Free Computer Course for Beginners in Wallsend. Classes run at Swans Centre for Innovation, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build the everyday digital skills that employers and services now expect. That includes using devices, browsing the internet safely, communicating online, and handling basic digital information. These are the kinds of skills that come up in almost every job and in daily life. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your qualification.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
What you will learn
You'll use a computer or device with more confidence day to day.
You'll browse the internet safely and find reliable information online.
You'll send and receive emails and communicate online.
You'll create, save, and manage simple digital files and documents.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll use basic digital tools that come up in work and everyday life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Swans Centre for Innovation, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is hands-on, using real devices and software. Assessment is practical and task-based, covering the skills from the qualification. You'll complete tasks that show what you can do rather than sitting a traditional written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swans Centre for Innovation will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Admin assistant: many roles now require basic digital skills
Receptionist: uses email, booking systems, and online tools daily
Care assistant: digital records and communication are increasingly standard
Retail assistant: stock and payment systems are computer-based
Warehouse operative: many sites use digital scanning and reporting tools
Customer service advisor: handles online queries and digital systems
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 digital skills for work and study.
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (NCFE): the next level up in the same qualification series.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen job applications.
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader IT qualification recognised by employers.
