Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Tel: 01656 643643
Text: 01656 643644
Fax: 01656 668126
Email: talktous@bridgend.gov.uk

Opening times
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

How to find us

Computers

Computers for the Terrified - Module 1

Free to Bridges into Work participants

As the name suggests, this course is for complete beginners. Over the eight weeks you will gain an understanding of the different components of a computer, how to use a mouse and how to print documents.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Pyle Life Centre

Angelo Pucella

Thu

7 - 9pm

8

1

Computers for the Terrified - Module 2

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of computers. The module will focus on word processing to allow you to create your own professional-looking documents.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Bridgend Carer's Centre

(Only for carers)

Alison Rogers

Thu

1 - 3pm

8

1

Nolton Church Hall

Alison Rogers

Tue

10am - 12pm

8

1

Nolton Church Hall

Alison Rogers

Wed

1 - 3pm

8

1

Pencoed Comprehensive School

Linda Powles

Thu

7 - 9pm

8

1

Pyle Life Centre

Myrta Teale

Wed

7 - 9pm

(Limited spaces available)

8

1

Computers for the Terrified - Module 3

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course is suitable for those who have already done the previous modules of Computers for the Terrified or who already have a basic knowledge of using a computer. Over the eight weeks you will cover the basics of word-processing, spreadsheets and databases to enable you to produce more professional-looking documents, whether at home or work.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Bryntirion Junior School

Andy Fair

Thu

1 - 3pm

(Limited spaces available)

8

1

Digital Imaging Beginners - Module 3

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course incorporates image/photographic manipulation and editing, i.e. red eye, cropping and montages. You will also be shown how to use a generic scanner in order to transfer images from hard copy to digital format to be held on your PC.

Please note that this course does not include camera features/functions or photographic composition. You must be computer literate as this course will not cover the basics of using a computer.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Noddfa Chapel

Andy Fair

Mon

9.30 - 11.30am

(Limited spaces available)

8

1

Introduction to Internet and Email

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course is for anyone who wants to get to grips with using the internet and sending emails. You must be computer literate as this course will not cover the basics of using a computer.

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Bryntirion Junior School

Mark Casling

Wed

7 - 9pm

8

1

Internet and Email Improvers

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course is for anyone who wants to get to grips with using the internet and sending emails. You must be computer literate as this course will not cover the basics of using a computer.

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Porthcawl Comprehensive School

Michael Cartwright

Mon

7 - 9pm

(Limited spaces available)

8

2

Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen

Anthony Hughes

Wed

7 - 9pm

(Limited spaces available)

8

2

Newsletters, Posters and Flyers

Free to Bridges into Work participants

If you have seen posters or flyers and wondered 'How do they do that?' or even 'I'd like to have a go at creating a poster', then this course may be for you. Using Desktop publishing programmes, you too can create posters, flyers or leaflets to advertise events or to create a more professional newsletter. This is a level 1 course aimed at learners who would like to use technology to create such articles.

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Bryntirion Junior School

Alison Rogers

Wed

10am - 12pm

8

1

Evanstown Community Centre

Alison Rogers

Mon

9.30 - 11.30am

8

1

Noddfa Chapel

Alison Rogers

Tue

1 - 3pm

8

1

Porthcawl Comprehensive School

Linda Powles

Mon

7 - 9pm

8

1

PC Maintenance - Module 2

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This course will show learners how to (re)install, maintain and update Windows to keep a computer running efficiently. The course will cover creating boot disks and recovering software and drivers to be reinstalled as well as creating partitions on drives.

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Bryntirion Junior School

Andy Fair

Tue

9.30 - 11.30am

(Limited spaces available)

8

2

Pyle Life Centre

Andy Fair

Fri

9.30 - 11.30am

(Limited spaces available)

8

2

Web Design for Beginners - Module 2

Free to Bridges into Work participants

This class is for those who know nothing in relation to web design. This course has been designed for those who wish to learn how to design a functioning web site. It will take you through the stages from conception-designing-building. You will learn how to insert hyperlinks, the use of colour and the difference between good and bad design.

 

Venue

Tutor

Day

Time

Wks

Level

Cynffig Comprehensive School

Mark Casling

Tue

7 - 9pm

(Limited spaces available)

8

1

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