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Who can apply?

People who are unemployed or in voluntary work, between the ages of 19-64, seeking a progression route to employment and/or Level 2 training.

When would I attend?

  • Course duration 12 weeks
  • Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 3.15 pm
  • Up to 15 hours per week – attendance usually 3 days a week

What training would I receive?

  Basic IT skills

  • Word processing
  • Internet and Email
  • Windows file management
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Powerpoint presentations

  Employment skills

  • Work experience taster (optional)
  • Job search skills, interview practise, CV design, job application support

What qualification could I achieve?

  • NOCN Level 1 Award /Certificate in IT Users (ITQ) level 1

How could I progress?

  • Find employment
  • Progression onto Full Level 2 training
  • Progression onto basic skills adult numeracy and literacy courses
  • Progression onto other adult learning courses

How would I be supported?

  • Free tuition – small fee to cover exam board fee.
  • Identification of literacy and numeracy support needs
  • Help for people with disabilities
  • Access to free guidance and help from the  Information, Advice and Guidance Officer

When and how do I apply?

  • Assessment for course suitability runs every 4 weeks with all year round start dates
  • Direct application to KAE Training for Work on 020 8547 6837
  • Referrals from Jobcentre Plus
 
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