Digital Skills for Beginners

The Digital Skills for Beginners course is about building your computer confidence. The skills and confidence gained will help learners to use a computer more confidently at home and at work. The course will start from the basics and you will learn how to type and make simple changes. You will also learn how to surf the web and send emails. During the course, you will also have the opportunity to try out other applications. You will also look at ways to stay safe online.

You will:

1. Open different applications and enter text.

2. Use MS Word to produce simple edited documents and save, retrieve and print documents.

3. Use MS Word to create different types of documents with images and formatted text.

4. Use the WWW to find specific information.

5. Recognise the importance of staying safe online.

6. Use email system to create and send emails.

To join the course you MUST be 19 or over. You MUST be a beginner and you will need to be an independent learner. Your English language must be at good Entry 2 level or above. You must have basic IT skills e.g. use mouse, keyboard and navigate the web. The tutor may move you onto a more suitable course.

You will agree an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with your tutor identifying what you want and need to gain from the course. You will build up a folder of work which shows the range of skills and knowledge you have developed during the course. You will receive supportive verbal and written feedback throughout the course and track your progress through your Individual Learning Plan.

• A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential.
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
• You can bring your own device to support learning

Tutor: Jean.Wood@boltoncc.ac.uk Curriculum Leader - Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

Progression route is Basic Digital Skills to continue developing digital skills for work and life, utilising the same software in more depth.

This course is free for all learners
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.