Parttime Classroom Generic programmes and qualifications

Digital Literacy – Smartphones & Tablets

To help understand the importance of using different devices/apps that can instantly connect us anywhere across the globe. Digital communication helps us stay connected with our friends and family members.
This non-certified programme will enable learners to develop knowledge and skills in using
devices safely and develop basic IT skills.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to offer you:

• The chance to get back into learning and build your skills and confidence in key skills.

• An initial assessment of your key skills in any or all the areas of:

o reading
o writing and spelling
o maths
o computers and other technology.

This assessment is to give you more information on:

• what you can already do, but perhaps aren’t confident in

• what you need to work on to be more confident in everyday or new situations
for work, family or other settings.

• An opportunity to use or practise key skills in everyday life.

• Opportunities to be more confident by using key skills in new or different situations.

• The chance to get ready to start working towards a qualification by working on
the gaps or blocks you might have that hold you back.

• Teaching that is interesting, adult-friendly and that encourages you to learn by
thinking about and discussing your own ideas and opinions.

• Teaching that focusses on what you need for your everyday life.

Start Date: 05-09-2024 Hours/week: 02 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 14 weeks

Timetable

Day Mornings Afternoons Evenings
Monday
Thursday
Education Requirements
No previous education required

Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements.

For further information on Learner Profile please refer to relevant section of the Programme Descriptor.


Learning Aptitude
Willingness to learn


Previous Experience
No previous experience required

Module Award Body
Development of Key Skills
Learning Outcomes

• Learners will develop essential digital literacy skills, including understanding app interfaces, searching online, and basic troubleshooting.
•Communication Skills: Learners will enhance their communication abilities through messaging, video calls, and social networking apps.

These outcomes may vary depending on the specific course content and duration.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use new skills in in one or more areas of:

• Reading
• Writing
• Spelling and handwriting
• Maths
• Computers and other technology

You’ll also be able to:

• Decide what you need to work on in the next course or class you go on to.

• Judge what kind of teaching helps you the most. This might help you decide what
you want to do next.

• Work in a group with other adults who are there for the same reasons as you.

• Put into practice what you have learned so that you can be more confident in
everyday new situations.

Provider

New Ross FETC


Location

New Ross FETC, Butlersland Industrial Estate, New Ross, Y34 AD63


Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Tea/Coffee Making

Contact Details

Course Contact:
Siobhan Connors

Email:
siobhanconnors@wwetb.ie