Co-ordinator: CAROLINE CAVIEL
	It's never too late... Keep up to date... Come along and see what computers are all about You'll be amazed at what you can do!! AND .. How easy computers are to use!	!! FREE !! Learn for Fun! Learn for Purpose! Learn for Work!

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Specifically designed to address the needs of those intimidated by computers, equalskills is the first step on the IT skills ladder.   People can them move on and build additional IT skills through out e-Citizen and ECDL qualifications if they wish. Other benefits * Easy to learn with full support * Teaches a basic knowledge of computers, meaning people do not have to take too much on at once *Offers a platform for further development Gives people the knowledge to use the internet and email equalskills covers four topics: 1. Computer Basics 2. Introduction to the Desktop 3. World Wide Web 4. Email	* e-Citizen is a fun and simple way for people to use to learn how to use the internet and email. * It features simulated websites so that people can familiarize themselves with how a website operates, whilst also learning how to use the internet safely and securely. * It starts with how to switch on a computer and use a mouse and then moves onto to write and send emails, how to open files, how to shop online and how to find information online to name just a few elements 3 parts to this qualification Foundation Skills (The Computer, Files & Folders, Simple applications, Interent Basics, Email Basics) Information Search (Searching, Interent Precautions, Information) E-Participation (online services, applications)	* Become more efficient in your existing job and impress your employer, or even the ability to get a new job? * The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the internationaly recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.* The record breaking ECDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries. * ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. * No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL. 7 Modules (Concepts of IT, Using computer & managing files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations, Information & Communication)

With Who
Caroline Caviel	Simon Williams

This page updated: 04 September 2008