Riverside IT
123-125 Lambeth Walk
London SE11 6EE

Tel: 020 7582 5322

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UK Online ICT Centre

 

Based on Lambeth Walk, Kennington and part of a project developed by Estate Skills Partnership, under Lambeth Housing Regeneration Service we provide the local community with free training to enhance local skills helping local people develop their true potential

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The centre provides Information Communication Technology (ICT) training for up to 10 students per session.  One single session can last up to 3 hours with short break intervals incorporated throughout the duration. 

 

The centre is open from 9.00am –5.00pm Monday to Friday (and opens late on Thursday until 8.00pm). Courses normally start at 10am or 1pm.

 

What is UK Online?

  • UK Online is a Government initiative to help everyone use the Internet effectively.

  • We’re here to help you, your family and your business get online and make the most of the Internet.

  • UK Online Centres are sponsored by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and run by Estate Skill Partnership to provide people with access to new technologies and help to develop skills to use the Internet.

  • Our UK Online (ICT) Centres bring learning, education, vocational skills training and employment support to the residents of Lambeth, especially those who require access to ICT for training and to look for work.

 

TRAINING COURSES

 

ECDL

European Computer Driving Licence – An widely recognised IT qualification, a must for many jobs. Very helpful for filling in any gaps in your IT know-how.

Level:              Intermediate

Time:                Tuesday 10am-1pm

                        Thursday 5pm-8pm

Duration:          36 weeks

 

CLAiT 2006

The CLAiT course is ideal for people who have little or no experience with computers (or even if you’ve forgotten most what you knew!). A nationally recognised qualification for beginners.

Level:              Beginners

Time:                Thursday 10am-1pm

                        Friday 10am-1pm

Duration:          20 weeks

 

INTRO TO WEB DESIGN

Need to get your message across? Learn the basics of webpage design and share your hobbies and interests online. (Course requires Word Processing Level 1 or equivalent.)

Level:              Intermediate

Time:                Tuesday

                        2.00pm – 5.00pm

Duration:          10 weeks

 

INTRO TO COMPUTING

This is an uncomplicated introduction to computers.

Level:              Beginners (Entry Level)

Time:                Thursday

                        2.00pm-5.00pm

Duration:          10 weeks

 

SKILLS FOR LIFE

Back to work? Want to help your children with their homework? An ideal course to brush up your skills

Level:              Beginners (Entry Level)

Time:                Wednesday

                        11.00am – 1.00pm (literacy)

                        2.00pm-4pm (numeracy)

Duration:          10 weeks

 

ESOL

For people whose first language is not English. This course will develop your written and spoken English skills.

Level:              Beginners

Time:                Monday

                        10am – 1pm    

WHERE TO FIND US

 

 

Location:  In the square on Lambeth Walk (No. 125)

                   next to Sure-Start.

 

Buses:      3, 59, 159, 360 (Kennington Road)

 

                   C10, 77, 344

                   (Lambeth Palace)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE CENTRE

 

Statement of Policy

 

We are committed to equal opportunities for all students of the centre, irrespective of sex, colour, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

 

We welcome diversity among students and aim to encourage all those students to realise their full potential by creating conditions, which are conducive to good learning.

 

We believe that achievement of equality of opportunity will be in the best interest of the centre as a whole and our individual students. Consequently, we are committed not only to uphold the letter of the law, but also to promote diversity and equality of opportunity throughout the centre.

 

In order to put our policy of equal opportunities into practice, we are committed to the following (in no particular order)

- Publicising this policy to staff and students of the centre

- Developing and implementing an action plan to put this policy into practice in the centre and keeping the action plan under review

- Providing training and guidance in equal opportunities for staff

- Promoting fair procedures for the admission and assessment of students

- Promoting working and learning environments, which are accessible to all, such as using large print, translations, changing computer settings and furnishings

- Using language in official communication which reflects the letter and spirit of this policy

- Reviewing existing procedures to ensure that they avoid inappropriate discrimination in their operation.

- Developing and publicising a mechanism for resolving complaints under this policy

- Using disciplinary procedures when dealing with serious breaches of this policy

Riverside IT

 

“…free computer training for the local community”

 

 

·       Develop New Skills

·       Build confidence

·       Learn in a supportive environment

 

Riverside IT

UK Online ICT Centre

125 Lambeth Walk
Riverside
London
SE11 6EE

 

Phone: 020 7582 5322

 

 

“Estate Skills Partnership” in partnership with the “Riverside Community Development Trust”

 

 

Kate Hoey presenting certificates at Riverside IT 24 May 2005

 

RCDT, Riverside Community Development Trust, 20 Newburn Street London SE11 5PJ . Tel: 020 7820 0555 . Fax: 020 7926 2778 . Email: info@rcdt.org

RCDT is supported by the London Development Agency, Lambeth Endowed Charities and Pedlar's Acre Trust (Lambeth Council)
RCDT is a member of the Development Trusts Association: www.dta.org.uk

RCDT is a company limited by guarantee registered in England No. 4425329, and a registered charity No. 1101561