I think i've found what i want to do. Advice appreciated :)

Fiocca

Fiocca

Fiocca

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Hi all,

now i'm by no means a computer wizz by any stretch but i would love to teach people the very basics of using pc's for example start up shut down, how to use a mouse and using the net through to using files and folders and basic maintenance.

Now i have awful gcse's (due to family issues at the time blah blah) and no qualifications in IT at all or teaching so how could i go about doing this sort of thing as a career?

I've never known what i wanted to do but last night in my drunken state i realised i really enjoyed helping people that had no idea whilst i was doing my temp xmas work at curry's.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

Ben
 
Your local council and/or library may have a scheme to teach people the basics of computing, that might be a good place to find advice about how to get into it.

I can't think of many things worse, I find it bad enough trying to explain to family and I'm prepared to spend more time with them than almost anyone else but good luck with it.
 
Cool thanks. Well i can see where your coming from but i have no lust for anything and never have but i had an old couple come into buy a laptop whilst at curry's and they had no idea how to turn it on! I went through the basics with them and i really got a buzz from teaching them, something i've never had before so it's given me this idea!

I'm unemployed at the mo so it would be a good time to do it!
 
Anymore advice would be greatly appreaciated. Would i need qualifications to start up my own business or to join an existing organisation? For example teaching courses in a college that sort of thing? Or would going to peoples houses be better? I really don't have a clue!
 
Fiocca said:
Anymore advice would be greatly appreaciated. Would i need qualifications to start up my own business or to join an existing organisation? For example teaching courses in a college that sort of thing? Or would going to peoples houses be better? I really don't have a clue!
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Since you don't already have a level 3 qualification the government will fund one for you. Ask for relevant qualifications at a local college's adult education department.
 
How old are you and what experience do you have?

Do you have any relevant experience to teach?

E.g coul you present to a group of people, or do you just want to do 1on 1 stuff?
 
r2d2 said:
How old are you and what experience do you have?

Do you have any relevant experience to teach?

E.g coul you present to a group of people, or do you just want to do 1on 1 stuff?
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I'm 26, in my previous job doing CAD i taught engineers how to use basic 2D microstation (not my actual job role) so i wouldn't mind doing groups or one to one.

I'm not interested in teaching the CAD though as theres no market for it as what i know is very niche. Hence why i havent found another job doing what i was doing before!
 
Fiocca said:
I'm 26, in my previous job doing CAD i taught engineers how to use basic 2D microstation (not my actual job role) so i wouldn't mind doing groups or one to one.

I'm not interested in teaching the CAD though as theres no market for it as what i know is very niche. Hence why i havent found another job doing what i was doing before!
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cool good luck with this. If you really want to do it you will.:)
 
Westyfield2 said:
All I can add is that you must have far more patience than me, good luck with it :).
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Thanks :)

Well tbh i'm so laid back that i don't mind people that have no idea about how to even switch things on even after the 10th attempt lol! Gotta start somewhere!
 
Fiocca said:
Thanks :)

Well tbh i'm so laid back that i don't mind people that have no idea about how to even switch things on even after the 10th attempt lol! Gotta start somewhere!
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You're more likely to have trouble with the administration, government regulations and contractual nonsense than actually teaching someone to use a PC. I say this from experience.
 
Yeah that could be a pain in the rear! I know i would be good at it and enjoy it though. It's just knowing where to start, i really have no idea!
 
Fiocca said:
Yeah that could be a pain in the rear! I know i would be good at it and enjoy it though. It's just knowing where to start, i really have no idea!
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As I said, you'd need to ask what level 3 IT courses are available locally, preferably at a college as that way is free. I could make a generic recommendation but if you can't study it there then it isn't much use to you.
 
neil3k said:
start off with logging calls on a helpdesk and work your way up
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I have looked at this route a while ago, the thing is the companies that i have seen advertising want people with helpdesk experience! Something i don't have, but i will keep looking you never know!

I would rather do face to face instruction though like in a college or something similar where i can see the results of my work. Thats where i get the buzz i think.
 
My suggestion to work your way up is to do it volunteered.

Have a look at Doit.org voluntary website to find somewhere needing it in your area (usually teaching old people the very basics of PC and internet use) and just drop them an email inquiring if you can volunteer.

http://www.do-it.org.uk

You could actually be trained on how to train other people.

With regards to qualifications I would say the CLAIT course would be a minimum. But maybe a Cisco IT Essentials course would be very helpful.

Worse case scanrio it is good for your CV.
 
I used to do this. You have a two choices you can either work for yourself or work for a training organisation or college. I would suggest you try a training organisation first. You need a lot of patience and some IT qualifications obviously. I would suggest getting up to a level 3 or even a level 4 qualification. In terms of a level 3 you should be looking at ECDL Advanced. To work in a college (not as a lecturer) you will need a HNC or above. Money isn't good mind probably a max of 20k.
 
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