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Courses - Point One Learning

With an emphasis on Life Skills , point.1 learning really brings together all the elements of learning needed in our daily lives.

Please contact The College for all course enquiries and applications.

Point1 Learning
Lowestoft College
St Peters Street
Lowestoft
NR32 2NB
Tel: 01502 525115
Email: point1@lowestoft.ac.uk .

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City & Guilds 3792 Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 1 or Level 2 This course is designed to meet the needs of learners wishing to gain a GCSE equivalent qualification in Literacy.

Based at Lowestoft College and several community locations, you will study using the latest tutored online courses, with friendly staff available to assist with any of your learning needs.

The courses are flexible and you can study at a pace and time convenient to you. There is no upper age limit and the courses are free to everyone.

Key Information about Literacy courses at Point 1 Learning:
  • These free courses are tailored to your individual needs and you will either study on 10, 20 or 30 hour programmes depending on your current skills
  • You can study at your own pace during Centre opening times
  • You can practice your testing techniques and sample questions from real past tests
  • The final test is online and consists of 40 multiple choice questions for which you are given an hour to answer
  • On passing Level 1 you are achieving the equivalent of a GCSE D-G grade
  • On passing Level 2 you are achieving the equivalent of a GCSE A*-C grade
  • The tuition, test and City and Guilds accredited certificate are all free
  • We also have material to support specific areas you would like to develop, for example, Spelling and Punctuation
Literacy Entry 3
Literacy Level 1

For these Levels, the following Core Curriculum units are covered:
  1. Reading Everyday Texts
  2. Instructions, Explanations and Persuasive Texts
  3. Reading Strategies
  4. Writing
  5. Sentence and Grammar Work
  6. Vocabulary and Word Work
Literacy Level 2

For this Level, the above units are studied in more depth. The sections within the units will contain additional Core Curriculum areas aimed at the more advanced student.

How do I join?

The next step is to arrange an informal chat with our tutors who will invite you to Point 1 Learning to assess your current skills.

You will then complete an enrolment form before joining us.
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City & Guilds 3792 Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 1 or Level 2 This course is designed to meet the needs of learners wishing to gain a GCSE equivalent qualification in Numeracy.

Based at Lowestoft College and several community locations, you will study using the latest tutored online courses, with friendly staff available to assist with any of your learning needs.

The courses are flexible and you can study at a pace and time convenient to you. There is no upper age limit and the courses are free to everyone.

Key Information about Numeracy courses at Point 1 Learning:
  • These free courses are tailored to your individual needs and you will either study on 10, 20 or 30 hour programmes depending on your current skills.
  • You can study at your own pace during Centre opening hours
  • You can practice your testing techniques and sample questions from real past tests
  • The final test is online and consists of 40 multiple choice questions for which you are given one hour and fifteen minutes to answer
  • On passing Level 1 you are achieving the equivalent of a GCSE D-G grade
  • On passing Level 2 you are achieving the equivalent of a GCSE A*-C grade
  • The tuition, test and City and Guilds accredited certificate are all free
  • We also have material to support specific areas you would like to develop
Numeracy Entry 3 Numeracy Level 1

For these Levels, the following Core Curriculum units are covered:
  1. Whole Numbers
  2. Fractions and Decimals (and Percentages - Level 1 & 2 only)
  3. Common Measures
  4. Shape and Space
  5. Handling Data
Numeracy Level 2

For this Level, the above units are studied in more depth. The sections within the units will contain additional Core Curriculum areas aimed at the more advanced student.

How do I join?

The next step is to arrange an informal chat with our tutors who will invite you to Point 1 Learning to assess your current skills.

You will then complete an enrolment form before joining us.
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ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence Essentials (ITG) (QCF) Level 1 Certificate

ECDL is a Europe-wide qualification that enables people to gain a basic qualification in computing and to help them with their current job, develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.

The course is fast becoming the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use because it is targeted at the full spectrum of the population and because of the support and monitoring of the organisations behind it.

ECDL will enable people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It covers the key concepts of computing and its major applications and their use in the workplace and society.

This Level 1 modular programme includes:
  • IT Security for Users
  • Using the Computer and Managing Files / IT User Fundamentals
  • Web Browsing and Communication / Using the Internet & Email
The course requirement is that you attend at least one tutor guided session for individual tuition, feedback and support which is available all day Monday and Friday.

During your course you will be also expected to study at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre.

The course includes:
  • Up to 30 hours of tuition for the full programme
  • An individualised learning programme
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
Once you have completed the Level 1 course you will be able to progress onto ECDL Level 2.

An initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling.
    Tutor workshops:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Full course: £248 plus £40 exam registration and certification. Total fees payable of £288.

Or

Private study: £18 per exam + £40 exam registration and certification.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of course/module.

No concessions.
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ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence Extra (ITG) (QCF) Level 2 Certificate

ECDL is a Europe-wide qualification that enables people to gain a basic qualification in computing and to help them with their current job, develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.

The course is fast becoming the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use because it is targeted at the full spectrum of the population and because of the support and monitoring of the organisations behind it.

ECDL will enable people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It covers the key concepts of computing and its major applications and their use in the workplace and society.

This Level 2 modular programme includes:
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentations
  • Improving Productivity Using IT
The course requirement is that you attend at least one tutor guided session for personal tuition, feedback and support which is available 4 times per week. During your course you will be also expected to study at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre.

The course includes:
  • Up to 60 hours of tuition for the full programme
  • An individualised learning programme
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
Once you have completed the Level 2 course you will be able to progress onto ECDL Level 3 (ask for Level 3 fact sheets).

A initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling.

    Tutor workshops:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Full course: £365 plus £50 exam registration and certification. Total fees payable of £415.



Private study: £18 per exam plus £50 exam registration and certification.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of course/module.

No concessions.
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ECDL Advanced Databases (Exam ONLY) Level 3 Certificate

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, you can show employers that you are confident, competent and efficient in a range of applications.

If you regularly use database application and need to know how to create complex databases or use advanced tools then ECDL Advanced Databases will give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Learn how to...
  • Understand the use of various data types, create input masks and validation rules, set mandatory fields.
  • Understand and create data relationships, apply inner, outer and self joins. Apply and use referential integrity
  • Create queries to update, append and delete data and create new tables based on query data. Group data in a query, Use functions and logical expressions in a query. Show duplicate records and highest/lowest values. Use crosstab and parameter queries.
  • Create bound and unbound controls, combo, list and check boxes and option groups. Set arithmetic and logical expression controls. Set sequential order of controls on a form. Create and modify subforms.
  • Create arithmetic, logical and percentage controls on a report. Use formulas such as sum, max and count. Create running summaries and data headings.
  • Create and run macros. Assign macros to form/report controls.
  • Import and export data. Link data to an external database.
During your course you will be expected to study either at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre. As part of the course you will also need to attend specific tutor guided sessions for personal tuition, feedback and support which are available 3 times per week.

The course includes:
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
  • Mock tests and extra learning resources available
Where do I go?
Lowestoft College
When can I start?
(A 30 minute initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).
    Exam Times:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
How much is it going to cost me?
Per module: £50 (£32 registration, £18 exam fee) This includes free practice exams.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of module.

No concessions.
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ECDL Advanced Presentations (Exam ONLY) Level 3 Certificate

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, you can show employers that you are confident, competent and efficient in a range of applications.

If you regularly use a spreadsheet application and need to know how to create complex slideshows or use advanced tools then ECDL Advanced Presentations will give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Learn how to...
  • Understand how room and audience size and lighting etc. impacts on planning for a presentation. Understand how audience demography and knowledge of subject requires the need to deliver the message differently.
  • Use of text and graphics, ensuring there is a consistent design to enhance clarity. Awareness of issues with fonts and colours, such as colour blindness.
  • Create presentation with background, logo etc. Insert pictures and images, change position or layout of pictures. Omit background graphics from a slide. Apply 3D effects, shadows, background fill colours, textures and patterns. Crop, resize, rotate, flip an image. Convert and image to greyscale or black and white format.
  • Create and change a chart or graph. Create and edit a flowchart.
  • Insert sounds and movies with entry animation. Introduce animated objects, animate chart elements and dim bullet points.
  • Insert navigation to slides, presentations and URL's. Apply and edit timings. Create a customised slide show.
  • Link, modify and update text or data from a document or spreadsheet.
  • Create and run a macro. Assign a macro to the toolbar.
During your course you will be expected to study either at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre. As part of the course you will also need to attend specific tutor guided sessions for personal tuition, feedback and support which are available 3 times per week.

The course includes:
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
  • Mock tests and extra learning resources available
Where do I go?
Lowestoft College
When can I start?
(A 30 minute initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).
    Exam Times:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
How much is it going to cost me?
Per module: £50 (£32 registration, £18 exam fee) This includes free practice exams.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of module.

No concessions.
  Request More Information
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ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets (Exam ONLY) 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, you can show employers that you are confident, competent and efficient in a range of applications.

If you regularly use a spreadsheet application and need to know how to create complex workbooks or use advanced tools then ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets will give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Learn how to...
  • Name a cell range, use automatic and conditional cell formatting
  • Import data from other applications, use one and two input data and what-if tables. Sort and query data using single and
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
  • Mock tests and extra learning resources available multiple criteria. Use pivot tables and Dynamic crosstabs
  • Freeze data headings, hide rows, columns and worksheets
  • Protect worksheets or cells, password protect
  • Link data in worksheets and between worksheets and other applications. Consolidate data across worksheets
  • Create charts and graphs and adjust presentation
  • Use a range of functions including text, statistical and lookup functions. Record and run macros.
  • Trace precedent and dependant cells in a worksheet.. Edit and add worksheet comments
During your course you will be expected to study either at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre. As part of the course you will also need to attend specific tutor guided sessions for personal tuition, feedback and support which are available 3 times per week.

The course includes:

(A 30 minute initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).

Where do I go?
Lowestoft College
When can I start?
(A 30 minute initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).
    Exam Times:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
How much is it going to cost me?
Per module: £50 (£32 registration, £18 exam fee). This includes free practice exams.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of module.

No concessions.
  Request More Information
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ECDL Advanced Word Processing (Exam ONLY) 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, you can show employers that you are confident, competent and efficient in a range of applications.

If you regularly use a word processing application and need to know how to create complex documents or use advanced tools then ECDL Advanced Word Processing will give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Learn how to...
  • Use text effects such as subscript and superscript, animated text, different orientation and text wrapping
  • Use automatic text formatting and correction, using and creating macros and field codes, creating advanced mail merges, automated captioning
  • Create templates and master documents, inserting tables of contents, using sections and columns
  • Create bookmarks and indexes, using footnotes and endnotes
  • Create forms, text boxes and tables
  • Create simple drawings and using drawing and image tools
  • Insert/embed Spreadsheet data and charts
During your course you will be expected to study either at home/work or during the available self-study sessions at the centre. As part of the course you will also need to attend specific tutor guided sessions for personal tuition, feedback and support which are available 3 times per week.

The course includes:
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
  • Mock tests and extra learning resources available
Where do I go?
Lowestoft College
When can I start?
(A 30 minute initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).
    Exam Times:
  • Monday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm
How much is it going to cost me?
Per module: £50 (£32 registration, £18 exam fee) This includes free practice exams.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of module.
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OCR ICT Skills for Life This beginners course is great for people that are new to computers and it’s a great starting point to enable people to get online for the first time within an interactive and fun environment.

The course starts with how to switch on a computer and use a mouse and then moves onto how to open files and create basic documents. You will be introduced to the world wide web and to explore how to find information and shop online. Finally you will learn how to write and send emails.

The course welcomes people from all ages and backgrounds. It is a beginner’s course so you do not need any experience at all!

The course can only run upon sufficient enrolments.

Learn how to...
    Basic IT Skills
  • Switch on computer
  • Use the computer properly
  • Use the mouse
  • Understand the window screen
  • Use the Help function
  • Shut down the computer system
    Connect to the Internet
  • Surf the web
  • Explore the navigation toolbar
  • Use on-line forms and services
  • Understand financial and personal data issues
  • Explore how to purchase on-line
    Create a Document
  • Enter data and check for accuracy
  • Insert and position different images
  • Save, print and close a document
  • Retrieve and edit an existing document
  • Align and format text
    Use Email
  • Understand the concept of email
  • Follow recommended safe practices
  • Set up an email account (e.g. free Hotmail accounts)
  • Create and send emails
  • Attach files
  • Delete emails

This course includes
  • 30 hours of tuition
  • Tutor led and self directed learning
Please contact The College for start dates

Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.15pm

Full course cost: £199 plus £45 registration certificate.

All fees are payable in full prior to start of module.

No concessions.
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Skills for Life Through IT Level 1 Literacy qualification

This FREE course is specially developed to cater for those with little or no experience of computers, Internet and Email. It is aimed at complete beginners and is open to everyone regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding. The main benefits of this course are:
  • It is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers, the Internet and Email for complete beginners.
  • It is designed to build confidence and provide a basis to encourage further exploration and development of computers, the Internet and Email skills.
As part of the Skills for Life strategy, this programme will also consider Literacy throughout the course. It will give learners the opportunity to improve or refresh their Literacy skills in order to succeed in other qualifications, or in life and at work. A compulsory part of this course is an online multi-choice Literacy exam.

This ICT programme includes:
  • Word Processing
  • Internet
  • Email
During your course you will also be expected to study at home/work or during the available self-study sessions in the College’s Learning Resource Centre.

The course includes:
  • Up to 30 hours of tuition for the full programme
  • An individualised learning programme
  • Self directed learning
  • Email tutor feedback and support
Once you have completed the course you will be able to progress onto ECDL Level 1 (see ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence Essentials fact sheet).

Where do I go? Lowestoft College
Room to be confirmed upon enrolment.
When can I start?
(An initial interview will need to be arranged before enrolling).

Classes:
  • Level 1 - Thursday 4.15pm to 6.15pm
  • Level 2 - Thursday 2.00pm to 4.00pm
How much is it going to cost me?
Full course: FREE
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