Programme Highlights

• English Language Training: Supports learners from Pre-Entry to Level 1, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help them communicate effectively in daily life and the workplace.
• Employability Skills Development: Learners receive support with CV writing, job applications, interview skills, and job searching.
• Digital Skills Training: Helps participants gain confidence using computers, online job applications, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for everyday tasks.
• Confidence Building: Tailored sessions help learners become more self-assured in professional and social situations.
• Support for Over-50s: Special guidance for older learners to overcome age-related employment barriers and access job opportunities.
• One-to-One Careers Advice: Each learner works with a dedicated careers adviser to plan their learning and career path.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this fully funded programme, learners must:

• Be aged 19 or over.
• Live in London Borough of Islington.
• Be unemployed and receiving benefits.
• You must be referred by your Work Coach
• Have not previously completed a similar qualification at the same level.

A full eligibility assessment will be completed during the Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) session.

Enrolment Process

If you are interested in joining the ESOL with Employability Programme, please ask your Work Coach to email us. You will receive full details about the course and complete a short assessment to determine your English level.

Contact Information

Address: Intech Centre, 362 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3PD
Phone: 020 7354 5655
Email: info@intechcentre.com

About Intech Centre

Established in 1999, Intech Centre is a leading Training, Careers Advice, and Examination Centre in Islington. With over 24 years of experience, we provide fully funded courses in Functional Skills, IT, ESOL, Employability, and Digital Skills, helping individuals improve their skills and career prospects.

IT Level 2 (ICDL Extra) course  is set up as individual online learning. This would require you to be independent up to a certain level and have the appropriate IT skills to work the programme. However, you shall have a highly qualified and skilled tutor to assist your throughout your whole programme and agree on your mandatory attendance days. They shall track your progress and offer you support through session plans, individual sessions, mini tests and assignments as well as any additional learning material that they may feel you require in accordance with any difficulties that you may face.

By the end of this course you shall update your IT skills in the following areas:

Microsoft Word
Microsoft word has quickly become one of the most used programmes within employment, therefore, this section will focus on teaching you how to use it in detail. This will vary from basics such as how to change the font, style and/or size of your text to how to create detailed adjustments to suite you needs, for instance, adding hyperlinks to your work.

Microsoft Excel
The use of Microsoft Excel is ever growing and is becoming a very convenient and simple way to store data. Therefore, in this section you shall learn in detail how to enter data into excel, create spreadsheets and work out sums.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most favoured programmes when it comes to creating presentations. You shall learn how to create different presentation slides, choose different backgrounds and adaptations as well has how to include different graphs in accordance with your needs.

Improving Productivity of Using IT
This final section shall teach you how to identify the most effective programme of the above to use in accordance with work at hand and the programme that is most cost effective.

As part of your IT Level 1 (ICDL Essentials) course you will cover the following topics:

IT User Fundamentals
IT User Fundamentals will show you how to maintain the hardware, software and files that your computer uses, so it keeps working well. You will learn how to:

• use the right IT systems to meet your needs;
• organise, store and access information on the desktop or in folders and files;
• follow and understand the need for online safety; and
• carry out routine maintenance of IT systems, like updating your software and maintaining your drives and discs.

Electronic Communication
Email and the internet give us access to a whole new world of online communication and entertainment. This course focuses on communicating by email and over the internet. You will learn how to:

• send, receive and organise emails using Microsoft Outlook Express;
• use attachments;
• manage an address book of contacts or distribution lists;
• use instant messaging and internet conferencing;
• plan your social life by using the internet and social media to find information, organise events and buy tickets;
• use a search engine to find, bookmark, save and print information from websites;
• buy and pay for goods safely on the web;
• use the calendar and task manager in Outlook to plan events and manage your time and tasks;
• download useful software and use the internet to transfer files legally and safely; and
• publish information on your own website, web space or blog.

IT Security for Users
IT Security for Users will help you to understand the IT security threats facing computers, so you can protect your data and stay safe. You will learn how to:

• create user accounts and passwords to protect your personal data on the web;
• understand the risks of online communities and social networking;
• understand different types of malware and what they can do to your computer;
• prevent viruses getting onto your computer through spam email;
• avoid online fraud, like phishing scams;
• keep your network secure, especially when using wi-fi;
  back up data and recognise different portable storage devices like USB sticks and recordable DVDs; and
• understand how data protection laws work.

The Functional Skills Maths course is structured as individual online learning. This requires you to be independent up to a certain level and have the appropriate IT skills to work the programme.

You will however have a highly qualified and skilled tutor assisting you throughout your learning. They will oversee your progress including learning, mini tests, Skills Checks and assignments. You can request 30-minutes tutor support session each week if you feel you need support to overcome the difficulties you face in your learning content.  

By the end of the course, you will have updated your Maths skills in the following areas:

Whole numbers
This area of the programme shall bring you back to the basics by teaching you how to work with whole numbers which is the starting point for number confidence. This includes the calculation of whole numbers, ratios, formulae and proportions.

Fractions, decimals and percentages
You shall learn how to calculate mixed fractions and improper fractions, helping you further improve your mathematical skills. In addition, you will also learn how to convert fractions to decimals and percentages. These skills will assist you with day to day tasks such working out a 20% discount in the sales.

Common measures
Measuring skills are essential and are used on a daily basis for things such as measuring food for a recipes. Therefore, in this section of the programme, you shall learn how to measure area, volume and perimeter, how to apply measurements to diagrams as well as different shapes and angles.

Shapes and space (2D and 3D)
Shape skills can help you with everything from using space effectively when you are packing, to stacking shelves or planning a new room layout. In this section of the programme, you shall learn how to composite shapes, examine symmetrical shapes, nets and different viewpoints, such as bird’s eye view.

Handling data
This refers to statistical analysis. It will include gathering data from different graphs, charts and diagrams as well as calculating different types of averages.

The Functional Skills English course is structured as individual online learning. This requires you to be independent up to a certain level and have the appropriate IT skills to work the programme.

You will however have a highly qualified and skilled tutor assisting you throughout your learning. They will track your progress and offer you support through session plans, individual sessions, mini tests and assignments as well as providing additional learning material they feel you may require to overcome any difficulties you may face.

By the end of the course, you will have updated your English skills in the following areas:

Reading
If you find reading challenging on a daily basis, this course will help you in overcoming this barrier. You will learn how to read effectively, grasping the context and purpose of a text, and identifying the different techniques used in accordance with the style of writing.

Writing
You will be shown how to plan your work in detail and how to structure it accordingly as to bring your points across in the most effective way. This will in turn enable you to write more clearly.

Vocabulary, Grammar & Spelling
You will learn the basic uses of grammar, improve your spelling and widen your vocabulary. This will include differentiating between tenses, learning how to use punctuation effectively and practicing your spelling through set activities.

Speaking
You will improve your communications skills with the assistance of your tutor. You will be encouraged to communicate and share your ideas verbally, present information and ask questions.

E-Learning

• Online modules designed to boost your knowledge and awareness of what employers require
• IT Entry Level module also available if required

Information & Advice on Employability

• Advice and practice on improving workplace communication skills and knowledge
• Careers Advice and Guidance in choosing a suitable career option (or training programme, if applicable)

CVs & Cover letters

• Assistance with developing and finalising your CV
• Introduction to cover letters and assistance with making one

Job Searching Online

• Registering with and using job sites
• Email address if you do not have one
• Advice and practice with looking and applying for work online

Interview Techniques

• Interview preparation and questions
• Mock Interview conducted with Tutor

By the end of this course you shall update your IT skills in the following areas:

Microsoft Word
You will develop advanced word processing skills to format text and tables, work with referencing features and create tables of contents. You will improve your productivity by using fields, forms and templates. You will learn how to use advanced mail merge and macros, work with master documents and subdocuments, and work with watermarks, sections, headers and footers.

Microsoft Excel
You will develop your skills with Excel to an advanced level so you can use sophisticated functions, create charts and apply advanced chart formatting features, work with tables and lists to analyse, filter and sort data. You will learn how to create and use scenarios and pivot tables, validate and audit spreadsheet data. You will enhance your productivity by working with named cell ranges, macros and templates. And you will learn about applying spreadsheet security.

Microsoft Access
You will develop your skills in using Microsoft Access including: understanding key concepts in database development and usage, creating a relational database, designing and refining queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations, using controls and sub forms to enhance forms and improve functionality. You will also learn how to create report controls to perform calculations and work with macros.

Microsoft PowerPoint
You will learn how to make advanced PowerPoint presentations including: how to understand your target audience, creating and modifying templates and formatting slide backgrounds. You will learn how to use built-in drawing and image tools, apply advanced chart formatting features and create and edit diagrams, insert movies and sound and apply built-in animation features. You will focus on how to work with custom slide shows, apply slide show setting, and control a slide show.

Improving Productivity of Using IT
Finally, you will focus on how to improve your productivity in general through IT use.

The BCS Essential Digital Skills for Work Entry 3 (IT for Beginners) course is composed of five skill areas:

1. Using Devices and Handling Information Learners will be able to navigate devices and the internet to find and store information.
2. Creating and Editing Learners will be able to create a variety of document types and perform straightforward editing techniques.
3. Communicating Learners will be able to communicate and manage contacts using a suitable online method such as email or video calling.
4. Transacting Learners will be able to fill in online forms to make safe, secure purchases.
5. Being Safe and Responsible Online Learners will know how to keep devices and information secure. Learners will also be able to identify and demonstrate responsible behaviour and report any concerns.