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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Carlisle – Carlisle Library

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle Library, part-time during the day, over 15 weeks.

The course is designed for people with little or no digital experience. You'll learn practical skills for everyday life and work. Units cover making online appointments, ordering goods and services, managing payments, video calling, creating and editing documents, and fixing basic device problems.

You'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You finish with the Essential Digital Skills qualification at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Entry requirements

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginne... (visit https://adultlearningcumbria.org/?title=CAR26S023 for the full information).

What you will learn

  • You'll make appointments and book services using online platforms.
  • You'll order goods and manage payments online.
  • You'll conduct video calls confidently.
  • You'll create, edit, and save documents on a device.
  • You'll troubleshoot basic problems on your device.
  • You'll connect a device to the internet and navigate browsers and applications.
  • You'll apply digital skills in everyday work and life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Carlisle Library. The course combines tutor-led instruction with hands-on practice on devices. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on practical tasks that reflect real digital activities. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses digital tools to manage records and correspondence.
  • Customer service assistant, handles online queries and booking systems.
  • Receptionist, manages appointments and communicates via email and video call.
  • Retail assistant, processes online orders and stock systems.
  • Care worker, uses digital platforms to log and share care records.
  • Library assistant, supports the public with digital services and resources.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Essential Digital Skills, the next step up for more advanced digital tasks at work.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside a computer qualification for many job applications.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills, builds on your digital foundation for office and admin roles.
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