Typing - Typaz

Typaz (up to 25 hours)

Designed for:  

•          Anyone needing touch-typing skills to save time and effort on the keyboard.
•          Those new to touch-typing or with existing skills who want to improve.
•          Those who want a Level 2 touch-typing qualification.

Prerequisites:   Some familiarity with Windows would be useful.

Objectives:      The ability to touch type accurately.  This course is delivered on a PC in the centre.  Outcomes will vary dependent on the application of the individual, but words per minute of between around 20-40 words are perfectly achievable.

Course Content:
·         The course comprises 10 keyboard lessons to introduce and consolidate the alpha-numeric keys. The course lasts up to 25 hours, although the actual duration will vary from individual to individual, based on prior skills and application.

·         Artificial intelligence built into the software creates a learning path tailored to each individual.

·         Guidance on ergonomics and good technique.

·         Comprehensive, easy to understand accuracy and speed feedback.

·         Up to 3 exam attempts to obtain a BCS Level 2 e-type typing qualification.

Benefits

Flexible, self-paced, blended learning - software; workbook and supervisor support.

The ability to type accurately at around 20-40 words per minute, depending on learner commitment.

Increased work performance for anyone using a PC.

Essential preparation for core office and word processing training.

The flexibility and value of self-study training methods.  These enable different learning speeds and styles and a wide choice of training locations and times.

A personalised workbook with hands on exercises, which complements the software program, to provide step-by-step learning and a future reference manual.

Incorporates the BCS Level 2 Certificate in Touch-typing (e-type) qualification – the only typing qualification on the National Qualifications Framework (national accreditation no: 100/6028/5). Anyone reaching 20wpm will receive a Bronze Award.

The opportunity to gain a Pitman Training Certificate.


 
Course duration:  Up to 25 hours.  (Actual course duration will vary from individual to individual, based on prior skills and application).