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Introduction List of courses
Partnership programmes Bright Futures and New Horizons
Information technology and computing Practical computer training in a friendly and supportive environment
Business administration Offers a variety of practical skills and knowledge which are required by today’s employers
Horticulture Training and work experience in a wide range of practical gardening activities
Life and basic skills Feel more confident, become more independent.
Employment guidance Employment and careers guidance with the objective of moving trainees closer to the labour market
Extra activities Activities available to all trainees that complement the other courses

POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

These skills can lead to career opportunities in: Administration positions requiring use of a Computer - Data Entry, Office Clerical, Secretarial, Hospitals, Travel Agency etc

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Information technology and computing

We make sure that every student has an individual learning plan that is tailored to their individual learning needs.

Students are encouraged to work at their pace and to work within the group to help develop knowledge and increase confidence.

NPTC

An entry level portfolio based qualification designed to introduce students to the very basics of IT.

CLAIT

CLAIT covers both essential office IT skills, file management, spreadsheets and word processing; alongside other areas such as email, web design and presentations.

Based on several of the key Office programmes this course will allow you to make efficient use of IT in the workplace. CLAIT 1 covers the basics, CLAIT 2 looks at application, and CLAIT 3 is based on assessments of advanced skills in real work situations.

NVQ 1

NVQ Level 1 is based on real work assignments, even on placement, and includes practical tasks such as letter and report writing, data input, merging data, presentation graphics and systems management.

Students maintain their own portfolio, assessed by a member of staff.

Qualifications

NPTC (Information Communication Technology Entry 1-3)

CLAIT (OCR Certificate/Diploma for IT Users Levels 1,2,3)

ITQ (OCR Level 1) NVQ for IT Users

These skills can lead to careers in

Administrative positions requiring use of Computer - Data Entry, Office Clerical, Secretarial, Hospitals, Travel Agency etc.