Training ProgrammeTraining Programme

First Training Day

WBL All Age ProgrammesWBL All Age Programmes

Skill Build

FMA

MODA

REACT

Occupational Taster 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)

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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

ProgressionProgression

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

C&G Equals – Certificate for C&G Equals – Certificate for IT Users Level 1IT 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)

C&G Equals – Diploma for IT C&G Equals – Diploma for IT Users Level 2Users 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)

ECDL (BCS) Part I and IIECDL (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)

C&G Diploma in Business C&G Diploma in Business Administration Level 2Administration 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.

C&G Equals – Certificate for C&G Equals – Certificate for IT Practitioners Level 1IT 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

C&G Equals – Diploma for IT C&G Equals – Diploma for IT Practitioners Level 2Practitioners 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)

Adult Learners FrameworkAdult Learners FrameworkeQuals for IT Users eQuals for IT Users (option 1)(option 1)

* Additional KeySkills could be achieved if time permits

Communication / Application of Number

Occupational Taster

City and GuildsCertificate for IT Users

KeyskillsImprove Own Learning

ICTLevel 1/2

IT Principles (Mandatory)Theory

Practical Assessment

Option Unit (to be discussed with tutor)

Wordprocessing

Adult Learners FrameworkAdult Learners Framework(Option 2)(Option 2)

* Additional KeySkills could be achieved if time permits Communication / Applications of Number

Occupational Taster

ECDL Part I(3 Modules)

KeyskillsImprove Own Learning

ICTLevel 1/2

ECDL Part II(5 Modules)

Key Skills 2004Key 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

Course DeliveryCourse 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

Assessment ProceduresAssessment 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

ExpectationsExpectationsWhat 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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