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Access to Information Technology

Course information

This course is designed to help learners acquire the knowledge and skills they will need to access formal training, further education and employment.

Learners work in small groups of no more than 10, supported by a trainer. The learning environment is friendly, supportive and informal. A Learner Support Worker is available to help any learners experiencing problems.

The course takes 19 weeks to complete. During this time, learners attend work placement for a minimum of two weeks. Examples of possible work placements include large and small companies in the private, voluntary and public sectors, both locally, and in the City and West End. These placements allow learners to gain practical skills and experience in the real world of work. All learners have the support of a Work Placement Officer throughout their work experience.

Course subjects

  • Information Technology
  • Personal Development 
  • Numeracy
  • Literacy
  • Basic Employability Skills 
  • Educational visits and outings

Qualifications gained
Certificate of achievement in Life Skills/CLAIT Certificate in Information and Communication Technology

Who is the course for?
16-19 year olds living in East London. No previous qualifications are needed for these courses.

For more information
To find out more about the course or to make an appointment with an adviser, please call in or telephone: Susannah Witting (Spring Start Trainer) on 020 7275 6633
Or e-mail her at: switting@springboardht.org.uk
Alternatively call reception on 020 7684 2345

 
 

Course dates and times
Learners attend the course Monday to Thursday between 10am and 1pm, and Friday between 10am and 4pm. When on work placement, learners work to company hours. Most learners are given a place immediately.
 
     
 
Venue
Springboard Hackney Trust, 1-9 Downham Road, N1 5AA
 
     
 
Registration
Learners can drop in at Springboard Hackney to register in person Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm.
 
     
 
Equipment and resources
Learners on the Access to Information Technology programme have access to the IT Suite, photocopier, fax, internet, e-mail and reference/study facilities for academic and job search purposes.
 
 



   
 
 
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