Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Colchester – Nova Training Colchester
CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll build practical computer and digital skills, covering everyday ICT tasks that employers and further education providers look for. An entry level functional skills computer qualification shows you can use technology confidently in work and daily life. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 to create, save, and manage files and folders.
You'll write and format simple documents using word processing software.
You'll send and receive emails and understand basic online communication.
You'll use the internet to find and check information.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal information.
You'll follow basic instructions to complete straightforward ICT tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Colchester, with hands-on practice on computers throughout the course. Assessment is practical and task-based, testing your ability to complete real ICT activities. You may also complete short written tasks. Your tutor will guide you through each skill area before you are assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Colchester 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: inputting and managing information on screen
Receptionist: handling digital communications and basic office software
Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and digital tools
Customer service advisor: responding to queries via email and online systems
Warehouse operative: using computer-based stock and dispatch systems
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks.
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: builds toward the standard many employers and colleges expect.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level: strengthens your overall skills profile alongside ICT.
Level 1 IT User Skills (City and Guilds): a broader qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tools.
