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Course Overview

Course Overview
If you have a good basic IT knowledge, ITQ1 has a range of units designed to give you hands-on skills that can be used at home or in the office. It provides an opportunity to learn a range of computer skills and encourages progression to other IT qualifications. You will start with a six- week ‘essential skills’ course which will prepare you for the qualification.
Prosp Overview
This course requires a pre-enrolment interview to ensure you have the required level of IT and literacy skills. Please ring 770-8026/ 8030 to book an appointment.
Prosp Req
You will work through a range of exercises and scenarios which will cover the outcomes required by the exam board. The work you produce will be assessed by your tutor.
Prosp Assess
The units available are: Word Processing Software – 3 credits; Spreadsheet Software – 3 credits; Presentation Software – 3 credits; Improving Productivity using IT – 3 credits; Using the Internet – 3 credits; Using Email – 2 credits; Database Software – 3 credits; Desktop Publishing Software – 3 credits; Using Collaborative Technologies – 3 credits; IT Security for Users – 1 credit. Some learners will be advised to do units and others may be advised to do an Award - the route will be based on your circumstances and availability to attend classes.
Prosp Content
We offer a range of qualification and non-qualification courses. Your tutor will help you to decide which course is best for you. We can also refer you to other learning providers. This course will give you valuable skills which will help you search for employment. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
Prosp Progression
The course is subsidised by GMCA – please see our full fees policy available at www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong. If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment – see the fees policy. You may be eligible for a concession or help from the Discretionary Learner Support fund – please discuss this with our information, advice and guidance staff. We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PV-L00026A
19/09/2019
09/07/2020
18:15
Thursday
2.50 hrs per wk
36 weeks
309.00