Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Telford. Classes run at Nova Training Wellington. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this is the right level for you. The course covers practical ICT skills including using devices, handling information, and communicating online. It runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. This is a solid entry level functional skills computer qualification to have on your CV.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their ICT skills and gain the nationally recognised qualification to prove it
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll use a computer or device to carry out everyday tasks
You'll create, save, and manage files and folders
You'll use the internet to find and check information
You'll communicate using email and other online tools
You'll handle and present simple data
You'll stay safe online and understand basic digital security
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Wellington, with hands-on practice on computers throughout the course. Assessment is task-based. You'll complete set ICT tasks that demonstrate your skills, and these are marked against the City and Guilds Entry Level 3 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Admin assistant: uses computers daily for documents and email
Data entry clerk: entering and managing information on screen
Receptionist: handling digital bookings, emails, and records
Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and online tools
Customer service advisor: communicating via email and online platforms
Warehouse operative: using digital stock and dispatch systems
What you could study next
Once you have your entry level functional skills computer certificate, you could move on to:
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 skills with more complex tasks
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the next step up, recognised by many employers as a solid digital skills qualification
Level 1 or Level 2 IT User qualifications: covering specific software, spreadsheets, or word processing in more depth
