The document summarizes a one-month training programme that provides skills development in areas like basic IT skills, career guidance, and qualifications. The programme consists of 5 modules covering topics such as confidence building, developing ICT skills, basic skills workshops, career guidance, and online safety. Upon completion of the one-month programme, trainees can continue for two additional months to pursue further qualifications in areas such as ECDL, IT Users certificates, and business administration diplomas. The programme is designed to be flexible with mixed-ability self-study and workshops, and offers support to help trainees complete assessments and qualifications.

1. Training Programme First Training Day

2. WBL All Age Programmes Skill Build FMA MODA REACT

3. Occupational Taster One Month Module 1 – Confidence Building/Communications Structure of course, including Key Skills Introduction to ITeC resources Self Assessment, learning skills and personal learning style Produce Personal Development plan Basic IT Concepts Module 2 – Develop ICT Skills Develop wordprocessing skills Application taster: PowerPoint Application taster: Spreadsheets Extension: Intro to Databases (optional) Extension: Intro to File Management (optional)

4. Occupational Taster (Cont…) Module 3 – Basic Skills (integrated within ICT) Attend Basic Skills Workshops for Numeracy Literacy integrated workshops: Writing and proofreading, blog posts, CV, etc. Module 4 – Career Guidance Job Search Skills CV writing Talks by guest speakers, e.g. Remploy, Careers Wales, SCVS. Module 5 – e-Community Intro to Internet, search skills Online safety and security Introduction to Email. Outlook and webmail Other messaging features. E.g. IM/Twitter Use of ALISON for application skills Use of Moodle and ITeC Blog

5. Progression Further two months Qualifications we offer: E-Quals Certificate for IT Users Level 1/2 ECDL Part I and II Business Administration Level 2 eQuals IT Practitioner Level 1/2 Key Skills Improve Own Learning Key Skills ICT Additional qualifications can be achieved

6. C&G Equals – Certificate for IT Users Level 1 Designed for those learners who have no, or very few, ICT skills Designed to help you become familiar with everyday computer packages Consists of 3 modules ICT Principles (mandatory) Wordprocessing Optional module (to be discussed)

7. C&G Equals – Diploma for IT Users Level 2 Designed for those learners who have previous ICT skills and qualifications Designed to equip you with the relevant skills within an ICT environment Consists of 3 modules ICT Principles (mandatory) Wordprocessing Optional module (to be discussed)

8. ECDL (BCS) Part I and II Designed for those learners who have good existing ICT skills ECDL Part 1 – consists of 3 modules Basic Concepts of IT File Management Internet and eMail ECDL Part II – consists of a further 5 modules Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access Excel, PowerPOint) Using IT (theory)

9. C&G Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 Designed for learners working towards a career in business administration or management. Business and Administration (2 units) Supporting the Business Environment. Working Effectively Within the Business Environment . 1 written assignment and 1 online multiple choice exam E-quals for IT users 4 level 1 assignments or 2 level 2 assignments or 1 level 2 assignments and 2 level 1 assignments.

10. C&G Equals – Certificate for IT Practitioners Level 1 Designed for those learners who have few or no existing technical skills and/or qualifications Designed to cover: introduction to building and maintaining PCs installing operating systems and applications identifying parts of a computer troubleshooting disposing of unwanted spare parts safely Consists of 2 mandatory modules Dismantle, assemble, install and maintain a system Fundamentals of computing systems and customer care

11. C&G Equals – Diploma for IT Practitioners Level 2 Designed for those learners who have some existing technical skills and/or qualifications Designed to cover: customer care maintaining equipment and systems installing, configuring and maintaining hardware and software systems testing working to industry-standard repair procedures Consists of 4 modules Customer Support Provision (mandatory) 3 optional modules (to be discussed)

12. Adult Learners Framework eQuals for IT Users (option 1) * Additional KeySkills could be achieved if time permits Communication / Application of Number Occupational Taster City and Guilds Certificate for IT Users Keyskills Improve Own Learning ICT Level 1/2 IT Principles (Mandatory) Theory Practical Assessment Option Unit (to be discussed with tutor) Wordprocessing

13. Adult Learners Framework (Option 2) * Additional KeySkills could be achieved if time permits Communication / Applications of Number Occupational Taster ECDL Part I (3 Modules) Keyskills Improve Own Learning ICT Level 1/2 ECDL Part II (5 Modules)

14. Key Skills 2004 Key Skills are for everyone, from learners in the workplace to chief executives in large companies. They are the skills most commonly needed for success in education, training, work and life in general. In developing Key Skills, people improve the quality of their learning as well as their actual work performance. There are 6 Key Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Improving own learning and performance Application of Number Communication Problem Solving (optional) Working With Others

15. Course Delivery Mixed Ability Self Study Study Skills delivered as part of course Online resource e.g. Alison, Moodle Workshops Most will apply to more than one qualification / level Flexible assessment timing

16. Assessment Procedures Times: Thursday PM as needed Names taken Wednesday Requirements Unit record sheets assessed Practice paper marked Marking 2-5 working days Resits ECDL: Up to 4 attempts permitted City & Guilds: Unlimited attempts, 7 day wait minimum

17. Expectations What we expect from trainees Willingness to work hard and with a positive attitude Punctuality and a good standard of attendance Initiative – e.g don’t wait to be given work, offer help or suggestions Take responsibility for own portfolio, including: collecting evidence keeping things neatly stapled and holepunched keeping development plans and unit record sheets up to date getting work checked by a tutor when needed Be honest about any concerns – ask for help when needed What trainees can expect from ITeC Support in gaining the skills necessary to complete to course Regular contact to discuss how the work is going and any problems Timely assessment of work produced Support in dealing with any problems An honest appraisal of your progress

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