Free Level 1 Computer Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Skills North Tyneside White Swan Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills for everyday life and work, covering things like using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. This free computer course for adults is a straightforward way to gain a recognised computer qualification.
Who this course is for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Entry requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online
You'll communicate with others using digital tools and email
You'll create and edit digital documents
You'll stay safe and secure when using the internet
You'll use online services for everyday tasks
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Teaching covers practical tasks you work through with support from a tutor. Assessment is carried out through a set of tasks that test what you can do, rather than a written exam. You'll be assessed on each area of digital skills covered in the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skills North Tyneside White Swan Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to support office work
Customer service assistant: handle queries and communications online
Receptionist: manage bookings, emails, and digital records
Care assistant: use digital systems for care records and communication
Retail assistant: use digital tills, stock systems, and online tools
Warehouse operative: work with digital inventory and dispatch systems
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (NCFE) - the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by employers who ask for stronger digital ability.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - often studied alongside or after a digital skills course to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader computer qualification covering specific software and digital applications.
