Free Level 1 Computer Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at Ashby Community Hub, part-time during the day. You must be aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025 to join. The course runs over 45 hours and covers the digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly require. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. Before you begin, you'll complete a short online induction covering online safety.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone looking to learn, update or refresh their computer knowledge and IT skills.
Entry requirements
You will be required to attend an initial assessment to give us the information we need about your skills and abilities. This will help us to decide which course and level will be most suitable for you.
Your English must also be to a standard that will enable you to complete any written questions. You must complete an online induction, which includes online safety, before you begin a course with us. You must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2026 to join this course.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence.
You'll communicate online, including using email and video calls.
You'll find, evaluate and manage information on the internet.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll use digital tools relevant to everyday tasks and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ashby Community Hub. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks on computers. Assessment is through online tests set by Gateway Qualifications. You'll also complete an online induction covering online safety before the course begins. Your English needs to be at a level that lets you complete written questions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashby Community Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital skills in office-based roles.
Receptionist: manage bookings, emails and documents.
Customer service assistant: handle online queries and systems.
Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams.
Retail assistant: use stock and payment systems confidently.
Warehouse operative: work with digital inventory and logistics tools.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often taken alongside or after digital skills training to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader IT qualification if you want to develop more specialist computer knowledge.
