1. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 1 Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service INDUCTION OCR USING ICT ENTRY LEVEL AWARD (ENTRY 3)

2. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 2 Introduction  The slide show will advance automatically  If you wish to go through it faster, click the left mouse button when you are ready to move on  If you would like to stop the show at any point, click the right mouse button and select the ‘End Show’ option

3. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 3 Enrolment  Have you fully completed an enrolment form?  Are you sure that you are on the right course?  Do you need further advice or guidance?  Please do not be afraid to ask if you have any questions.

4. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 4 Course Learning Outcome EXAMINATION BOARD: OCR (Oxford, Cambridge, Royal Society of Arts)  OCR Using ICT Entry Level Award (Entry 3)

5. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 5 OCR Entry Courses and Progression OCR Using ICT Entry Level Award (Entry 3) (4 topics) 1.Displaying information using ICT 2.Using ICT to find information 3.Communicating Information Using ICT 4.Producing Charts Using ICT

6. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 6 OCR Using ICT Entry Level Award (Entry 3)  Either 3 or 4 units is classed as a full award  Units can be achieved individually, however we only enrol for the full qualification  We concentrate on completing 3 units and can achieve the unit 4 if time permits

7. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 7 OCR Using ICT Entry Level Award (Entry 3)  Recommended Guided Learning Hours:  40 hours (20 x 2 hour sessions)  Examination:  Award is based on evidence produced in class  NO EXAM!  Learners complete exercise tasks and can amend work when errors are made

8. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 8 Ways You Will Learn  Manuals with step by step guides on how to do relevant tasks  Practice Exercises  Tutor Support  Learner Support  Demonstrations using Interactive White Board / NetOp system if available  Handouts

9. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 9 Course Material  Course manuals and tasks are provided for use in the classroom and the tutor will keep completed printed work to send off for certification as evidence  Where possible handouts and copies of instruction booklets will be issued and the tutor will inform you if these can be taken away from the centre

10. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 10 Further Course Material  Relevant books are available to buy or order from any good book shop for home use  Check out your library – see what they have  Go on the Internet

11. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 11 Course Feedback  During the year you may be asked to complete evaluations, either online or paper based. These will give you the opportunity to comment on equipment, resources, facilities, learning etc.  The comments are then handed firstly to the patch programme manager and then to the curriculum programme manager who will take your comments on board.

12. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 12 If you cannot attend  Let your tutor know in advance if you know you will be away for any sessions.  Ring the main telephone number at the Centre. All centres have answering machines on reception.  Ask another learner on the course to give your tutor a message.  If you are absent for more than three weeks then you need to notify the centre of this in writing to reserve your place.

13. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 13 Centre Policies  No Smoking – all DCC buildings have a No Smoking policy. You may go outside to have a cigarette if necessary.  No Eating or Drinking in the classroom – drinking facilities and eating areas are available within the centre. Please ask if you are unsure where they are located.  Mobile phones need to be switched off or muted whilst in the classroom.

14. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 14 Fire Procedure  On hearing the fire alarm:  Do not panic  Leave the building by the nearest exit  Report to the assembly point – as informed by your tutor  Get your name checked against the register, which your tutor will have.  Do not go home without telling your tutor as someone may go into the building to find you.

15. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 15 Health  Accidents  Please report any accidents, no matter how small to your tutor or centre staff who are required to complete an accident form. First aid boxes are provided within the centre and there are designated first aid trained staff.  Please report any defects you find immediately.  First Aid  If you feel unwell, please report this to your tutor. Please ensure the Centre is aware of anything which may affect your health when you enrol or which we need to be aware of (for example if you carry an inhaler for asthma).

16. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 16 Supporting Your Learning  Details are within your DCC Learner Guide.  Financial hardship should not be a barrier to learning.  Through the Access Fund the service is able to support learners finding it hard to meet the cost of exam fees.  Ask for an application form and guidelines. Be prepared to give brief details of your financial circumstances.

17. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 17 Childcare  See the DCC Learner Guide for details on how to apply for creche places where available  Financial assistance may be available to help where learners are finding it hard to meet the cost of childcare Crèche facilities may only be available on certain days/times and at certain centres

18. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 18 Additional Learning Needs  See the DCC Learner Guide for further details  The service can provide support workers, special equipment etc to help individuals to undertake their chosen course.  Needs are individual and you will need to talk to your tutor who can also arrange for you to see a support worker who will discuss your needs with you. This may already be in progress from your enrolment form.

19. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 19 Skills for Life  See the DCC Learner Guide for further details  Maths and English are classed as ‘Skills for Life’.  You may want help or to improve your Maths, Spelling, Reading etc.  These courses are free!  The courses go up to Level 2 (GCSE)

20. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 20 Information, Advice and Guidance  See the DCC Learner Guide for further details  Centre staff can give you information and leaflets on further courses  Your tutor and Programme Manager can give you more details about our courses, including progression routes at any of our centres  Our IAG Worker can offer you a free, confidential one-to-one interview about career and work opportunities etc. A leaflet for this is contained in the Learner Guide and this tells you how you can arrange an interview.

21. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 21 Equal Opportunities  See the DCC Learner Guide for further details The service promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to the removing of all forms of discriminatory actions and practices.

22. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 22 If you are not satisfied  See the DCC Learner Guide for further details  If you are unhappy with any aspect of your learning first speak to your tutor and talk over the situation.  If this does not resolve the matter or you feel unable to speak to your tutor, then ask to see your Programme Manager.  Area Manager  Head of Service  County Council - Complaints procedure.

23. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 23 Time Table A calendar of term times is enclosed within your Learner Guide. It roughly follows the holidays of local schools. In case of bad weather e.g. snow – please ring the centre to ensure your class is still running. If possible cancellations are announced on Radio Derby 104.5, 95.3 or 96FM.

24. Derbyshire County Council Children and Younger Adults Department Updated August 2010 24 We do hope you enjoy your time with us and achieve your learning goals.