DIWC is an SQA accredited centre. This enables you to gain a formal qualification and prepares you for work and further studies.
Dundee & Angus College (ESOL)
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Volunteering Skills Award
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European Computing Driving License
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Dundee & Angus College ESOL
When ?
Tuesday 10am – 12pm
Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 12pm
What is it for?
Women wanting to learn English as a second language, and gain an SQA qualification
What is covered?
Our ESOL classes are taught by tutors from Dundee and Angus College. This course is designed to improve skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. Students who pass the exam are awarded an SQA certificate, gain confidence and improve their chances of finding work.
What can I gain?
Students who pass the certificate are awarded an SQA certificate, gain confidence and improve their chances of finding work. We offer different levels of ESOL classes: all students are assessed individually to make sure we offer the most suitable course.Levels available are Access 2 and National 3
Volunteering Skills Award – SQA Qualification
When?
Tuesday 10am – 12pm
Who is it for?
If you are keen to share your skills and experience, make friends and become part of a vibrant community, then the volunteering award is the course for you.
What is covered?
This is an SQA accredited course that allows you to gain a qualification while carrying out a volunteering role.The course involves: finding out about volunteer organisations, carrying out a self assessment of your skills and abilities, undertaking a number of hours volunteering at DIWC, keeping a log book of your activities, and carrying out a small project.
What can I gain?
Award in Volunteering Skills SCQF Level 3, 4 or 5 and Work experience as a volunteer at DIWC
European Computing Driving License – ECDL
When?
Monday 10am – 12pm
Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
Who is it for?
This course will suit any woman who wants to improve their computer skills and gain a recognised qualification. Some
experience of computers is essential, and preferably Microsoft Word.
What is covered?
This is an SQA accredited course that is made up of 7 modules:IT Security, IT Users Fundamental, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database. PowerPoint Presentation and Outlook
What can I gain?
ECDL stands for European Computer Driving License, and is a popular computing qualification from the British Computing Society: equivalent to SQCF level 5
