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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Nottingham – Nethergate Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nethergate Academy. You'll develop practical ICT skills for everyday life and work. The course covers a wide range of computer tasks at Entry Level 2. An initial assessment checks this is the right level for you before you start. The course runs full-time over two years. This entry level functional skills computer qualification is suited to post-16 learners at Nethergate who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Who this course is for

The OCR Functional Skills qualifications in ICT at Entry level is suitable for both young people and mature learners who wish to be recognised for their achievement of a wide range of practical ICT skills for use in every day life.

The entry level qualifications are also suitable for those preparing to progress to level 1 Functional Skills ICT qualifications.

Entry requirements

All students enrolled on this course are following a post-16 pathway at Nethergate and have an EHCP.

No specific entry requirements but students will be assessed at working towards Entry Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a computer to complete everyday practical tasks
  • You'll create, save, and manage digital files
  • You'll use word processing tools to write and edit documents
  • You'll send and receive emails and communicate online
  • You'll search for information safely on the internet
  • You'll understand basic online safety and how to protect your personal information

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nethergate Academy. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll complete set tasks that show you can use ICT skills in real situations. Your work is assessed against the OCR Entry Level 2 standard. There are no written exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nethergate Academy 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
  • Office junior: supporting admin teams with basic computer tasks
  • Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and email
  • Care assistant: completing digital records and online communications
  • Warehouse operative: using computer-based stock and logistics tools
  • Customer service assistant: handling queries via email and online systems

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills ICT Level 1: the natural next step after this entry level functional skills computer certificate. Builds on what you've learned and takes your computer skills further.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 2 or Level 1: often studied alongside ICT to support a broader skills programme.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in IT User Skills: a more detailed qualification covering specific software and digital tasks.

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