ICT for Beginners B

This course requires you to follow an application process.
Course code: AT1400J
This course introduces foundational IT skills, guiding learners to safely operate and interact with ICT systems, search for and use information effectively, and enter, develop, and present content for a defined purpose.

When & Where

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

From 4 January 2027 to 8 February 2027

Monday 10:00-13:00

6 weeks

Dorchester

DT1 1EE

Fees

Full fee: £33

Concession fee: £0

Date

04 January 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

Date

11 January 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

Date

18 January 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

Date

25 January 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

Date

01 February 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

Date

08 February 2027

Time

10:00-13:00

Room

Classroom 4 - ICT

What the course is about

This course follows on from our ICT for Beginners A course. The course has 6 weekly session of 3 hours each. 

The learner will: 

1. Interact with and use an ICT system.

  • Use correct procedures for start and shutdown of an ICT system
  • Open and close applications
  • Use input devices
  • Use output devices
  • Use software applications
  • Recognise and use interface features.

2. Follow recommended safe operating practices

  • List safety points to be remembered when using a computer
  • Follow safe practices

3. Use ICT to search for, select and use information

  • Use appropriate search techniques
  • Select information
  • Use information for an agreed purpose.

4. Enter, develop and present information for an agreed purpose using an ICT system.

  • Enter information
  • Format text
  • Insert and position images
  • Present the information for an agreed purpose