Free Level 1 Computer Course in Northampton – Anderson Stockley Accredited Training
CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Computer Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you're in a job role, building ICT skills you can use straight away at work. The course covers using office applications to complete real tasks, giving you a firm grounding in everyday computer use. It typically takes 4 months. Your eligibility will be assessed when you apply.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics. The assessment involves completing a series of related tasks to reach a purposeful outcome using office applications. Candidates work through tasks and follow instructions to solve problems and reach given solutions. Work is assessed by system capture in the onscreen exam). To pass this qualification, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the skill standards for the qualification. The coverage and range determine the standard required to achieve the qualification. To pass this qualification, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the skill standards for the qualification. The coverage and range determine the standard required to achieve the qualification. ICT Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip learners with the confidence and ability to use ICT systems and tools, and find, select, develop, present, and communicate information. These qualifications have been accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and are eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
Entry requirements
Eligibility to be assessed on application
What you will learn
You'll use office applications to complete practical, purposeful tasks.
You'll handle and organise digital information effectively.
You'll communicate using digital tools in a work context.
You'll manage files, documents, and data with confidence.
You'll apply ICT skills independently across everyday work situations.
How you will learn
Assessment is task-based. You complete a series of related tasks using office applications, working toward a purposeful outcome. This reflects how ICT is used in real work situations. Because this is work-based training, your learning is integrated into your job role. Eligibility is confirmed on application, and an initial assessment establishes the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Anderson Stockley Accredited Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: handles documents, data, and correspondence in an office.
Receptionist: manages bookings, emails, and digital records.
Data entry clerk: inputs and maintains information in computer systems.
Customer service advisor: uses digital tools to handle queries and records.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: tracks stock and orders using software.
Retail team member: uses point-of-sale and stock management systems.
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and broader ICT use in work and everyday life.
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader qualification covering a range of IT applications, recognised by employers across many sectors.
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills: useful if you want to move into a more tech-focused role.
