Free Level 1 Computer Course in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy. You'll study full-time during the day, spending around a year building practical digital skills you can use in everyday life and work. The course covers how to use digital services, tools, and products with confidence. You'll sit an externally set and marked online assessment at the end. A level 1 computer qualification like this is recognised by employers as evidence of solid digital ability.
Who this course is for
This subject would appeal to students who wish to develop a knowledge and transferable skills in the field of ICT.
What you will learn
You'll use everyday digital tools and software to complete tasks.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online.
You'll communicate using digital services such as email and messaging platforms.
You'll handle data and files safely and effectively.
You'll understand how to stay safe and secure when using digital devices and the internet.
You'll develop transferable ICT skills that apply across different jobs and sectors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Blue Coat Church of England Academy. The qualification is externally assessed using NCFE's online assessment system. The assessment is externally set and externally marked. You'll complete it on-screen at an approved assessment session. There are 55 guided learning hours in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: accurate digital input across office and admin roles.
Customer service advisor: uses digital systems to handle queries and records.
Receptionist: manages bookings, emails, and digital office tools daily.
Retail assistant: many roles now use digital stock and payment systems.
Healthcare administrator: handles patient records and digital booking systems.
Warehouse operative: digital stock management and scanning systems are common.
Teaching assistant: supports learners using classroom technology and software.
What you could study next
Level 2 Digital Functional Skills (NCFE): the next step up, and the level many employers ask for alongside Level 2 English and maths.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: rounds out your core skills and strengthens your CV.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.
