Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Nottingham – Carlton Digby School
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Carlton Digby School. The course builds the ICT skills you need to take part in everyday life, access your community, and move into further education. Learning is personalised and fully supported throughout. You'll need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to join. The course runs full-time over two years. Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Entry 1.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to improve learners functional ICT skills. It focus on transferable skills that pupils will need to be able to access the community and college. The course is personalised to the pupil and fully supported.
Entry requirements
EHCP
What you will learn
You'll develop transferable ICT skills for use in daily life and the community.
You'll learn to use digital devices and basic software with support.
You'll build skills to help you access college and further learning.
You'll practise using technology in ways that match your individual needs and goals.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Carlton Digby School, with fully supported, personalised sessions. The course is tailored to each learner. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills framework for Entry Level 1 ICT, which focuses on practical, applied tasks rather than formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlton Digby School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
This qualification is an early step in building digital skills. It supports progression toward further study and, in time, roles such as:
Office support assistant - basic computer skills used daily
Retail assistant - using tills and stock systems
Care support worker - digital record-keeping and communication
Library or community support assistant - helping others access services
What you could study next
After completing this Entry Level 1 qualification, you could work toward:
Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 2 - the next step up in the entry level functional skills computer qualification route.
Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3 - builds further practical digital skills.
Functional Skills ICT Level 1 - a stronger foundation for employment and college entry.
Each step broadens what you can do with technology and opens more options for further learning.
