Course overview
ICT for Everyday Life City of Bristol CollegeThis friendly, supportive course is designed to help adults aged 19+ to use computers or handheld devices to perform simple tasks in their everyday life. It is a 10-week short course that meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:15 to 16:45. Students need to attend both sessions.
It will include topics such as using the internet to find bus times, train times and get directions in the UK, searching the internet, shopping online, protecting a mobile device, downloading apps onto it, using it to make payments and using email.
It does not include ICT skills for work or education. Our Essential Digital Skills course covers those skills. This course is suitable for English speakers and for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students. Due to the nature of the course, it is recommended that ESOL learners are at least working at Entry 2 Level English before joining.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| CGP0008D01-1 | 19/09/2023 - 30/11/2023 | 10 weeks | Tues & Thurs | 3.00 | 15:15 | College Green Centre |
The course fee is £180 but this can be paid for under certain circumstances, please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults of working age who want to improve their skills using computers or hand-held devices to perform simple tasks in their everyday life.
It is suitable for English speakers and for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students. Due to the nature of the course, it is recommended that ESOL learners are at least working at Entry 2 Level English before joining.
What you'll learn
You will learn topics such as using the internet to find bus times, train times and get directions in the UK, searching the internet, shopping online, protecting a mobile device, downloading apps onto it, using it to make payments and using email.
Course entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but it is recommended that ESOL learners are at least working at Entry 2 Level English before joining.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
The course is delivered face-to-face once a week. There are no formal assessments as this is an ILP course (Individual Learning Plan) which means that you will set your own goals at the beginning of the class and work to achieve them throughout the ten weeks with the help of the teacher.
At the end of the 10 weeks, if you have achieved all of your goals, you will receive a College Certificate.
Future career and study opportunities
We offer short, 10-week courses for adults in a range of vocational areas including Essential Digital Skills. At the end of this course we will share information about the other courses and encourage you to join one.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
If you are on a limited income,
The cost of the course is £180 but it is free to people who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or ESA (Employment Support Allowance). It may also be free for people who receive other benefits or are on a low wage. You may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary. Our Student Services Team will help with this when you enrol.
The college will supply all of the equipment and stationery that you need for the course
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