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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day. This is a short course, completed in one week. It covers five core digital skill areas, with a focus on using technology safely and confidently at work and in everyday life. You'll learn how to operate devices responsibly, stay safe online, and solve basic technical problems. These are the computer skills many employers now expect. The course is open to adults aged 19 or over. Free computer course for adults who are on unemployment benefits or a low income.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those who are looking to develop the digital skills they need for life, work or study as set out in the national standards for essential digital skills. Learners will learn how to operate safely and responsibly online or when using digital devices, and how to solve basic technical problems for themselves. The focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

This qualification covers 5 skill areas, which learners need to fully complete before they take an online assessment. 1. Using devices and handling information 2. Creating and editing 3. Communicating 4. Transacting 5. Being safe and responsible online

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19+. This course has no cost to those in receipt of unemployment benefits or on a low wage income.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use digital devices safely and responsibly.
  • You'll learn how to stay safe and protect your information online.
  • You'll learn how to communicate with others using digital tools.
  • You'll learn how to find, manage and store information digitally.
  • You'll learn how to use digital tools to complete tasks at work.
  • You'll learn how to solve basic technical problems on your own.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering the five essential digital skills areas. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show you can apply each skill. There are no written exams. You'll be assessed on what you can do, not what you can recall under pressure.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles now require basic computer skills.
  • Receptionist: booking systems and email are core to the role.
  • Care assistant: digital record-keeping is increasingly standard in care.
  • Retail assistant: stock and till systems are digital in most stores.
  • Warehouse operative: many sites use digital scanning and reporting tools.
  • Customer service advisor: handling queries by email and online systems.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 computer qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Essential Digital Skills qualification to build more advanced skills. From there, courses in specific software, such as Microsoft Office or spreadsheets, can strengthen your CV further. If you work in a particular sector, sector-specific digital training may also be available.

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