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Name of Course:	Surf.direct
Provider:	Learndirect
Awarding body:	Pittmans
What does the course cover?
Surf.direct is a user-friendly introduction to the basic skills needed to use a computer and the Internet. This course is aimed at those learners who have no prior knowledge of how to use a computer and would like to learn to use the Internet for practical and fun reasons. The learner will start at the very beginning with sections on starting the computer and how to use the mouse and the keyboard. It then moves on at a steady pace until they are confident enough to search the Internet and send and receive emails. This is a CD-ROM based course, which includes plenty of games and activities for learners to practice their skills throughout. Modules Mouse Tutorial Using the mouse - Introduction How to hold the mouse The pointer Double-clicking Click-and-drag Introduction to Computers What is a computer system The computer desktop Menus and Toolbars Introduction to the Internet History of the Internet What else can the Internet do? Security Netiquette and Copyright The World Wide Web Introduction to the WWW Web browsers and web address The favourites and history features Saving and printing Moving around the web E-mail Introduction to E-mail How E-mail works Creating and sending an E-mail Receiving and working with E-mail Finding Information How to find a website Using a search engine Other ways of finding websites Search tips Exploring Some Websites Channel 4 — The learner takes a look around the time team section of the Channel 4 website Tesco — The learner is shown how to make use of the Internet to shop for groceries Barclays — The learner is shown how the Internet can help them to transfer money from one account to another
What does the course cost?
The course costs £10
How is the course taught?
A Self play CD-ROM which when loaded into the computer displays very user friendly instructions for you to follow on the screen. Centre staff are also on hand if you get stuck at any point.
How long will the course take?
The whole course takes about 6 hours, but you can break it down into chunks and do as much or as little as you like at a pace that suits you. If you forget something you can go back over it as many times as you like. At the end of each section there is a game which will help you practice the skills you have learnt.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements or prior knowledge needed for this course. Don’t worry if you haven’t used a computer before as you will get help from the tutor in the centre. The course is open to anybody over the age of 16 who is not in full time education.
How do I start?
Once you have filled in the enrolment forms and we have registered you with Learndirect you can start.
Where can you get further information?
Either by telephoning Ilfracombe (01271) 879897 / Braunton (01271) 815812 / Torrington & Westward Ho! (01805) 626120 / Barnstaple (01271) 345851 / Okehampton (08137) 53276 or calling in at the centres.

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