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Digital Computing and Online Skills
You will learn the basics of using a computer, how to use the keyboard and mouse, how to get onto the internet and how to receive and send emails.

You will use and recognise a computer system, including the desktop and where to find documents, as well as understand and identify common tools within browsers. You will learn to recognise icons, use scroll bars, menus and understand the difference from typing in a web address to typing in a search request. You will also be shown how to keep up to date with keeping yourself safe online.
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This course is for absolute beginners who would like to learn the basics of using a computer or for those who would like to increase their confidence and feel safer online. Prosp User 4
You will need a folder, notebook and pen or pencil.

If you have your own tablet and would like practise your skills on that, please feel free to bring it with you to class.
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At the end of this course you will be able to access and browse the internet safely and understand the process of emails. You will receive a BCS Computing Award In Computer and Online Basics. Please note we are currently applying to be with a different awarding body for this qualification so you may receive an equivalent award from a different awarding body at the same level. Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
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Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
DT1/BZ4
24/09/2021
15/10/2021
10:00 - 12:30
Friday
2.50 hrs per wk
6 weeks
Richard Church
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No reductions apply