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Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in March – The March Community Centre

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, part-time during the day over around 5 months. You'll learn how to use computers and other devices with confidence, covering everyday tasks like booking appointments online, emailing, video calls, online banking, and staying safe on social media. The course also builds the digital skills employers look for. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your level.

Who this course is for

Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013

Do you want to learn more about IT?

Our Digital Functional Skills courses are designed to give you the skills to:

  • Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment
  • Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls
  • Shop and bank online
  • Use social media and keeping yourself safe online
  • Use IT at work

You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services

Entry requirements

You will need to complete the preceding Beginners IT course. This is a first step IT qualification and is suitable for anyone with some experience of using digital devices and would like to build their skills and confidence using computers and other devices. A basic level of English is needed to engage with the lessons and complete the set assessments. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll access online services, such as booking GP appointments and using government websites.
  • You'll communicate digitally using email and video calls.
  • You'll shop and bank online safely.
  • You'll use social media and understand how to keep yourself safe online.
  • You'll develop the digital skills needed in a workplace setting.
  • You'll manage files, documents, and basic software on a computer or device.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The March Community Centre. Learning is hands-on, using computers and digital devices during class. Assessment is built into the course through set tasks and activities that test the skills you've practised. Your initial assessment helps shape how the course is delivered to suit your starting point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles require confident computer use.
  • Receptionist: booking systems and email are core to the role.
  • Care assistant: digital records and online systems are increasingly standard.
  • Retail assistant: stock and till systems are computer-based.
  • Warehouse operative: many sites use digital picking and logging tools.
  • Customer service advisor: handles queries via email and online platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Digital Functional Skills: the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and workplace software.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: useful alongside digital skills for many jobs and further study.
  • Level 1 IT User Skills (ITQ): broader IT qualification covering word processing, spreadsheets, and online communication.
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