Part Time Computing Introduction

Computing - Introduction

Level: All Levels

Course content:
This course gives a basic introductory to computing for those who have no or little experience of a PCs.
By the end of this course students will be able to:
Basic PC Skills
- Log on and run a program
- Use the functions of the mouse
- Access drives and data stored on the computer
- Create folders
- Create files
- Cut/copy/paste files
Microsoft Word
- Create a word document
- Add â€-effects' to word documents
- To save and print work.
The Internet
- Open an internet browser
- Use search engines to find information.
- Use Websites to find information.
-• Set up an Email Account.
- Send and receive Emails.
-Working with pictures and creating posters and invitations
- Carry out formatting of text producing posters and invitations.
Spread Sheets
- Enter data in a Spread Sheet program.
- Produce graphs/charts from that data.
On Wednesday evening at Roehampton and Saturday afternoon at Tooting you will also:
- Plug a device into a PC's USB port
- Retrieve pictures from a digital camera
- Resize pictures
- Work with formulas on spreadsheets

Course Structure:
Students will use PC's to practice online. Presentations will be made using interactive whiteboards and printed notes from online material. Class discussions will be held to help students grasp complex concepts.
N.B: Homework plays a substantial part of this course and you will be required to spend an average of 10hrs per week practise, inclusive of lecture time!

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
Feedback. Homework. Individual Learning Plans

Next step:
Level 2 Course

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
The tutor will advise you about any materials costs.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 04 January 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/RD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  15:30 - 17:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/TD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/WE9BB
  
  Tuition Fees: £130Tuition Fees 60+:
  £91
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  SaturdayTime:
  13:00 - 15:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 09 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP2/TD9BB
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  SaturdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 09 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/TD9BB
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  9:30 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 19 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/RD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £90Tuition Fees 60+:
  £63
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  15:15 - 17:45This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 20 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP2/RD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP1/RD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  15:30 - 17:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP2/TD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  SaturdayTime:
  13:00 - 15:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 24 April 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCCP3/TD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply