This means that our courses meet the standards in regard to competency based training and assessment and our qualifications are nationally recognised. Our courses are likely to add to your employability either in an honorary or paid capacity and recognise the contribution which seniors make in the work place and the likelihood that people will continue working after 65. Incidental to these employment skills, you will also gain recreational skills to enhance your quality of life. We are committed to extending computer training to seniors. Our courses are especially designed for seniors, and are offered in a stress free and comfortable environment.
Seniors learn in the company of other seniors, and can share their experiences with peers.
Each course consists of four 3-hour sessions, making a total of 12 hours. Expressions of interest are invited for weekend and evening classes. This is a beginners course designed for people who have little or no computing experience or keyboard skills. It provides a useful background to the type of applications of which computers are capable. It is based on the Windows 2000 operating system and the Microsoft Office Standard XP series of programmes including Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Paint Box applications.