Courses
WOMEN INTO TECHNOLOGY
Women hoping to return to work or a course of studies are faced with special obstacles such as childcare, low confidence and lack of up to date technical skills.
Fife Women’s Technology Centre has been helping women to overcome many of these problems for over 17 years.
We provide part time training in New Technology and Career and Personal Development. This training is delivered in a supportive atmosphere to a high standard.
By the end of the Course, trainees will have had the opportunity to gain NQ modules in a variety of subjects, which will assist them in gaining employment or accessing further or higher education.
To be accepted on this training programme, women must be over 18, unemployed (or working part time) and committed to a part time Course. No academic qualifications are necessary and those on benefit should not be affected.
The Course is for women living in the Fife area, particularly in areas of high unemployment; for lone parents; for women over 40 returning to work; for women of ethnic origin and for women with disabilities.
The course is run on a part time basis and is mainly in line with current school terms. A work placement may be provided with a local company or industry towards the end of the training programme.
TRAINEES WITH CHILDREN
…will be helped by Administrative staff in the Centre, who will advise on appropriate methods of childcare. All costs will be met by the Centre.
Assistance may also be given with transport costs.
IT ESSENTIALS – (A+ Certified Computer Technician Training)
A+ Certification is an industry-recognised credential that certifies the competency of PC specialists. The Certification programme is supported by major computer hardware and software manufacturers, vendors, distributors, resellers and publishers. A+ Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person (male or female) seeking a job in the computer industry!
To obtain this Certificate the student must pass the Comptia exams.
No specific qualifications are required to undertake this Training.
CISCO NETWORKING - Local Academy
The Internet is touching every part of our lives – the way we work, live, play and learn. Behind this revolution, you’ll find CISCO systems. Virtually all Internet traffic passes across CISCO technology.
Technology is revolutionising almost every aspect of our lives. The only thing holding us back is knowledge. Companies the world over need talented people (male and female) with the skills and know-how to drive their businesses forward into the Internet economy.
The Cisco Networking Academy Program was started in 1997 to help students gain the real world skills so in demand in the Internet economy. The curriculum combines the theory and practice of designing, developing and implementing the networks that drive modern organisations. And beyond this, it teaches the teamwork skills that are essential for success in today’s market.
We are a local CISCO Academy, and liaise with Adam Smith College (who are a Regional Academy), to provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills they’ll need to compete in the Internet economy.
The Programme consists of four semesters, will run over a one year period, and is designed to teach students the skills needed to design, build and maintain small to medium size networks. This provides them with the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or further their education and training in the electronic communication or computer networking fields.
European Computer Driving Licence (E.C.D.L. )
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is available to individuals who require to update their general IT skills.
The ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification that covers the key concepts of computing and it’s practical applications in the workplace and society in general.
It also recognises the existing ability of people who can competently use a computer but do not have any formal computer related qualifications. It is broken down into seven modules. Potential candidates are required to complete all seven modules in order to gain the qualification.
Each assessment is a short course in it’s own right and is not directly linked to any of the others. The ECDL normally lasts between 15-160 hours, depending on the experience of the individual, and can be done on ½ day or day release.
• Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
• Using a Computer and Managing Files
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases and Filing Systems
• Presentation and Drawing
• Information Network Services
The ECDL is open to anyone – regardless of age, education, experience or background. It is designed to allow the individual to proceed at their own pace and work through the programme in their own order of preference. Once started, some candidates may only need assessment supervision. On completion of all 7 modules, your logbook will be sent to the national ECDL office at the British Computer Society where it will be exchanged for a European Computer Driving Licence.