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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer in Oldbury – Nova Training Oldbury

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Computer Course in Oldbury. Classes run at Nova Training Oldbury. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll build practical ICT skills covering everyday computer tasks, digital communication, and handling information. This entry level functional skills computer qualification is open to learners aged 16 to 18.

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 organise files.
  • You'll send and receive emails and use digital communication tools.
  • You'll find and use information from the internet safely.
  • You'll enter and edit text using word processing software.
  • You'll follow basic instructions to complete ICT tasks accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Oldbury. Assessment is practical and task-based, demonstrating your ability to complete ICT activities to the standard set for Entry Level 2. Your work will be assessed against the City and Guilds Functional Skills ICT specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Oldbury 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.
  • Receptionist: handling digital communications and basic office software.
  • Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and email.
  • Customer service advisor: responding to queries via email and online tools.
  • Warehouse administrator: recording stock and orders using computer systems.

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills qualification in ICT at Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. A Level 2 Functional Skills ICT qualification demonstrates computer competence that many employers look for. You could also use your ICT foundation to support study in other Functional Skills areas such as English or Maths.

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