben Murphy
Telephone 01543 334537
