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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Dunstable – Weatherfield Academy

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy. You'll need to have completed Entry Level 2 ICT Functional Skills before starting. The course covers the basic computer skills needed to use technology confidently in education, work, and everyday life. Full-time daytime classes run over 9 months. Tests are available on demand, marked internally, and verified externally.

Who this course is for

Our Edexcel Entry Level Functional Skills qualifications in ICT are designed to equip learners with the basic skills they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. Tests are available on demand, and are internally marked and externally verified.

Entry requirements

To have completed Entry 2 ICT Functional Skills

What you will learn

  • You'll use a computer and common software to complete everyday tasks.
  • You'll create, edit, and save documents and files.
  • You'll find and use information from the internet safely.
  • You'll send and receive emails and communicate digitally.
  • You'll organise and manage digital files and folders.
  • You'll understand basic online safety and how to protect personal information.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, with full-time daytime sessions over 9 months. Assessment is by on-demand tests, which are internally marked and externally verified. Practical tasks and exercises in class will prepare you for the test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: handles documents, emails, and computer systems in an office.
  • Receptionist: uses computers to manage bookings, calls, and correspondence.
  • Retail assistant: processes transactions and uses stock management systems.
  • Customer service advisor: communicates with customers via email and online tools.
  • Warehouse operative: uses computer systems to log and track stock.
  • Care worker: records client information using digital care management systems.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 3 functional skills computer certificate, you can move on to a Level 1 Functional Skills ICT qualification. After that, a Level 2 Functional Skills ICT qualification is the next step. These higher-level entry level functional skills computer classes build the digital skills that many employers and further education courses expect.

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