E-CITIZEN

COURSE SUMMARY:
In today's world, computers play a vital role at work and at home. For anyone who isn't used to working with computers there's an urgent need to get to grips with the basics and get online. The online world opens up a whole new world of opportunities and ways to communicate.

e-Citizen is a qualification that allows computer users with little or no computing experience get online and start interacting across the web safely and efficiently. It provides vital information on e-Commerce, e-Government and the Internet. The emphasis is on practical life skills with a minimal computing training, only the required tools to get people started on-line. This methodology is encouraged to ensure that candidates who may otherwise be apprehensive or unsure of computers may gain a worthwhile first insight without an overbearing technical content. e-Citizen lets them use new found tools to expand their lives.  

The course is divided into three modules:

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills Block gives candidates the necessary skills and knowledge to use a computer and the Internet. The Candidate will learn about computer hardware and software, be able to handle files and folders and know how to work with the icons and windows on a computer screen. The Candidate shall also become able to create a simple document, browse the Internet and use e-mail.

Information Search

The Information Search Block introduces the nature and extent of information available on the Internet in the areas of news, government, consumer, travel, education/training, employment, health, interest groups and business.

The Candidate will learn how to search for information from a wide range of Internet sources using browsing and keyword search techniques and be able to retain the information in a useful format.

The Candidate shall also appreciate some of the issues and risks associated with using the Internet, such as reliability of information, secure access, viruses, unsolicited e-mail, security of personal data and parental control to access, and be able to take some precautionary measures.

e-Participation

The e-Participation Block launches the Candidate into the online world. Building on the computer and search skills already acquired, this Block completes the skills set necessary for the Candidate to become an e-Citizen.

As an e-Citizen the Candidate will now be introduced into an exciting world of online resources and services in the areas of news, government, consumer, travel, education/training, employment, health, interest groups and business.

The Candidate shall be able to confidently carry out every day tasks such as buying a CD or book, paying a bill, banking online or making a holiday reservation. The Candidate shall also be able to access a variety of information services and carry out tasks such as filling in a tax return, finding out about new legislation, submitting a job application, enrolling in a course, making a doctor’s appointment or taking part in an online discussion forum.

The Candidate shall further appreciate some of the issues and risks associated with using the Internet, such as security risks in credit card transactions, unscrupulous online service providers and the importance of data checking in online forms, and be able to take some precautionary measures. Having completed the three Blocks, the Candidate is now ready to take their place in the online world as a responsible e-Citizen and to freely enjoy the opportunities that it offers.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
For those who have limited experience of using computers and the internet

HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST?
30 hours in our flexible learning centre.

DAYS AND TIMES OF COURSE:
Flexible times to suit you.  Times include:

Mon	-		1800 - 2000
Tues	1000 - 1200		1900 - 2100
Weds	1000 - 1200	-	-
Thurs	1000 - 1200	1300 - 1500	-

COSTS:  £4 per 2 hour session (these sessions must per pre-purchased in block of 5) plus a £5 registration/administration fee.

ENROLMENT  Telephone the FLC : 01384 816044