I.T. Suite
From Beginners to Advanced Courses
…The I.T. Suite, built as part of the new Hub and opened in February 2020, provides excellent facilities to study anything from basic computing to more complex I.T. courses as well choosing from many available courses to improve your job prospects.
The suite is open to all members of our community on booking system and is open four days a week.
If you wish to book a computer in our I.T. Suite please telephone us 0191 5264213.
Popular Courses
Learn My Way – a basic I.T. course with loads of hidden gems such as: How to Stay Healthy; Managing Your Money; Digital Safety; Universal Credit and Online Shopping
ECDL – a Level 2 qualification in I.T. which is accredited by the British Computer Society
Individual I.T. – Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Databases; Presentations
Where?
Shotton Community Hub. Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery, County Durham DH6 2PQ.
Telephone 0191 5264213
When?
Please make an appointment by phoning in advance.
Employability
We offer a range of courses to assist people into employment or those seeking a career change.
- Customer Service – Level 1
- Health & Safety – Level 2
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Food Safety Level 2
- Manual Handling – Health, Education & Social Care – Level 1
We can’t list all of the courses here but there are hundreds to choose from.
We also provide assistance with creating/updating CVs; letters of application and job search.
Not all people are looking for employment, however, and many use the It Suite for other services we offer such as photocopying; printing; scanning and faxing.
Find us here.
The I.T. Suite
A busy day at the I.T. Centre with local residents making the most of the excellent computer facilities.
Online Success
After completing an online course using the facilities of the I.T. Centre, a local resident now holds a new qualification.
Fun While You Learn
Learning a new skill with friends in an informal atmosphere is both enjoyable and can lead to greater opportunities.