Basic Internet Skills for Job Seekers

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This course is for learners who need to join a short course to learn the basics of digital skills for everyday life and employment. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This could is designed to introduce learners to the basic concepts of the computer by gaining skills to use a mouse, keyboard, word processor to create simple documents and file management. Learners will also develop skills necessary to be safe and responsible online. Learners will be able to look up information, visit popular websites, use favourites and bookmarks, learn to shop online, use the internet to job search and use email to communicate with friends and families locally and overseas.</span></span></span></p>

<p>(The course may be FREE or discounted for adults over 19 who qualify based on their residency status, their earnings/employment/benefits status and their current level of IT/Digital skills)</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior to enrolling on a course, you will need to complete an initial assessment to assess to check level and learning needs.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Understand the basic features of a desktop computer and a laptop. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Master the essential keys on the keyboard & describe the main functions & make selections with a mouse. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Log in and shutdown the computer correctly. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Recognise parts of the desktop & Windows applications. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Create and save a document in Microsoft Office Word. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Explain what the file management is & use it to organise files. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Understand online risks and how to avoid them by staying safe online. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Use a search engine to locate information & create a Favourites folder or Bookmark websites. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Understand how to shop on-line. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Use the Internet to Job Search. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Setup an email account, create a Contacts/People list & demonstrate basic email functions</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Examples of what you will learn on the course:</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Understand the basic features of a desktop computer and a laptop. Log in and shutdown the computer correctly. <span style="color:black">Create and save a document in Microsoft Office Word. </span>Understand online risks and how to avoid them by staying safe online. Understand how to shop or do a job search on-line. Setup an email account, create a Contacts/People list & demonstrate basic email functions. Prior to enrolling on a course, learners may need to complete an initial assessment to assess their level and learning needs.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Notebook, Pen, Pencil and what tutor might recommend and to be in time for class.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior to enrolling on a course, you will need to complete an initial assessment to assess to check level and learning needs.</span></span></p>

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