Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician - Mcdst at Govan Initiative Ltd

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Course details

How long is the course?
Variable

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
Microsoft

When does the course begin?
In order to be eligible for the full time waged option, in general, candidates must be over a 6 months unemployed if 25 years plus. We would prefer that they have a good technical grasp before entering the programme. Trainees are employed under a Networks (a former Glasgow Works project) for a maximum of *39 weeks and will attend the programme daily, working from 9am - 5pm. They may leave the programme at any time to find suitable employment and will be paid a gross weekly wage of £187:25. * Length of contract offered is depended on type of course applied for: CCNA - 39 week contractMCDST - 26 week contractPNIE - 18 week contractCompTIA A+ - 26 week contractMOS 26 week contractThe full time option is also available for candidates eligible through the New Deal streamlining route (18-24 years old and 6 months unemployed). This option is offered under FTET, which will not be waged.

Timetable
In order to be eligible for the full time waged option, in general, candidates must be over a 6 months unemployed if 25 years plus. We would prefer that they have a good technical grasp before entering the programme. Trainees are employed under a Networks (a former Glasgow Works project) for a maximum of *39 weeks and will attend the programme daily, working from 9am – 5pm. They may leave the programme at any time to find suitable employment and will be paid a gross weekly wage of £187:25. * Length of contract offered is depended on type of course applied for: CCNA - 39 week contractMCDST - 26 week contractPNIE - 18 week contractCompTIA A+ - 26 week contractMOS 26 week contractThe full time option is also available for candidates eligible through the New Deal streamlining route (18-24 years old and 6 months unemployed). This option is offered under FTET, which will not be waged.

How much will it cost?
Unavailable

Entry Requirements
Basic exposure to a Microsoft Windows operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP, a Microsoft Office suite such as Microsoft Office XP, and Internet Explorer is preferred but not essential.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Hills Trust Community Learning Academy
Govan Initiative Ltd
121 Langlands Road
Govan
Glasgow
G51 3TL

Venue details
Notes: Hills Trust Community Learning Academy was launched in April 2002 with the unveiling of Europe’s first Cisco Systems Sponsored Community Learning Centre. This project has received support by a number of organisations including Scottish Enterprise Network, Glasgow City Council, NTL, IKEA, Panduit, Microsoft and Cisco Systems. The Academy offers a selection of Industry recognised training courses within the Information Technology market, which will provide individuals with the skills necessary to pursue a career in the ICT industry.