Next step - computer skills for work (L2) - IQ 60117618

You will learn using a combination of working in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis through practical activities and demonstrations. Learning Plans will record your progress and achievement.

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The Level 2 Functional Skills in ICT course is the equivalent of a grade 4 (C) at GCSE level. By completing the course you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers. You will gain a Functional Skills qualification in ICT which will cover - email and file management - presenting information in the correct format - designing professional looking posters/presentations - using Excel to make calculations, design charts and graphs - maintaining a secure network - taking into account relevance, bias and copyright when using information.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Interact with and use an ICT system to meet needs and solve problems e.g. to display data in a graph, or organise information
Demonstrate understanding of the need to stay safe when using ICT e.g. minimise the risk of computer viruses
Apply editing, formatting and layout techniques to meet needs using different software applications
Access a search engine and find a recipe of choice.
Apply a range of editing, formatting and layout techniques to meet needs, including text, tables, graphics, records, numerical data, charts, graphs or other digital content.
Organise electronic messages, attachments and contacts.

You will learn using a combination of working in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis through practical activities and demonstrations. Learning Plans will record your progress and achievement.

On successful completion of an exam you will gain a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in ICT.

This course is open to adults who are resident in Lambeth and who are interested in this subject area. Suitable for students who can read and write in English and can express themselves fluently. You will have passed Level 1 ICT or will be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of skills.

You will be offered advice and guidance during the course on what you could do next. For example, you could progress to a ICT Level 3 accredited course with another provider, access the other routes of training provided by High Trees or gain Employment support with High Trees to secure employment.

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10 weeks

Free if you are a UK/EU resident, registered unemployed and in receipt of out-of-work benefits.
The course is also free if you are earning less than £20,572.50 per annum and you cannot afford the cost of your course.

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