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Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, part-time during the day.

The course covers the core digital skills used in everyday life. You'll learn how to use devices and software, search the internet, create and edit documents, send and receive messages, and shop online safely. It also covers how to stay safe and protect your data online. Classes run over one year at a manageable pace.

This course is designed for learners with SEND who are working at Entry Level 3 or above. You'll meet the course tutors before you start, to make sure it's the right fit. You'll finish with a Certificate in Digital Skills.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

This course has been designed for students with SEND, currently working at Entry Level 3 or higher.

Before enrolment, students will meetour course tutors to ensure the course is right for them. Theymay also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on their grades.

If a student has an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), we will need a formal consultation with the Local Authority who issued it, prior to enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll use hardware and software to complete everyday tasks.
  • You'll search and navigate the internet confidently.
  • You'll create and edit documents and other digital content.
  • You'll capture and save photos, audio, and video files.
  • You'll send and receive emails and other digital communications.
  • You'll buy goods and services online safely.
  • You'll protect your personal data and stay safe online.
  • You'll develop awareness of jobs in the digital world.

How you will learn

You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. It will include photographs, witness statements, personal statements, and coursework. The portfolio is assessed internally and then verified by an external awarding body. Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day at Southall Community College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages information for an organisation.
  • Office administrator, handles digital communications and documents.
  • Retail assistant, uses digital tills and stock systems.
  • Customer service advisor, communicates with customers online and by email.
  • Library assistant, helps the public use computers and online services.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful for further study or work.
  • Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills, the next step up from this qualification.
  • Level 1 Award in IT User Skills, broadens your digital knowledge for the workplace.
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