• OCR New CLAiTand CLAiT PLUS

• ECDL - European Computer
  Driving Licence

• ITQ NVQ

• Sage Accountancy

• Microsoft Word Processing

• Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

• Microsoft Access Databases

• Microsoft Publisher

• Microsoft Powerpoint Presentations

• Microsoft Outlook Organiser

• Introduction to Computers

• All Short Courses

OCR CLAiT & CLAiT PLUS

CLAiT 2006 is a nationally recognised qualification from OCR (Oxford, Cambridge & RSA). Over 2 million people in the UK now hold CLAiT certificates, making CLAiT the benchmark qualification in IT.

CLAiT 2006 offers:
Simplified unit structure
Clear progression at all levels
Single Unit / Certificate / Diploma options for candidates

New CLAiT (Level 1) - for the beginner - boosts confidence
CLAiT Plus  (Level2) - for those with some experience - increases IT productivity

Learners can progress through the levels within CLAiT 2006, developing and enhancing their IT skills as they go. CLAiT 2006 can lead to exciting things such as website design and electronic media.

CLAiT 2006 also provides a basis for progression to the NVQs which form part of the iTQ suite (NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3 for IT Users).

Each unit is individually assessed. To achieve the Certificate a candidate is required to achieve Unit 1 (File Management and e-Document Production) plus 2 optional units. To achieve a Diploma a candidate is required to achieve Unit 1 plus 4 optional units.

Some previous experience of using a computer would prove beneficial.

Course assignments can be taken individually and include:

Unit 1 File Management and e-Document Production using Microsoft Word

Unit 2 Creating Spreadsheets and Graphs using Microsoft Excel

Unit 3 Database Manipulation using Microsoft Access

Unit 4 e-Publication Creation using Microsoft Publisher

Unit 5 Create an e-Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint

Unit 6 e-Image Creation

Unit 7 Web Page Creation using Microsoft FrontPage

Unit 8 On-line Communication using Microsoft Internet Explorer & Outlook

Course Duration: Up to 15 hours per unit including an assessment

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details
For the assessment only (No tuition) each CLAiT unit assessment attempt is £48 + VAT

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European Computer Driving Licence

IT skills have become a requirement for many employers when employing new staff. ECDL is a qualification recognised by most companies both in the UK and Europe. It is specifically designed for those who wish to gain a basic qualification in computing.

BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 1)

Is designed to give an initial overview of computer use for candidates wishing to gain a
qualification. The qualification is made up of the following modules which have direct mapping to the European Computer Driving Licence for the following modules:

Concepts of Information Technology (ECDL module 1)
Using the computer and managing files (ECDL module 2)
Information and communications (ECDL module 7)
Progressing to:

BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 2)

If you have completed your ECDL and want to progress your skills, or if you are already a 'power user' - ECDL Advanced is the qualification for you. ECDL Advanced will allow you to demonstrate your higher level computer skills and that you are confident.

competent and efficient in a range of applications.

ECDL Advanced is available for the following applications:
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentations

You can take any of the modules individually to receive an ECDL Advanced certificate in that application or, if you complete all of the modules, you will receive an additional ECDL Expert certificate showing that you are truly expert in computer use! Complete 3 modules plus the ECDL 'E' module for a Level 3 Qualification.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Duration: Up to 20 hours per module including an assignment.

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details
For the Assessment only (no tuition): Each ECDL module assignment attempt is £30 + VAT (plus a £22.50 one-off fee for the logbook and, prior to Level 2 certification, a one-off fee of £10.00)

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ITQ NVQ

This is a new computer-based NVQ, designed to suit the needs of your employee in your business and give individuals and businesses the IT skills to succeed. 

Training can take up to 12 months and will be delivered at your workplace with monthly visits from one of our IT assessors.  

ITQ can be tailored to meet your needs and your abilities by allowing you to choose a combination of units at different levels to prove your competence in the IT world. 

The ITQ units include:

• Make selective use of IT (Mandatory)
• Use IT systems
• Operate a computer
• IT trouble-shooting for users
• IT maintenance for users
• IT security for users
• Use IT to exchange information
• Internets and intranets
• E-mail
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Website software
• Artwork & imaging software
• Presentation software
• Specialist or bespoke software
• Evaluate the impact of IT
• Sector specific unit

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call for details

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Microsoft Word Processing

Beginners - A course to introduce skills with Microsoft Word.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to learn the basic skills of word processing software. Ideal for business and personal use, candidates will learn how set-up a document page with margins, headers and footers and to correctly enter, format and manipulate text. Inserting graphics and text to produce professional and attractive display documents will be demonstrated.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work. A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is given upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
No prior knowledge of IT is required, however the use of a mouse and knowledge of Windows would be an advantage.

Candidates who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification may find our OCR CLAiT and ECDL Level 1 courses of interest.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Intermediate - A course to develop skills with Microsoft Word.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to develop effective Word Processing software skills and is ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn to create professional-looking documents and newsletters, set-up features such as text styles and page numbering, insert and wrap graphics, use bulleted lists, tables, tabs and indents efficiently.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with Word Processing software features such as text entry and formatting, cut/copy/paste techniques and basic file management. This course has been designed as a progression from Level 1 Word Processing courses such as OCR CLAiT.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Advanced - A course to build on the skills achieved on the Intermediate course.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to work with large Word Processing documents and the professional standards make it ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn methods to manage large and multiple documents, templates, section breaks, objects such as macros, fields and combo-boxes as well as editing and tracking tools.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with intermediate word processing software.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Beginers - A course to introduce skills with Microsoft Excel.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to learn the basic skills of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel software. Ideal for business and personal use, candidates will learn to enter, edit and format numeric data, use simple formulas for calculations and generate professional charts and printouts.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work. A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
This course is best suited for those who already have some skills in text entry and using the mouse.

Candidates who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification may find our OCR CLAiT and ECDL Level 1 courses of interest.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Intermediate - A course to develop skills with Microsoft Excel.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to develop effective
spreadsheet software skills and is ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn to problem-solve and obtain accurate data results by creating efficient spreadsheets. They will also use set-up features such as formats, styles, view and print commands, formulas, functions and ranges and protect against data corruption.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with spreadsheet software features such as data entry and formatting, simple formulas and basic file management.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Advanced - A course to build on the skills achieved on the Intermediate course.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises with large spreadsheets and multiple workbooks and is ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn to link, arrange and validate data, use ranges, macros, formulas and functions to produce and protect the correct results. Other advanced features include customisation, comments and notes, database features, pivot tables and 'What If' scenarios.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with intermediate spreadsheet software features.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Microsoft Access Databases

Intermediate - A course developing skills with Microsoft Access.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to develop effective database software skills and is ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn to create a
database, use different data types, set up properties, use different queries, create forms and reports and organise a database with a switchboard.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with database software features such as editing an existing database and basic file management.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Advanced - A course to build on the skills achieved on the Intermediate course.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to advance existing database software skills and is ideal for business or personal use. Candidates will learn advanced queries, create advanced reports with grouping and calculations and how macros can be manipulated with Visual Basic coding to achieve customised results.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with intermediate database software features.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Microsoft Publisher

Beginners - A course to acquire basic skills with Microsoft Publisher.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to learn the basic skills of desktop publishing software. Ideal for business and personal use, candidates will learn how to combine text and graphic features to create stationery, greetings cards and newsletter-style leaflets.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work. A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
This course is best suited for those who already have some skills in text entry and using the mouse. Candidates may find it beneficial to have completed Word Processing at Level 1 such as OCR CLAiT.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Intermediate - A course to develop skills with Microsoft Publisher.

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to develop effective desktop publishing software skills to create accurate layouts. Candidates will produce professional looking stationery and multi-page newsletters which would be ideal for business or personal use.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with desktop publishing software features such as creating the page layout, formatting text and graphic frames and basic file management. This course has been designed as a progression from the Desktop Publishing - Beginners course and Level 1 courses such as OCR CLAiT.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Microsoft Powerpoint Presentations

About the Course
This tutor-led course uses demonstration and practical exercises to develop effective presentation software skills and is ideal for business use. Candidates will learn to build a presentation from scratch, using PowerPoint's powerful features animations and sounds.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work.
A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
This course is best suited for those who already have some skills in text entry and using the mouse. Candidates may find it beneficial to have completed Word Processing at Level 1 such as OCR CLAiT.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Microsoft Outlook Organiser

Beginners - About the Course
A basic understanding of how to get organised, communicate and plan.
This course covers E-mail and Contact Management, Appointments and Events, Tasks, Meeting requests, responses and more, all using one software programme - Microsoft Outlook, a standard part of the Microsoft Office Suite.
The course will arm you with the knowledge to work proficiently in Outlook and to organise your data. You will be able to work more efficiently, automate tasks and improve communications. This is a one-day course.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Intermediate to Advanced - Advancing personal management skills with Microsoft Outlook.

About the Course
This tutor-led course will enhance your business and personal management effectiveness by maximising the powerful organisation features of Microsoft Outlook. Candidates will learn more about tracking and control of Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Journal features including Importing and Exporting, mail merge and smarter use of the Address Book with other Microsoft Office applications such as Word.

Comprehensive reference notes are also supplied to supplement the practical work. A Poultec Certificate of Achievement is given upon successful completion of the course.

Requirements
Candidates should have a working familiarity with using Microsoft Outlook and the Microsoft Office Suite. This course has been designed as a progression from the Outlook - Beginners course.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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Introduction to Computers

This course is ideal for complete beginners. It will introduce you to all the basics of computing - from switching on your PC to printing word processed documents.

Understand some of the jargon, layout a letter, design a simple poster, a greetings card and use your home computer with skill and confidence.

The tutor will help you with practical exercises, giving you easy-to-follow reference notes so that you can remember what you have learnt in class to enable you to work on your own.

Course Date: Please call 01362 850983 for details

Course Costs: Please call 01362 850983 for details

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