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Tech Week - Scratch

As part of Tech Week I am taking a look at Scratch. With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games and animations. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively and reason systematically. This is a great fun easy to use tool for anyone interested in gaming and coding. It is free to download onto a PC or Tablet by clicking on the following link:  https://scratch.mit.edu/download

For excellent tutorials and activities click on:  https://scratch.mit.edu/ideas

  For more information on Tech Week go to:  https://www.techweek.ie/

Social Distancing tips from our Trainees

This week we’ll be posting some positive experiences and tips our trainees have been sharing with us about how they are coping with Social Distancing.

Today they tell us about all the things they’ve managed to achieve at home while social distancing.

"I have reorganised the bedroom, cleaned the house and even started back running by myself again.  I have learned that social distancing is something that everyone should take heed of.”  (Kyle, Sports Trainee)

“I have been keeping the chores up to date such as loading and reloading the dishwasher, doing the laundry and cleaning the floors.  I have also been able to improve my drawing skills and hope to start working on a story or a comic to keep me busy during the weeks of quarantine.”  ( Alex, Hairdressing Trainee)

“Babysitting my niece, I was helping to clean the house.” (Katie, Catering Trainee)

“Got the time to do things I enjoy I don't usually have the time to do, spent more time with family.”  (Anonymous, Sports Trainee)

“I’ve started to read a book.”  (Reece, Computer Trainee)

“I cleaned out my room and I’m doing things around the house to help out.”  (Makayla, Sports Trainee)

“I am working at home doing course work.”  (Zikrullah, Computer Trainee)

“Done circuits daily.”  (Oskar, Sports Trainee)

"The positive thing is that I help the family clean the house and my room"  (Ahmad, Computer Trainee)"

“I have fixed up my room helped my mum around the house and watched films”  (Alice, Hairdressing Trainee)

“Painting the house, reorganising my wardrobe and working on cars.” (Dylan, Computer Trainee)

“Reorganised a few things in my room.”  (Joey, Computer Trainee)

“Cleaning and arranging the house, sterilizing cans from stores, sterilizing electronic devices, repairing things if needed and retrieving the family’s memories.”  (Anonymous, Computer Trainee)

Check back in tomorrow for more ‘Social Distancing’ tips from our trainees

Computer Course Vacancies

Courses in Sligo CTC

Computer Course - Computer Modules Level 4 - Certification

There are three level 4 computer modules available in the computer course.  Information Technology Skills is mandatory in order to achieve a QQI Level 4 Major Award Pathway to Employment 4M2010.  Each module is worth 10 credits.  The QQI modules are as follows:

• Information Technology Skills 4N1125 

This module is exam based.  It gives trainees the knowledge and skills in IT concepts and terminology, file management, using the internet, creating and managing a personal email account and developing skills in data entry and word processing.

• Computer Applications 4N1112

There are 3 exam in Computer Applications - Spreadsheets, Database and Computer Graphics.

• Data Entry 4N1113

This module is exam based with three assessments - Speed and Accuracy, Document Production and Proof Reading.

Computer Course - Computer Modules Level 3 - Certification

There are currently four Level 3 computer modules available in the computer course.  A computer module is mandatory in order to achieve a  QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employment Skills 3M0935 (60 credits).  Each computer module is worth 10 credits.  The QQI modules are as follows:

·    Word Processing 3N0588

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to create a range of clear and accurate documents using Microsoft Word. Eg. Menus, Letters, Curriculum Vitae, Tables, Memos, Editing & Formatting. Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end.

·         Spreadsheets 3N0542

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to perform some basic functions of a spreadsheet application using Microsoft Excel. Eg.  apply basic formatting, insert, delete rows, columns, worksheets & create formulas etc.

·         Database Applications 3N0554

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with an understanding of the basic concepts and functions of database using Microsoft Access. Eg. Using tables, queries, forms & reports etc.  Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end.

·         Desktop Publishing 3N0551

The purpose of this module is to equip the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to use Microsoft Publisher to produce a range of publications. Eg. Posters, Greeting cards, Bookmarks, CD covers, Brochures, Calendars & Postcards etc. Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end. 

Spotlight on the Computer Course

Today we will take a look at the computer course in the centre.  With I.T. part of everyday life, this course provides computer training in all commonly used software applications leading to certification in a wide range of QQI modules and ECDL.  Trainees also get the opportunity to engage in digital photography for the purpose of updating and maintaining the centre blog.  The computer group are also actively involved in putting together information stands in the centre and designing posters.

It is mandatory to complete an IT module in order to achieve a major award in the centre.  While the trainees are in the computer group they also attend other timetabled classes  - Art, Communications, Maths, Literacy, Numeracy, Work Experience, Business English and Personal Effectiveness. 

The Importance of Digital Skills

Last weekend the Sunday Business Post published an interesting article on the importance of digital skills in the workplace. Our computer course focuses exactly on this area by covering QQI level 3 and 4 modules along with a full ECDL award.

Good article in today’s ⁦@sundaybusiness⁩ on the importance of digital literacy skills to succeed in the workplace #lifelonglearning #upskilling pic.twitter.com/0hiD9bGTJM

— skillsmidwest (@skillsmidwest) January 20, 2019

Image taken from @skillsmidwest twitter page

Courses starting September 2018

Information Morning Photos

Some photos taken by Karl Brennan of the successful information day

Level 4 Business English with Emer

As part of training in the computer department Emer in conjunction with computers teaches a Business English module with computer trainees on a Friday.  Trainees can undertake the QQI minor award Business English (4N1108).  This module aims is to equip the trainees with the knowledge, skill and competence to communicate accurately and effectively in English in a business context.  Throughout the module trainees examine the various forms of communication, compose business documents and use spoken language in a range of business environments.

Patrick and Kayla have recently completed this module with great success, while Andrew and Gary are commencing it by examining some various key business terms to be included in their business dictionaries.  This is a very useful and beneficial module to have and it also can be used towards  a QQI Level 4 Major Award Pathway to Employment (4M2010).

Computer Course - Office Duties and Information Stands

Alongside computer training this course equips trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to perform routine office duties.  Trainees get the opportunity to learn how to photocopy, use the scanner, laminate, shredding, binding, telephone skills, paper guillotine, filing etc. Andrew helps Marian out in the office doing filing, booklets, purchase requisitions, answering phone, spreadsheets, sign-in sheets, letters etc. The computer group are involved in designing posters for all the health promotion initiatives taking place in the centre.  Over the last few weeks trainees have put together stands including internet safety, recycling and stands for our “Information Morning” taking place next week. 

Internet safety information stand and posters

Trainees working on the information morning stand

Trainees using the photocopier, laminator & paper guillotine

Computer Course - Benefits for trainees using the blog

Computer Course - Sligo CTC Blog

What is a blog?

A blog is a discussion or informational website that is published on the World Wide Web consisting of diary-style text entries. Having a blog Is a great way for Sligo CTC to make themselves known by sharing information and images about what is happening in the centre. We use Google Blogger for publishing our blog.

Leanora working on the blog and Picasa.

What is Picasa?

Picasa is a image organiser and image viewer for organising and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing website. We find Picasa easy to use and is great for creating collages and editing images putting borders, text & filters on them.

What camera do we use?

We use the Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera for taking professional-like pictures and it is easy to use once you get the hang of it. It is a good quality camera with many great features. The trainees love using it to get out and about to take pictures.

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Certification Day 2017

Are you interested in an exciting new course starting in September!