Free Level 1 Computer Course in Great Yarmouth. Evening classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time over 60 hours. The course covers essential digital skills for everyday life and work. You'll develop practical computer skills across a range of tasks, from using devices and software to staying safe online. An initial assessment will confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Essential Digital Skills L1 Award E&T (GFL00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Community department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software with confidence for everyday tasks.
You'll create, edit, and manage digital documents and files.
You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
You'll find and evaluate information safely on the internet.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your personal data online.
You'll handle digital transactions, such as filling in online forms.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks and activities that build your digital skills step by step. Assessment is through a Gateway Qualifications externally set assessment. Your tutor will support you throughout the course to prepare you for it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator, using digital tools to manage office tasks daily.
Customer service assistant, handling queries via email and online systems.
Receptionist, using computers to manage bookings and communications.
Retail assistant, operating digital tills and stock systems.
Care worker, completing digital records and online reporting.
Warehouse operative, using digital stock and logistics software.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification, the next step up for more advanced computer skills and a stronger computer qualification for job applications.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ), which covers a wider range of software and digital tools recognised by employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or 2, useful alongside a computer certificate when applying for jobs or further training.
