South Yorkshire CentreICT SUITE
Ben Parkinson training to use a computer at SYCIL
ICT Suite Courses
Our next round of course will be starting around September.
We are running four courses at the moment:
- Confidence with Computers, for those who have very limited or no experience of using a computer.
- Desktop Publishing Essential Techniques, you will be shown how to create posters and newsletters.
- Basic Internet and Email, including webmail.
- Basic Spreadsheets and Databases, Using Excel and Access 2007.
Why not give it a go and call Ray on 01302 892942.
Tony's Story - How I learned to use the computer
Six months ago I would never have dreamed, that I would be sitting here at a computer writing this note.
I had always viewed any computer with a great deal of suspicion, but now thanks to Ray at Sycil here I am.
I still have a lot to learn but I feel as though I have really achieved something, ITS NOTHING SORT OF A MIRACLE. I know that if I can do it then anybody can, so don't be afraid start to day, otherwise you will never know what you are missing.
Tony's Success
Tony has now completed the Confidence and received his NOCN Accreditation, he has since completed a Desktop Publishing course and is now gone on to our Basic Internet and Email course.
Alternative Computer Access Assessments
Please click on the link below to download a catalogue of the equipment we have in the ICT Suite
Use of computers and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now fundamental to most aspects of daily life from work to leisure. In addition ICT empowers and enriches many people's lives bringing together communities, opening up new vistas of opportunity and providing access to a wealth of services and information. It is essential therefore to ensure that all members of the community have the ability to access the technology and use the equipment.
People with difficulties accessing ICT via conventional methods may benefit from the provision of specialist mechanisms or devices, such as:
Enabling or altering built in facilities within software (e.g. windows)
- Sticky keys
- Magnifier
- Narrator
- Mouse speed
Or specific devices such as:
- Alternative mouse pointers
- Colour schemes
- Font and icon sizes
- Alternative keyboards such as mini, expanded and coloured keyboards
- Alternative mice such as a trackball, joystick, touchpad
- Magnification software and hardware
- Screen reading software
- Speech recognition software
- Switch access with specialist accessibility software
All our courses require you to attend a Pre Course Assessment; this lets us find out what your computer equipment requirements are.
Alternative Computer Access Equipment, Joy Sticks, Buddy Buttons.
At SYCIL we have a range of specialist equipment. We can offer Alternative Computer Access Assessments to individuals and professionals.
To find out more about the equipment we have or for more information please download our ICT Assessment Leaflet or email Ray Curtis.
ICT Assessment LeafletRay Curtis
Computer Training at SYCIL
Forget large class sizes, forget waiting ages for help, at SYCIL we can offer computer training in a STRESS FREE environment, we only train with two learners at a time and we can offer one to one training if required, all this ensures you get 100% of your tutors attention. All our Information Technology courses are free and are available to disabled people and their carers, if you are unsure that you are eligible please don't hesitate to call me, Ray 01302 892942.
This is what some of our learners have said about computer training with SYCIL:
"Excellent tuition, Ray is very patient and if I made any mistakes I was not made to feel silly, I felt at ease asking any questions"
"Brilliant course"
"I would recommend this course to anyone to build confidence"
If you don't want to do a full course but just want a few weeks to learn the basics, give us a call, we can tailor training to fit your needs.
If you know someone who may benefit from this service please use this Referral Form to pass their details on to us.