Free Level 1 Computer Course in Gillingham. Classes run at Medway Learning and Skills Hub, part-time during the day. The course is free if you are unemployed and on a recognised benefit. You'll build on existing computer experience and gain a formal computer qualification covering the digital skills employers and everyday life now require. Topics include using devices, software applications, online communication, data privacy, and completing online transactions. The course takes around 2 months to complete. Before you start, you'll need Entry Level 3 digital skills, such as basic device use and simple online tasks.
Who this course is for
This exciting new course is for learners with good computer experience who want to gain a modern nationally recognized qualification. With the increasingly large proportion of financial and governmental services being offered online and requirement for employees to access digital content or interact with digital devices becoming commonplace in a work environment it is important to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to gain these important digital skills. This is an Ascentis accredited Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course and the skills acquired through this qualification will allow learners to be able to be digitally mobile and access important governmental services, transact online and explore technologies, which will improve their social interactions with family and friends. It will also provide them with further opportunities to progress in work and further study.
Entry requirements
Learners will need the following Entry Level 3 skills before enrolling on this course:
Be able to interact with a digital device
Have an awareness of commonly used software applications and social media platforms.
Know how to perform basic digital communications such as sending a text, email or conducting a voice call.
Have an awareness of protecting data and maintaining privacy.
Be able to complete simple online transactions.
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices confidently for work and everyday tasks.
You'll work with commonly used software applications.
You'll communicate digitally, including email, voice calls, and messaging.
You'll complete online transactions safely and accurately.
You'll protect personal data and maintain your privacy online.
You'll access online services, including financial and government platforms.
You'll understand how digital tools are used in a workplace setting.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Medway Learning and Skills Hub during the day. Learning is hands-on, using digital devices and software in class. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and practical tasks that demonstrate your digital skills. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and confirm what you need to complete for your computer certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Medway Learning and Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses digital tools for emails, documents, and data entry.
Customer service assistant: handles online queries and digital systems.
Receptionist: manages bookings and communications using software.
Retail assistant: processes online orders and digital transactions.
Care assistant: records client information using digital care systems.
Warehouse operative: uses digital stock and logistics platforms.
Library assistant: helps the public with online services and devices.
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: deepens your digital skills for more demanding work roles.
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): broader IT qualification recognised by employers across many sectors.
Level 2 Award in Essential Digital Skills: the next step up from this qualification, covering more advanced digital tasks for work and life.
