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Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Havering – Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration21 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Havering. Classes run at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre on Thursday evenings, so you can fit study around your week.

The course covers five digital skills areas. You'll learn to use devices safely, manage files, send emails, search the internet, create documents, and stay safe online. No formal qualifications are needed to join. You'll complete an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you. The course runs over 21 weeks, part-time.

You'll finish with a Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 qualification.

Who this course is for

"This course is designed for adults who want to improve their digital skills for everyday life, work, and further learning. It is suitable for learners who wish to develop confidence using digital devices, online services, and common workplace technologies. Whether you are returning to education, seeking employment, progressing in your career, or simply wanting to improve your digital skills, this course can help you achieve your goals."

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications required to join this course. Learners will complete an initial assessment to ensure they are enrolled at the appropriate level. You should have a willingness to learn and regularly attend classes. Basic English skills are recommended as learners will need to read instructions and complete written tasks.

What you will learn

  • You'll use digital devices safely and confidently.
  • You'll manage files and folders on a computer.
  • You'll send emails and use online communication tools.
  • You'll search for information online and judge whether it's reliable.
  • You'll create and edit digital documents.
  • You'll understand online safety, security, and privacy.
  • You'll use digital tools to complete everyday tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre. Sessions are practical and hands-on. You'll be assessed through tasks that reflect real digital activities, covering the five skills areas: using devices, handling information, creating and editing, communicating, transacting, and being safe online.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses computers and email in an office role.
  • Customer service assistant, handles queries using digital systems.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and communications online.
  • Retail assistant, processes transactions using digital tills and systems.
  • Care worker, records client information using digital tools.
  • Warehouse operative, uses digital stock and ordering systems.

What you could study next

  • Digital Functional Skills Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful alongside digital skills for work.
  • Level 1 IT User Skills qualification, covering a broader range of computer applications.
  • Level 2 IT qualification, for those aiming at office or admin roles that need a stronger computer certificate.
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