Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College. You'll build practical ICT skills over 7 months of full-time daytime study. The course covers everyday computer tasks: using devices, handling files, communicating online, and working with common software. An entry level functional skills computer qualification is useful in most workplaces and supports further study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll use a computer or device to complete everyday tasks confidently.
You'll create, save, and organise files and folders.
You'll use email and online tools to communicate clearly.
You'll find and check information online safely.
You'll use common software to produce simple documents or records.
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 Bosco College. Assessment is practical and task-based: you'll complete set tasks that show you can use ICT skills in everyday situations. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds Entry Level 3 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records using computers
Receptionist: handling emails, documents, and booking systems
Retail assistant: using point-of-sale and stock software
Care assistant: completing digital care records and communications
Warehouse operative: using handheld devices and stock systems
Customer service advisor: handling online queries and systems
What you could study next
Once you have your entry level functional skills computer certificate, you can move on to:
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex tasks and software use.
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the highest Functional Skills ICT level, recognised by many employers.
Vocational qualifications in business administration, health and social care, or customer service, most of which require basic ICT skills.
