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Hattersley Computer Centre (part of Hattersley Library)

Hattersley Library, Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, Hyde SK14 3EQ

Centre Information | Courses | Further Information

Opening Hours:

• Hattersley Libraries opening times are:
  Mondays and Tuesdays - 9.00am - 5.00pm
  Wednesdays - Closed
  Thursdays - 1.00pm - 5.00pm (computer centre is open morning for mentioned courses only)

Contacts:

• Sharron or Lesley at Hattersley Neighbourhood Partnership 0161 368 2096
• Direct contact for the centre is 0161 368 8515

A variety of courses are currently being held at the Hattersley Computer Centre, which is situated within Hattersley Library, on Hattersley Road East. The centre generally focuses on providing IT and Computer based courses, but is also currently hosting Literacy and Numeracy workshops. More courses are planned for the future and information will be added to this page when available.

Courses

 

Course Title	Brief Description / Date and Time	Eligibility	Contact
Computer workshops	This is a course for residents who have some computer skills and want to move onto accredited training. Includes Clait and ITQ courses. Mondays - 1:00pm - 3:00pm	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley
Beginners computer course	This course is for local people who have none or few computer skills. Mondays - 10:00am - 12:00noon	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley
Literacy workshops	This course is to improve your reading writing and spelling working towards level 2 which is equal to GCSE Tuesdays - 9:30am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 3:00pm	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley
Financial Literacy Course	A 15-week course, 3 hours per week, looking at practical ways to manage your money, covering such matters as bank accounts, insurance and savings. Wednesday - 9:30am - 12:30pm (15 weeks, Starting 19 th September)	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley
Numeracy Workshop	This is to improve your number skills in all ways working towards level one and two up to GCSE. Thursdays - 9.30am - 11.30am	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley
Over 50 internet café	This is a relaxing group of over 50's who freely access the internet or use the computers for whatever interest then with the support of a volunteer computer buddy who attends all sessions Thursdays - 12.00:noon - 2:00pm	Residents of Hattersley and Mottram estate or Broadbottom	0161 368 2096 ask for Sharron or Lesley

 

Further Information

There are currently a number of people working towards NVQ qualifications in computers at the centre. Free courses are available for a variety of levels.

There are 12 computers making up the main computer suite, which is opened for courses and classes. The library also has some other computers in their main room, which can be used if needed, for practice by those attending courses.

The bottom four PCs in the library next to the computer suite now have the facility to access Theory Driving Test Software. This software is also available on one of the computers in the computer centre itself.

If you are searching for jobs and claiming job seekers allowance you can use the computer facilities at the library free, as you need them. CV templates are also available.