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Study Room

Everyone is welcome to come into the Resource Centre to access the Internet whether you want to surf the net, e-mail friends and family, source specific information or have a look at training and employment opportunities on the World Wide Web. Why not drop in and do your shopping on-line?

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Located within our Study Room we have a number of computers that are available for casual drop-in use.  Users are able to access the internet, set up e-mail accounts, send and receive emails etc.  Trained staff are available if needed to offer guidance and support.

The Work Club is also located in here every Tuesday from 9.15am - 11.15am, where you can access the latest job and voluntary opportunities, get help on CV's, interview techniques, completing application forms and much more - no appointment necessary.  The job board is accessible daily so pop anytime.

 Mon - Fri

9am - 4pm during the winter

9am - 5pm during the summer

GO on

The study room is a great place to come and learn how to use the computer on a one to one basis.  GO on is a website designed to help people take their first steps with computers and the internet.  Registered users get access to an easy to use email system and a wide range of online courses such as: using the web, using digital photography, understanding your child’s learning, family internet safety and many more.

For more information or an appointment to register please contact us.

Training Room

The training room is equipped with 12 computers, printer and scanner. Accredited training is provided by Community Learning Service.  If the ICT training or support you require is not listed, please come in and speak to one of the tutors or ring Community Learning Service on 01472 324625 and they will, if demand is there, organise appropriate training.  For those of you who panic at the thought of exams, don't worry - training does not always have to be accredited.

Open Monday to Friday, offering a range of courses for anyone aged 16+ in a relaxed environment with friendly and supportive staff.

We use Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 programs and deliver the following topics:

 

  • Word Processing
  • Managing Files and Folders
  • Spreadsheets and Graphs
  • Database
  • Email/Internet
  • Desk Top Publishing
  • PowerPoint
  • Scanning/Digital Camera/Picture Editing

Students can work towards achieving the following recognised qualifications, if required

  • OCR Clait 2006 - Levels 1 and 2
  • OCR Text Pro/Word Pro Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • European Computer Driving Licence (Level 2)

We tailor the course to suit your needs!

 

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