IT Work Ready Programme (Digital Office Essentials)
IT Work Ready Programme (Digital Office Essentials)
Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study
A great opportunity to get IT confident and build on key IT and Microsoft Office skills, with a chance to gain work experience at a local employer.
Is this course right for me?
With support from Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) and local employers, this seven week course (six weeks full-time in College and one week work experience with a local employer) is aimed at helping those that want to improve or refresh their IT and Microsoft Office (365) skills in order to work in IT or office administration roles.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be interviewed by a panel made up of College staff and a representative from the DWP. Successful applicants will be notified after the interview process has taken place.
This course will start in February 2025 and will fit school hours (09:15 – 15:00).
What are the entry requirements?
- Minimum requirement of Mathematics at Entry 3 and English at Level 1
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
Suitable for those who do not have many IT skills, or those with skills that may need refreshing; the aim is to improve skills as well as build confidence for work in an office/administrative environment.
The course aims to cover the following:
- Digital Responsibility
- Word Processing Techniques
- Information Gathering and Organisation
- Spreadsheet Techniques
- Interview Skills
- Creating Digital Presentations
Learners that successfully complete the six week College component will then need to complete one week of work experience with an approved local employer to gain the Level 2 qualification. The College will support and source employers.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Upon completion learners can progress into employment with assistance from Department of Work & Pensions (DWP).
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- No additional equipment required
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
