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Basic IT Information Day Mansfield

  • When: 17 February 2020
  • Starting: 10:00
  • Ending: 12:30
  • Where: Futures Mansfield, 52-54 Westgate, Manafield, NG18 1RR

About the Information Day

Futures for Business are proud to be offering the candidates of Mansfield a chance for learners to gain the confidence in using Information Technology. The course is designed for all those who are new to IT and want to develop their basic skills.

This information day will consist of:

  • A 30 minute presentation including an explanation of who we are, an overview of the qualifications and the course timetable.
  • A chance for you to visit our centre and see where all our courses take place.
  • The opportunity to ask any questions and gain professional Information, Advice and Guidance on your suitability for the course.
  • Short initial assessment in maths, English and IT to ensure you are going onto the right level qualification.

This session is an opportunity for you to find out about the course and register your interest. It will last approximately 2 hours so please allow time for this, if you have any issues with timings please call to let us know and discuss this with you future.


About the course

As we are now fully immersed in the digital age where all information is kept, updated and managed using online systems Futures for Business are proud to be offering a course for learners to up skill themselves in using digital technology:

Course start date: Monday 24th February 2020
Course duration: 5 days
Qualifications: City & Guilds IT Users Entry Level 3

As we are now fully immersed in the digital age where all information is kept, updated and managed using online systems Futures for Business are proud to be offering a course for learners to up skill themselves in using digital technology:

The course itself will consist of giving learners the basic knowledge of IT including:

  • Basic IT skills including logging on and using windows where needed
  • Sending and attaching files to email including how to send a professional email for an employment opportunity
  • Organising folders and files
  • Creating documents building confidence using Microsoft Word
  • Using the internet, including advice on registration on various job sites and tips to find the best jobs
  • Advice on guidance about being safe online as well as the importance of having a professional social media profile
  • Exploring employability soft skills including presentation and attitude

All candidate will be asked to complete initial assessments in IT at the selection day so we can determine what level is most suitable for them. Please note the first training course to take place will be an Basic Entry Level 3 course. If candidates come out at a higher level they will be offered a place on the next available ITQ level 1 or ECDL course.


Meet the trainer

Christina Vessey

Pre-Employment Coach

I have worked for Futures for the last year and really enjoy my job, I’m part of a fantastic team and together we make the learning experience unforgettable. I have recently been involved with a Family Learning project which involved me engaging with a diverse range of people out in the community - this was great fun and has enabled me to have a really good understanding of the different ways people like to learn. I am lucky enough that my role has now moved back into the classroom, where I can inspire, motivate and enthuse others to achieve their goals and reach their potential, enabling them to go on and secure sustainable employment in their desired sector. In my spare time I like walking my dog (more in the summer than the winter) and exploring new places.


Who Can Attend

You can attend this course if you:

  • Are aged 19 years old or over (must have turned 19 by 31st August 2019)
  • Have lived in the UK or a European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA) Member state for three years or more or be a British / EU Citizen, or Individuals or Asylum Seekers with certain types of immigration status *
  • Are actively seeking employment and claiming an unemployment benefit of either: Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance (WRAG) or Income Support **
  • OR Must be earning under £16,009.50 annual gross salary and be able to commit to the course.

*Please note this list is not exclusive. Please contact us for further details on eligibility criteria.

** Other state benefits may be accepted, please contact us for further information


Book your place

  1. Call 0115 941 2027
  2. Speak to your Job Centre Plus Work Coach
  3. Email referral@futuresforbusiness.com