How to Stay Safe Online

How to Stay Safe Online

Course Aims

This course will show you how to keep you and your family safe when using the internet.

Course Length

3 guided learning hours

Who Is This Course For?

This is a short course for Adults (19+) who would like to learn about the online risks and threats and learn some simple skills to minimise the risks and stay safe online.

Will I Gain Any Qualification?

No.

Do I Need Any Prior Knowledge, Skills Or Qualifications?

You should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Content

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Identify a scam email
• Understand the threats of Malware and Viruses
• Choose a strong password
• Report cyber bullying or other online concerns

What Could This Course Lead To?

At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next.
Following completion of this course you will be able to progress onto other IT courses for example IT Skills for Employment Level 1 qualifications

How Will I Learn?

• Learning will take place initially in a classroom environment.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What Materials Or Equipment Will I Need To Provide? (online courses only)

You will need to have access at home to:
• A laptop, computer or a tablet which is connected to the internet

• Microsoft Office 365 which we will provide for free when you enrol on one of our courses
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What We Require Of You As A Learner?

• To attend the full 3hr session.

Useful Website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• Microsoft support website https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb

Introduction to Graphic Design - Level 1

Introduction to Graphic Design Level 1 (Award)

Course aims

This exciting new course introduces you to industry standard graphics and imaging and software. In this unit you will develop an understanding of the different types of digital graphics and how they are used. You will research and plan design ideas in response to a client brief and learn how to manipulate digital graphics using photo and vector editing techniques to create bitmap and vector graphics for specific purposes. This unit also allows you to obtain feedback on your work for review and further development.

Course length

48 hours. Courses are usually 1 x 2 hrs per week or 1 x 3 hours per week.

Who is this course for?

Adults (19+) who would like to develop their computer skills for everyday life and work and achieve a level 1 qualification

Will I gain any qualification?

Yes, level 1 award qualification. There is no exam and the assessment is based on a portfolio of work created during the course. You will do these in the classroom as and when you are ready. You will have lots of chance to practise the skills you need in class before you do the assignments for your portfolio. All our Digital Skills courses embed development of study, English, maths and job skills to help prepare you for study at higher levels and improve work prospects.

Do I need any prior knowledge, skills or qualifications?

Your English, maths and IT skills will be assessed before you join the course to make sure that the course is the right level for you.

Content

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Understand digital graphics.
• Describe how digital graphics are used for different purposes.
• Identify digital graphics file formats and their uses.
• Describe how purpose and audience influence the design and layout of digital graphics.
• Be able to plan digital graphics to meet client requirements.
• Obtain appropriate ready-made assets with consideration of file format and identify and record sources.
• Understanding copyright and intellectual property law in relation to creative works, obtaining permission, acknowledging sources/referencing.
• Generate design ideas.
• Obtain assets for use in digital graphics.
• Identify legal issues that need to be considered when creating digital graphics
• Be able to create and manipulate digital graphics.
• Be able to review digital graphics.
• Review how well the digital graphics meet client requirements, making suggestions for further improvements.

What could this course lead to?

At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next: Level 2 Graphics or other IT Qualification or the next step towards higher education such as an access course.

How will I learn?

• Use of Learner portal and Moodle (online course to support your learning)
• The teacher showing you things
• Talking with other learners
• Doing tasks with other learners
• Using computers
• Your tutor will give regular feedback on what do well and what you need to do to improve
• You will use an online Individual Learning Plan (e-Trackr) which sets targets that are personal to you. Targets will be added throughout the course to develop your IT skills and support your journey to achieve long term goals. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on what you are doing well and what you need to do to improve.

What we require of you as a learner?

• Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed
• Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your tutor for marking
• You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set
• You will be expected to complete all end of unit exams and complete the full course
Support if you are registered unemployed, looking for a job or a better job – Route to Work
As part of your programme of learning, we will support you to develop the skills you need to get a job or a better job, such as CV writing, application forms, interviews and working in a team. Your tutor will discuss your individual learning and development needs to agree with you which of our Route to Work short courses will best suit your needs and enrol you on these modules.

Useful website(s)

• www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk

Workskills: Taking part in an interview

Workskills: Taking part in an interview

Course aims

The route to employment always includes being successful at interview. An interview can be something that fills even the most confident of individuals with fear. By being prepared and knowing what to expect you can greatly increase your chances of getting that job. This unit will introduce you to the key parts of the interview process and give you the skills to improve your chances of success.
In this unit, you will understand your own skills, knowledge and career goals and how these fit in with an organisation. You will prepare for an interview and demonstrate your skills and experience in an interview situation.

Course length

20 guided learning hours at 2 hours per week.

Who is this course for?

BTEC Workskills suite of qualifications have been designed to offer learners a flexible programme of study to improve their understanding and application of employability skills. These qualifications have been developed to ensure that the knowledge, skills and understanding they provide are relevant, current and useful for learners and potential employers. Learners have the opportunity to follow a flexible course and achieve a nationally recognised Entry 3 vocationally-related qualification. On completion of one of these qualifications, learners have the opportunity to progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications, or employment in a particular vocational sector.

Will I gain any qualifications?

Yes - Successful candidates will receive Pearson Workskills E3 Qualification.

Do I need any prior knowledge, skills or qualifications?

No, however you do need a reasonable standard of English to write and communicate.

Course content

To achieve the qualification, you must complete:

• Identify how to present information at an interview, questions to ask and how to respond to questions positively.
• Communicate and use appropriate behaviours
• Appreciate the need for appropriate appearance
• Respond positively to an interview situation

What could this course lead to?

On completion of these qualifications’ learners may progress into employment or other Workskills unit or be studying this unit as part of a vocational course. 

How will I learn?

• Learning will take place online from your home using Birmingham Adult Education Services Virtual Learning Environment (VLE - Moodle) which is a secure online tool to support you with your studies. It has been designed to complement teaching and offers a flexible addition to studying with us. Various other tools like Microsoft Teams & Padlet will be used to enhance teaching & learning.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked regularly throughout the course.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What materials or equipment will I need to provide?

You will need to have access at home to:

• A laptop or a computer which is connected to the internet
• Microsoft Office 2016 installed on your laptop
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What we require of you as a learner?

• Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed
• Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your tutor for marking
• You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set
• You will be expected to complete all end of unit exams and complete the full course

Support if you are registered unemployed, looking for a job or a better job – Route to Work

As part of your programme of learning, we will support you to develop the skills you need to get a job or a better job, such as CV writing, application forms, interviews and working in a team. Your tutor will discuss your individual learning and development needs to agree with you which of our Route to Work short courses will best suit your needs and enrol you on these modules.

Useful website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• Pearson qualifications | Edexcel, BTEC, LCCI and EDI | Pearson qualifications

Workskills: Completing a Job Application Form

Workskills: Completing a job application form

Course aims

To introduce learners to the process of selecting suitable job opportunities and completing appropriate documentation to apply for these opportunities. In this unit you will select and apply for job vacancies that are right for you, your skills and interests and to understand how to present yourself in writing to potential employers for selection for interview.

Course length

20 guided learning hours at 2 hours per week.

Who is this course for?

BTEC Workskills suite of qualifications have been designed to offer learners a flexible programme of study to improve their understanding and application of employability skills. These qualifications have been developed to ensure that the knowledge, skills and understanding they provide are relevant, current and useful for learners and potential employers. Learners have the opportunity to follow a flexible course and achieve a nationally recognised Entry 3 vocationally-related qualification. On completion of one of these qualifications, learners have the opportunity to progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications, or employment in a particular vocational sector.

Will I gain any qualifications?

Yes - successful candidates will receive Pearson Workskills Entry 3 Qualification.

Do I need any prior knowledge, skills or qualifications?

No, however you do need a reasonable standard of English to write and communicate.

Course content

To achieve the qualification, you must complete:

• Identify own skills and needs for job roles
• Choose appropriate job roles that are suitable to fulfil needs through effective information handling
• Produce a document in support of a job application that is appropriately presented

What Could This Course Lead To?

On completion of these qualifications’ learners may progress into employment or other Workskills unit or be studying this unit as part of a vocational course.

How Will I Learn?

• Learning will take place online from your home using Birmingham Adult Education Services Virtual Learning Environment (VLE - Moodle) which is a secure online tool to support you with your studies.   It has been designed to complement teaching and offers a flexible addition to studying with us. Various other tools like Microsoft Teams & Padlet will be used to enhance teaching & learning.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked regularly throughout the course. You will be assessed by an online test for each of the units.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What materials or equipment will I need to provide?

You will need to have access at home to:

• A laptop or a computer which is connected to the internet
• Microsoft Office 2016 installed on your laptop
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What we require of you as a learner?

• Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed
• Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your tutor for marking
• You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set
• You will be expected to complete all end of unit exams and complete the full course

Support if you are registered unemployed, looking for a job or a better job – Route to Work

As part of your programme of learning, we will support you to develop the skills you need to get a job or a better job, such as CV writing, application forms, interviews and working in a team.  Your tutor will discuss your individual learning and development needs to agree with you which of our Route to Work short courses will best suit your needs and enrol you on these modules.  

Useful website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• Pearson qualifications | Edexcel, BTEC, LCCI and EDI | Pearson qualifications