Computer Basic - IC3
Duration
15 weeks (1 evening per week).
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students who complete this course will have achieved the basic ICT skills required to use computers, devices and the internet. They may progress to other ICT related courses to build their skills and related knowledge further within further education and training.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Location: Letterkenny.
€250.00.
If you are in employment or selfemployed you may be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced course fees under the Skills to Advance initiative. Contact us for further information.
If you are unemployed and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment, you may be eligible for a fee waiver – contact your DSP case officer.
This course has been designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of computers. The IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) delivers a comprehensive solution for learning how to succeed in any environment that requires the use of computers, devices, or the Internet. This is a foundation level programme which will enhance a student's ability to effectively use software applications on a PC or computer.
Modules:
— IC3 – GS5 Living Online / IC3-GS5-LO
— IC3 – GS5 Key Applications / IC3-GS5-KA
— IC3 - GS5 Computing Fundamentals / IC3-GS5-CF
Modules may be subject to change.
Contact:
Tricia Fitzpatrick
Tel. 074 9120500