Training

Training

Community Careers offers a range of adult education courses. We provide basic skills, skills for life, numeracy and literacy and Esol training. In addition we provide ICT training and free access to the internet.
We are part of the UK Online centres in North West London.All our courses are accredited and lead to a recognised qualification.

Our courses are held in our training room, in a modern yet informal atmosphere with disabled access.

To book a place on the next course, Click Here for directions or call 020 7372 3613.

Basic Skills

Basic Skills is defined as the ability to read, write and speak English (or Welsh), and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function at work or in society in general.
From September 2001 national qualifications in adult literacy and numeracy based on national standards became available.

These certificates share common components and provide progression into the key skills of Communication and Application of Number. Tests are available through accredited awarding bodies and are based on specifications developed by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA).
Community Careers Centre is an OCR centre. We have target skills materials for basic skills initial assessment. We also do ESOL initial assessment.

 

• OCR Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy
• OCR Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy (Speaking & Listening)
• OCR Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy
• OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
• OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy
• OCR Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy
• OCR Level 2 Certificate in Adult Numeracy

Related courses also cover basic ICT skills to CLAIT levels I and II as well as Introduction to Web Design.

• OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAIT)
• OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Plus)
• OCR Level 3 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Advanced)

 

ESOL

We have ongoing enrollments and open days for ESOL Skills for Life courses.
We can also train clients with basic keyboard skills.
Clients can also meet the tutor to discuss their training needs during the open days organised at the centre.

ECDL

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), is the global standard in end-user computer skills, offering Candidates an internationally recognised certification that is supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations globally. ECDL  is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. To achieve an ECDL certification, the Candidate must successfully pass a test in all seven modules. .

The ECDL consists of 7 modules, as follows: :

1. Basic Concepts of IT
2. Using a computer & managing files
3. Word Processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Databases
6. Presentation
7. Information & Communication

When candidates register to start ECDL, they will receive a Skills Card on which progress through the 7 modules is recorded. When all 7 modules are complete, successful candidates will get the European Computer Drivers Licence.

In response to local demand from individuals and organisations, Community Careers has a specific ECDL programme for lifetime learners.

Call the Centre and speak to the ICT & Training Manager on
020 7372 3613 to discuss.