The National Computing Centre

NCC // The National Computing Centre - *The National Computing Centre Limited* is a non-profit organisation financed by industry, commerce and government. It is dedicated to promoting the wider and more effective use of of computers throughout the economy. In realising its objectives the Centre - gives *information* and *advice* - provides *education* and *training* - promotes *standards* and *codes of practice* - *co-operates* with, and *co-ordinates* the work of other organisations concerned with computers and their use. ---------- Any interested company, organisation or individual can benefit from the work of the Centre by subscribing as a member. Throughout the country facilities are provided for members to participate in working parties, study groups and discussions and to influence NCC policy. A regular journal — 'NCC Interface' — keeps members informed of new developments and NCC activities. Special facilities are offered for courses, training material, publications and software packages. For further details get in touch with the Centre at Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7ED Telephone 061-228 6333 or at one of the following regional offices *[not transcribed yet]*

• Data Processing Documentation Standards
• Documenting systems (the user's view)
• NCC thesaurus of computing terms
• A system documented in accordance with the standards in the Systems documentationmanual published by the National Computing Centre Limited
• Commodity coding: its effect on data recording and transfer
• Commodity information systems
• Computer aided production control
• Computer appreciation for the majority
• Computer courses
• Computer courses 69/70
• Computer courses: introduction and appreciation
• Computer courses: manufacturers and consultants