Workplace Computing
Workplace Computing is a programme that teaches more than just core computing skills! As each student progresses through the NZQA unit standards, they experience success and build confidence, in turn this develops a healthy work ethic.
Entry Requirements
The course FREE for those aged 18 years and over, who are registered with Work and Income New Zealand as a Job Seeker.
This programme has three focus areas for participants:
- To assist learners into employment or further training
- To increase numeracy & literacy ability
- To enable learners to gain National Certificates in Computing and Business Administration (Levels 2 & 3) or units towards.
Workplace Computing teaches more than just core computing skills! It runs like a work place would,
encouraging Learners to;
- develop good work practices like getting to work on time
- respect for others and themselves and
- job responsibility.
As each student progresses through the NZQA unit standards they experience success and build confidence, in turn this develops a healthy work ethic. The tutor maintains a fun, family atmosphere to support the learning process to be an enjoyable one.
Topics covered include:
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Internet and email
- Database
- Administration
- Office systems
- Basic accounting
- Interpersonal communication
- Literacy and numeracy assistance
- CV writing
- Work Experience
Class times:
Mon to Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm for 26 weeks
(includes at least 1 day work experience/week)
Learner’s can start on the course at any time when vacancies exist.
Arrange an interview to check suitability and Individual needs
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Contact: workplace@ymcatauranga.org.nz
Telephone: (07) 578 9272 ext 711
