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Women into Work

By Janet Coyer

This 18-week course is designed specifically for women retraining for the workplace and introduces students to a range of skills which will be useful whether entering employment, returning to study, or setting up in business. Groups are small and friendly - maximum of 10 students and we aim to help you gain confidence in yourself prior to returning to work.

What qualifications will I gain?

OCR Text Production Basic
OCR Word Processing Basic
OCR Entry Level Certificate in Using ICT
An Adult Literacy qualification
An Adult Numeracy qualification

You can:

Learn how to touch type, or brush up existing typing skills
Learn basic word processing techniques
Learn modern layouts for basic business documents - letters, memos, articles and reports
Brush up your literacy skills
Brush up your numeracy skills
Use the Internet to search for career information and job opportunities
Learn how to use email
Produce an up-to-date and effective CV
Learn how to write covering letters and complete application forms
Improve your interview technique and boost your self-confidence
Meet with a careers advisor
Meet with a business startup advisor
Investigate volunteering opportunities which may be of use to you

Assessments

The OCR Text and Word Processing exams are taken at the end of the course.

OCR Entry Level IT assignments take place throughout the course.

Literacy and Numeracy tests are taken at the end of the course.

Do I need to provide any equipment of materials?

Workbooks, handouts, and disks will be provided. A pen, dictionary and ring binder to keep your work in would be very useful.

Moving on

You could progress into employment if you wish, or move on to further study, possibly an ITQ at Twerton Learning Centre. All students will be given an end of course moving on tutorial.