ICT Functional Skills Level 2 - Arnold Library - Community Learning

Arnold Library, Nottingham

Date	10 June - 29 July 2022
Sessions	Fridays: 9:30am - 3:30pm
No. sessions	8
Venue	Arnold Library, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	Free

About this course

This is a course suitable for adults. The aim will be to achieve the City and Guilds 3748 (Legacy) Function Skills ICT Level 2 qualification.

What will be covered on the course? What will be taught to learners?

The course will cover advanced skills in:

Word processing (MS Word)
Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
Presentations (MS PowerPoint)
Handling data (MS Access)
Using online resources (email and Internet).

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

Learners will have the skills to take the online assessment and gain the accredited level 2 qualification.
What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course?
This is a Level 2 accredited course and is not suitable for beginners.
Learners should have already gained the C&G Functional Skills ICT level 1 or the Essential Digital Skills level 1 qualification and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 (or similar operating system). Learners should be familiar with the keyboard layout and be able to type accurately.
The course will focus on advanced skills using the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Existing level 1 skills are essential.

The course materials have been designed around Microsoft Windows 10, Google Chrome and Microsoft Office 365, although other web browsers and earlier versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access should be fine. It would be advisable for Learners to have access to a laptop at home as there will be activities to complete beyond the taught sessions. An active email account will also be needed as documents will be emailed to Learners throughout the course.

Not able to commit to a regular weekly session? Then try our distance learning option.

What is distance learning?

Our flexible, online programmes will support you to learn new skills and gain qualifications through computer-based learning, at times and locations to suit you.
Choose from Employability Skills level 2, Essential Digital Skills or Functional Skills in Maths, English and IT up to level 2.

So why not take control of your learning – and gain an accredited qualification at a time that

Intermediate course - Learners should be confident using a laptop and complete basic functions and task.

The course is face-to-face full day course lasting 8 weeks

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: