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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Rushden

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Rushden. Classes run at eVolve Your Future Rushden, part-time during the day. You'll need to be 19 or over and not already hold a Level 1 IT qualification to access the free adult funding. The course runs over 3 months and covers the essential digital skills you need for everyday life, from using devices and browsers to staying safe online. These free computer classes are a practical way to build the digital confidence that employers and services now expect.

Who this course is for

Anyone who needs the understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life.

Entry requirements

Must be 19 years plus

Unemployed or Employed

Does not have an IT qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grade C or 4)

•Be able to turn on a device, use the available controls on my device, interact with the home screen on my device

  • Understand that the internet allows me to access information and content and that I can connect to it through Wi-Fi
  • Be able to connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network
  • Be able to connect to the internet and open a browser to find and use websites

What you will learn

  • You'll use a device safely, including its controls and home screen.
  • You'll connect to Wi-Fi and browse the internet securely.
  • You'll find, evaluate, and use information and content online.
  • You'll communicate with others using digital tools such as email and messaging.
  • You'll handle digital information and files, including saving and organising documents.
  • You'll recognise online risks and take steps to stay safe and secure.
  • You'll use digital services relevant to everyday life, such as online forms and accounts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at eVolve Your Future Rushden, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll demonstrate your skills by completing real digital tasks rather than sitting a written exam. The part-time daytime timetable means you cover the material at a steady pace across the 3 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. eVolve Your Future Rushden will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: use digital tools to support office tasks.
  • Customer service assistant: handle online queries and digital systems.
  • Retail assistant: use digital tills, stock systems, and online tools.
  • Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams online.
  • Warehouse operative: use digital stock management and reporting tools.
  • Receptionist: manage bookings, emails, and digital calendars.

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 develop more advanced digital skills. From there, qualifications such as a Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) can open doors to more technical or office-based roles. If you want to work in a specific sector, many vocational Level 2 courses now expect a basic digital skills qualification as a starting point.

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