Access to Learning

Access to learning within the Work Zone has been developed to assist and support individuals in improving their skills for the workplace. So if you want to improve your computer skills before applying for a new job, use the Internet for online training, or learn about development opportunities your adviser will recommend the appropriate training.

Building on existing skills and learning new ones

Your adviser will assist and direct you in putting together an action plan to identify which skills you may wish to develop.

Learning to type programmes are designed for people who wish to learn, improve or maintain their keyboard skills. Over the course, clients may work at their own pace through the interactive programme with personalised instruction, skill-building games and exercises.

Taking a course in IT skills is a good way to get into the world of computer literacy or simply to boost your confidence on the PC. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) consists of seven modules covering core areas of IT. Now the benchmark for basic computer literacy, the standard is increasingly proving its worth as the broad demand for computer and keyboard skills in the workplace continues to rise.

Internet access is made available for careers information and links to online training. The lending library includes a variety of texts on employment subjects such as IT, occupations and training.