Learndirect


Learndirect courses with Merton College

Learndirect is a drop-in facility, where students can choose from a huge range of courses and learn at their own pace on-line. We operate a Learndirect Centre at Mitcham Library, in Mitcham town centre (157 London Road, CR4 2YR).

The Opening hours are:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30am till 7pm
Wednesday: 9:30am till 1pm
Friday: 9:30am till 4:30pm

People can find out more about Learndirect courses and enrol either at Mitcham Library, or at Merton College. You can also ring us on 020 8640 6419.

Our qualifications

- Adult Numeracy and Literacy - European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - ITQ

You can use your Skills for Life course to help you achieve a nationally recognised Certificate in Adult Literacy or Numeracy. They measure skills at an equivalent level to other national qualifications.The qualifications that you can get are:

  • Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 1
  • Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 2
  • Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 1
  • Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 2

To get a Certificate, you need to take and pass a short test. It's multiple choice, only 40 questions long and most people take it on a computer so they can answer the questions at the touch of a button. You can take the test in the relaxed atmosphere of your local accredited learndirect centre.What's more, taking any Certificate test is FREE to adult learners in England and Wales.If you wish to study towards this qualification, you should discuss it with your local learndirect centre before you start learning. You can then agree how and where assessment for your qualification will take place.

The European Computer Driving Licence (or ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for computer users everywhere.Through it you will gain the confidence, basic skills and knowledge to use computers and a wide range of common IT software packages. What's more you don't need any prior IT knowledge or experience to do it.

 

learndirect courseECDL Module:
(The following courses provide you with the knowledge you will need to match the ECDL modules) :
Introducing Computers - Level 2 Module 1 Basic Concepts of Information Technology
and
Module 2 Using the Computer & Managing Files
Word Processing - Level 2Module 3 Word Processing
Spreadsheets - Level 2Module 4 Spreadsheets
Databases - Level 2Module 5 Databases
Presentations - Level 2Module 6 Presentations
Electronic Communication - Level 2Module 7 Information & Communication
Or 
The Complete ECDLCovers all 7 ECDL modules, Prepare for the ECDL and ECDL Module Tests in one course

Contact details for Learndirect

Contact Jatinder for further information on Learndirect courses available at our centre.

Telephone 020 8640 6419

E-mail: learndirect@merton.ac.uk

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Important

Merton College recently merged with South Thames College. The former Merton College now becomes the South Thames College Merton Campus. All applications for places at Merton College remain valid and courses currently provided at the Merton Campus continue to be offered. This website remains in operation for information on Merton campus courses and applications for courses at Merton. For information about other South Thames College sites and courses please visit the South Thames College website.

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CLICK HERE for the national Learndirect web site

Contact

Morden Park Centre:
Tel: 020 8408 6400
Fax: 020 8408 6666

Admissions Centre:
Tel: 020 8408 6500

E-mail:
info@merton.ac.uk

Where are we

Merton College
Morden Park, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5QX.

10 minutes walk from
Morden tube station.

5 minutes walk from
Morden South train station.

On bus routes:
80, 93, 154.