KAZ Ofqual Regulated Touch Typing Course and Qualification - Level 1

KAZ have partnered with Open Awards to deliver the only national touch typing qualification available at entry Level 1.

This course is Regulated by Ofqual and has been Accredited by the CPD Standards Office.

The pass mark for the course is set to 25 wpm for the practical test and 50% for the Theory section.

The typing test lasts 3 minutes and covers just the a-z keys, capitalisation, number keys, comma, full point space bar and enter key. It does not cover the full keyboard.

The Theory Assessment last 35 minutes and consists of 16 questions covering; Correct posture, typing technique and Repetitive Strain Injury.

All revision notes are given. Please note this course is an entry level 1 and all vocabulary used is suitable to a level 1 command of English. As with all remote and regulated courses, final Assessments will be webcam recorded. However, all recorded footage will be deleted from our servers after 14 days, once verified by Open Awards.

On successful completion of the course and verification of webcam id, the learner will be issued with a digital Ofqual regulated certificate and the achievement added to their education record (where their Unique Learner Number has been added). The digital certificate may take unto 28 days to be delivered as this is dependent on the Open Awards processing department.

The majority of employers will reimburse the cost of this training.

This course also counts towards a DofE award - Bronze or Silver Award

Our ‘inclusive’ and interactive typing course uses a unique and proven 'accelerated learning' teaching method. It is incredibly fast, easy to use and will teach you the 'a-z' keys in just 90 minutes* - allowing you to master your keyboard in minutes instead of hours.

Our courses are used by the UK government and corporations around the world, it trains or retrains you to touch type correctly.

Our program is suitable for all users and is SEN/Dyslexia enabled - the SEN aspects were developed with advise and guidance from the Dyslexia Research Trust.

It is designed to be used from anywhere there is an internet connection.

*Testing prior to launch on 18,000 students per year, for 3 years, proved that over 90% of students learned the ‘a-z’ keys in just 90 minutes. Further testing and approval by the Open University resulted in them implementing the course to all students and teachers and a ‘white paper’. However, we strongly advise that students work at their own pace.

If you can already type then why not just take our 'Assessment only' - see the KAZ website for further details.

Our program's unique and proven accelerated learning teaching method incorporates both ‘muscle memory’ and ‘brain balance’ - engaging the major senses of sight, sound and touch simultaneously, radically enhancing memory retention and recall - which is why it is so effective.

Using specific combinations and progressions of just 11 words in 5 scientifically structured phrases, the method trains or ‘retrains’ the fingers of both hands to work symmetrically and simultaneously - No other typing tutor works in this way.

The course offers instruction and encouragement in 5 short modules, in order to hold interest and concentration. The user is allowed to progress at their own pace, acquiring the skill and gaining speed and accuracy without even realizing it.

The 6th and final Assessment module should be attempted when the candidate is consistently achieving a score in excess of 25wpm in our SpeedBuilder long phrases section. The learner is limited to three attempts with a rest of 14 days between attempts to allow for reflection and further practice.

The SEN option incorporates our © Preference Screen - which minimises disturbances related to visual stress. The screen offers the user a selection of options - a choice of 7 typefaces (including 2 licensed fonts), font color, font size, keyboard and colored backgrounds/filters (including 2 specific DRT research based background/filter colors for steadying letter movement and blurring).

KAZ Typing Tutor also allows you to learn with or without sound. However, we recommend the audio version for a richer learning experience. The program also includes ‘speaking keys’ covering the ‘a-z’ keys for the visually impaired.

Key Points

Learn to Type in minutes, not hours
Tried, tested and proven with over one million users
As used by the UK and US Government and entities
Unique ©Preference Screen - minimizing disturbances related to visual stress
Typing Tutor software ideal for ages 15 years +
Includes powerful Typing Test and Speed Builder module
US and UK keyboard support
Guides and tutorials

The ONLY touch typing qualifications available

Ofqual regulated Digital Certificate on completion.

Suitable for users wishing to certify their keyboard learning. The certification is Ofqual regulated and the course is additionally CPD Standards office Accredited.

Once training is complete please allow up to 28 days for the digital certificate to be delivered.

The majority of employers will reimburse the cost of this training.

Internet access.

Once training is complete - please contact the KAZ office to confirm your success.

This 'life skill' is essential for anyone using a computer within their working environment.

It is proven that the quicker and more efficient you are at typing the more productive you will be.

Typing skills are becoming a standard requirement in many job descriptions, with typing tests frequently being used in interview processes.

Secretarial, Receptionists, Admin, Legal, Banking etc.