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  • W.A.V.E.DOES NOT
    make decisions for women
  • W.A.V.E. DOES NOT
    encourage women to either
    stay with or leave their partner.
    This decision is the sole
    responsibility of the women.
  • W.A.V.E. DOES
    support a woman in any
    decision she makes
  • W.A.V.E.DOES
    have advocates who are
    specially trained to give
    other women and
    children support in time
    of crisis. They can also
    assist you in utilising
    community resources.


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Facts & figures

Although domestic abuse is chronically under reported, research estimates it:

  • accounts for 16% of all violent crime 
  • will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime
  • 77% of victims of domestic abuse are women
  • has more repeat victims than any other crime (on average there will have been 35 assaults before a victim calls the police)
  • on average, two women are killed every week by a current or former male partner
  • one incident of domestic abuse is reported to the police every minute

(Source: Crime in England and Wales 2006/07 report)

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ECDL

What is the ECDL?
The European Computer Driving Licence is the pan-European Union qualification in personal computing skills. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a qualification in computing to help them with their current job, to help them expand their skills and enhance their career prospects.

Who is it aimed at?
This qualification is aimed at those with a basic or intermediate knowledge and understanding of computer operations. Training may be required for students for the areas of the qualification where their background knowledge is inadequate. A skill assessment will normally be undertaken before commencement of training or the test to establish current knowledge and experience.

Where will the course and tests be conducted?

Students will need to take a test for each of the seven modules required for the ECDL. Each test will have to be conducted by an accredited Test Centre.Vision Computer Training Ltd has achieved accreditation from the British Computer Society to deliver the European Computer Driving Licence. Individuals who are successful in passing the necessary tests will have their log books stamped accordingly and when all modules are completed the Log Book will be replaced with a personal unique ECDL licence.
What does ECDL Offer?
On completion of this award, the ECDL offers you:

* The recognition of your knowledge of standard business computer applications.
* A detailed statement of real computer skills.
* A qualification recognised throughout the European Union.

What is the Course Syllabus?
Basic Concepts of I.T
Management of Files
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Database filing systems
Presentation and Drawing
Information Network Services

 

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