Using a Keyboard

Course Description

Get to know your keyboard on this fun and interesting course. Understanding how the different keys on your keyboard work and being familiar with the layout will make using a computer so much easier. This course will help you improve your typing skills and at the same time introduce you to basic word processing tasks. This is a short course with tutored sessions and mentor support. It will improve your keyboarding and word processing skills.

During this course you will learn about some of the basic terminology relating to computers and how to proficiently use the keyboard. You will learn how to:

  • use the different keys on the keyboard, including - cursor keys, delete, backspace, return, CAPS lock and shift
  • use your workstation adhering to health and safety guidelines
  • use Word for writing simple documents
  • change page set up and margins

    Entry Requirements

    You should already be able to use a mouse to open and close programmes. You should be able to minimise, restore and maximise Windows and be able to use the taskbar.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion you will be awarded 1 SQA credit at SCQF level 3.

    Attendance

    This course can take up to 40 hours of learning which will depend on your current level of skill and has two different learning routes.  The tutored route consists of 6 - 8 classes lasting 2½ hours, scheduled 1 week apart. (classes will run subject to viable numbers).  If you choose our flexible self learning route, you have 16 - 20 weeks from the start date of your course to complete the assignments. You may study at home or in the supportive environment of our college learning centres. However, there is a short assessment which must be carried out at the learning centre a time for this will be planned with you.

    Start Date and Venue

    Contact us at any one of our college learning centres to find out  how to enrol.  Auchtertyre Learning Centre (Call Sandra or Elaine on 01599 566775), Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Learning Centre (Call Caroline on 01471 888430), Portree Learning Centre (Call Maggie, Carol or Ewan on 01478 614833), Columba 1400 Learning Centre (Call Jackie on 01478 611400). These courses are available at all of our college learning centres in Portree, Staffin, Sleat and the Kyle area. Check our course calendar for dates.

    Progression

    After this course, you may like to study one of our Beginner PC Passport SCQF level 4 courses - learn more about Word, Spreadsheets, File Management and Computers or the Internet and Online Communications.

    Cost

    £64 This includes all learning materials, workbooks, access to a college learning centre computer, assessment and SQA certification on successful completion.  This is an ILA Scotland approved course. Ask your college learning centre for more information on how to apply for this funding or call ILA Scotland free on 0808 100 1090.  Applications may take around 4 weeks. Fee waivers may apply


     

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