Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Bournemouth – Cambian Wing College
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Cambian Wing College. You'll need a basic understanding of ICT to join. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. It covers the practical computer skills you need to use technology confidently in everyday life, education, and work. An entry level functional skills computer qualification like this one is designed to give you a firm grounding in the basics that employers and colleges look for.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.
Entry requirements
A basic understanding of ICT
What you will learn
You'll use a computer to create, edit, and save documents.
You'll send and receive emails and manage basic digital communication.
You'll search for information online safely and effectively.
You'll organise and store digital files and folders.
You'll use common software tools for everyday tasks.
You'll follow basic guidelines for staying safe online.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambian Wing College. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll complete set tasks that show you can use ICT independently and effectively. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed against the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 3 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambian Wing College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information on computer systems.
Receptionist: using computers for bookings, emails, and records.
Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and digital tools.
Care worker: completing digital records and communication tasks.
Warehouse operative: using computer-based stock and logistics systems.
Customer service advisor: handling queries via email and online platforms.
What you could study next
Once you have your entry level functional skills computer certificate, you could move on to:
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 and covers more complex tasks.
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the next step up, recognised by many employers as a solid foundation in digital skills.
A vocational qualification in business administration, customer service, or health and social care, where ICT skills are applied in a specific work context.
