Free Digital Skills for Work Entry Level 3 Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to build skills at a manageable pace. You'll work toward the Essential Digital Skills for Work Entry Level 3 qualification, covering the digital tasks that come up in everyday working life. Before you start, you'll have a short information and guidance session so the team can make sure this is the right level for you. This is a free digital skills for work course open to anyone.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files to complete basic work tasks.
You'll communicate digitally, including sending and receiving emails.
You'll find and use information online safely.
You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
You'll follow basic online safety and security practices in a work context.
You'll use digital tools to organise and manage everyday work activities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wellington House. Learning is hands-on, using computers and digital devices in class. Assessment is practical and task-based, showing what you can do rather than sitting a written exam. Your tutor will guide you through each skill area and check your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: supports office teams with emails, documents, and data entry.
Receptionist: handles digital communications and booking systems.
Retail assistant: uses digital tills, stock systems, and online tools.
Care assistant: records information using digital care management systems.
Warehouse operative: uses digital scanners and stock-tracking software.
Customer service advisor: communicates with customers through digital channels.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 qualification, you could move on to:
Functional Skills Digital Skills Level 1: builds on your entry level digital skills for work qualification and covers more complex tasks.
Functional Skills Digital Skills Level 2: the next step up, recognised by many employers as a standard digital competency.
Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in IT User Skills or Business Administration, which combine digital and workplace skills.
