E-type Touch Typing Learning
Programme
(Last Updated: 20/12/2007)
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Did you know
that a typical computer user spends an average of 20 hours per
week on a pc and could save around half of that time if they
could touch type?
e-Type
We
now have a learning programme "e-type" which will provide you
with the skills you need to be able to type quickly and
accurately. It consists of computer based training, online
testing and certification. You will be guided through a course
of 10 lessons, each of which builds on the skills learned in the
previous lesson(s).
As not everyone
needs to be able to touch type at the same speed, the tests
allow for differing achievements to be recognised, however the
accuracy rate of 98% is the same for each award. There are three
awards which are:
|
Award |
Recommended
for: |
Words per
minute |
Accuracy |
|
Bronze |
those using
a pc for less than 10 hours per week |
20
|
98% |
|
Silver |
those using
a pc for between 10 and 20 hours per week |
40
|
98% |
|
Gold |
those using
a pc for more than 20 hours per week |
60
|
98% |
E-type is
regulated by the British Computer Society (BCS), the same
organisation that regulates ECDL in the
UK.
How does it
work?
You will be
given a unique registration number and access to your individual
training programme,
e-type. The programme will help you to build on
your strengths and address weaknesses so that regardless of the
level or style of your previous keyboard experience, you will
become an accomplished touch typist able to type with all
fingers and without looking at the keyboard! A full user guide
will be provided.
Study time
varies from person to person but the recommended approach is to
work for around half an hour a day over 10-20 days or more.
Tests
The duration of
the test is 5 minutes with time beforehand for a warm up. The
tests are marked electronically so you will be presented with
your result on screen immediately after the test. The three
grades are as above and are marked on both speed and accuracy.
The Tests are invigilated.
You can
have three attempts at the test to achieve the highest WPM, but
if you reach Gold on your first attempt you do not need to sit
anymore tests. The BCS will issue a pass certificate at each
grade.
Cost
£55 – this includes: enrolment, all learning material & 3 tests.
VENUE:
The FLC, Learning4life in The Wordsley School
01384 816043
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