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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Brent

CostFREE
Duration70 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Brent. Classes run at First Rung Colindale Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical ICT skills: using devices, managing files, communicating online, and working with digital tools across everyday contexts. The course runs for 70 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course will help you prepare for life and work in the digital world.

You will learn practical skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which will enable you to work confidently, effectively and independently and ensure you have the skills you need for employment and education.

Functional Skills ICT enables you to use technology in effectively and will allow you to confidently digital technology in a wide range of contexts.

You will attend weekly classroom based workshops where you trainer will support you to prepare for a end of course assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a computer, tablet, or device safely and with confidence.
  • You'll create, save, and organise digital files and folders.
  • You'll write and send emails and use online communication tools.
  • You'll search for information online and judge whether sources are reliable.
  • You'll use everyday software for tasks like word processing and filling in forms.
  • You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect your personal information.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom-based sessions at First Rung Colindale Centre. Learning is hands-on: you'll practise ICT tasks directly on screen during class. Assessment for the OCR Entry Level 3 Functional Skills ICT Qualification is task-based. You'll complete set tasks that show you can use digital technology independently and effectively. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; your work on the tasks is what counts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. First Rung Colindale Centre 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: handling emails, digital diaries, and online booking tools.
  • Retail assistant: using electronic tills, stock systems, and online ordering.
  • Care assistant: completing digital care records and communicating by email.
  • Warehouse operative: using handheld scanners and basic computer systems.
  • Library assistant: supporting customers with digital resources and online searches.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills ICT Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and preparing you for Level 2.
  • Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the highest Functional Skills ICT level, useful where employers ask for digital competence alongside other qualifications.
  • Level 1 or 2 IT User Qualification (such as City and Guilds ITQ): broader IT skills recognised in office and admin roles.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths: often studied alongside ICT to strengthen your overall employability profile.

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