Employability & Personal Development

Entry 3 C&G Award for IT Users

Introduction

Get ready for the working world with City and Guilds Entry 3 qualification. This course will provide complete beginners with an introduction to computing skills. This course will enable students with gaining the key skills employers are looking for and help with their job search.

• Entry Criteria

  There are no formal entry criteria, it would be preferable to have completed Essential Computing for Beginners; This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to use a computer and improve confidence skills.

  Suitable for individuals in receipt of JSA, Income Support or other benefits, and wanting to return to work. Please contact your JCP advisor if you wish to go on this course.

• What will I study?

  On this course you will learn a variety of computing skills including:

  Computer Basics

  • Log onto a printer and print

  • Create folders

  • Be aware of computer safety

  Word

  • Enter text, edit text

  • Change margins

  • Format documents

  • Save documents

  Excel

  • Enter and edit text and numbers

  • Format text

  • Use formula and function to total figures

  • Replicate a formula

  • Produce a chart using data from spreadsheet

  • Insert a chart title

  • Add axis titles, add/remove legend

  • Insert data labels

  Courses will be run at either Kings Court, Suite 3, 154-155 High Street, Watford WD17 2ER (opposite Cotswold Pyramid) or at West Herts College, Dacorum Campus.

• What can I do next?

  We will discuss further learning opportunities with you during the course to help you improve your skills and gain employment.

  For more information on the career opportunities available to you on completion of this course visit the National Careers Service.

How to Apply