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Level 1 ITQ and ECDL Information Day Nottignham

  • When: 25 February 2020
  • Starting: 10:00
  • Ending: 12:30
  • Where: Futures Nottingham, The Hub, 40 Friar Lane, Third floor, Nottigham, NG1 6DQ

About the Information Day

Futures for Business are proud to be offering the candidates of Nottingham a chance for learners to gain the confidence in using Information Technology. The course is designed for all those that have knowledge of IT, but would like to enhance this to increase their ability for use both at work and home.

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 courses

ITQ

Course start date: 5th March 2020
Course duration: 14 days
Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 1 ITQ Certificate for IT users

Whilst on the course, learners will be given a range of theory and practical based activities on a laptop to create a varied approach to learner. This approach helps embed their understanding for future use and reference. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be issued with a certificate presented from City and Guilds and will be offered (where applicable) a chance to progress onto a Level 2 qualification (ECDL) issued by the British Computer Society.

The course itself will cover the following topics delivered through modules of learning:

  • Improving productivity using IT
  • Communication through IT, including emails.
  • Using the internet
  • Presentation software using Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Word processing software using Microsoft Word

ECDL

Course start date: 3rd March 2020
Course duration: 14 days
Qualifications: BSC ECDL (level 2)

The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer, in either a professional or a personal capacity. Being one of the most widely recognised qualifications by employers learners will gain a chance to upskill themselves in:

  • IT Fundamentals
  • Word Processing using Microsoft Word
  • Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
  • Presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

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. Learner will be informed at the information day which course they will be enrolled onto and given a full time table. Learners who go onto level 1 ITQ and wish to progress onto ECDL will be assessed again at the end of the course to determine their suitability.


Meet the trainer

Tim Hargreaves

Pre-Employment Coach

I’ve been in education in various roles for over 17 years but have only been here at Futures for a little over 2 years. I love the team here and the camaraderie, I work in a small group of tutors who all bounce off of each other, it’s what makes this place as good as it is!
I’ve taught some great people here at the Hub and I get my biggest kick in teaching from those ‘penny drop’ moments when someone gets it, particularly in maths where people may have struggled in the past.
Outside of work I love spending time with my 3 kids and the odd game of badminton with friends.



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