Digital Skills – Word Processing 1

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Course Description

Course Description
This course aims to build your confidence to create and format documents in Microsoft Word correctly. You will learn how to use various tools in Word to format font, insert images and align text with bullet points etc.

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE RUNS ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

The objectives of this course are to help you:
• Navigate around Microsoft Word, and use the functions on the Ribbon – creating a new document, opening an existing document, and saving a document.
• Format text or an image in Word.
• Insert, copy, paste or move text/images.
• Align text with bullets.
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Open Is this course suitable for me?

This entry-level course is suitable for those with prior knowledge of computers, using the internet and who want a basic introduction to word processing. It is suitable if you have little or no experience of the program.
This course will teach you how to create and format documents correctly. It also aims to develop your general knowledge of work skills, keyboarding and mouse skills.

A good standard of spoken and written English is required and it is essential to be able to follow and understand verbal and written instructions.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

You will be assessed via practical work on the computer where you will be asked to demonstrate and reflect on the skills taught in the course. You will also be asked to complete a multiple-choice test on word processing to cover the theory aspect of the course.

Please bring a pen to make personal study notes. An A4 ring binder to keep handouts in will also be useful.

Extra practice always helps; an hour or two each week will be beneficial. You do not need to have a computer at home, however, as you can use public access computers at all libraries for free.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

No.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

If you complete this course successfully, you could enrol onto another free word processing skills course, spreadsheet course or Entry level 3 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work and Life qualification course.
Specialist advice is available from your tutor to help you identify the best course for you.

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course, you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

You will develop your ability to use a word processing programme (Microsoft Word), and develop your keyboard and mouse skills. You will also develop your research skills using a search engine to source and store images and information.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

We try to make sure your class is as safe as possible. If you are worried about anything, please talk to your tutor or our Safeguarding Officer.
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Q004054F
21/05/2024
23/05/2024
Tuesday
09:30
15:30
7.50 hrs per session
1 session(s)
0.00
Medway Learning & Skills Hub-Gillingham