Essential Skills English, Maths, ICT

Targeted at: Any member not already holding an O Level/GCSE in English and/or Maths however the computer (ICT) course is open to anyone.

Course Duration : 16weeks x 3hrs

Accreditation :
* Certificate in Essential Skills – literacy (CCEA)
* Certificate in Basic IT Skills (OCN/OCR)
* Certificate in ICT (CCEA)

These courses have been written to support members to improve skills such as literacy, numeracy and ICT. Each course is available from entry level 1 to level 2. Level 2 is comparable to GCSE C grade.

Courses can be run, once we have 8-10 people from the same area, who would like to start.

Members working in Health Trusts may be able to access this course through their employer in partnership with UNISON.

If you work in a health Trust please register for a place by contacting the relevant person below. If you work elsewhere please contact Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270190.

Belfast Trust, contact Joan Brady 02890 631354 email Joan.Brady@belfasttrust.hscni.net
South East Trust, contact Gary Bottrill 028 91512114
Gary.Bottrill@setrust.hscni.net
Southern Trust, contact Arlene Haslett, 028 3832 3262 Arlene.Haslett@southerntrust.hscni.net
Northern Trust, contact Patricia Beckett 028 9442 4479 patricia.beckett@northerntrust.hscni.net
Western Trust, contact Carolyn McColgan 02871865118 carolyn.mccolgan@westerntrust.hscni.net

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