Free Level 1 Computer Course in Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich. This course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime computer classes, you'll develop practical ICT skills covering everyday digital tasks, file management, online communication, and more. A level 1 computer qualification strengthens your CV and shows employers you can work confidently with technology.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their ICT skills and gain the nationally recognised qualification to prove it
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll use a computer to create, edit, and save documents.
You'll manage files and folders on a device.
You'll send and receive emails and communicate online.
You'll use the internet to search for and evaluate information.
You'll handle data using spreadsheets or similar tools.
You'll understand how to stay safe online.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Bloxwich. Assessment is task-based and practical, covering the skills set out in the Functional Skills ICT specification. You'll complete set tasks that demonstrate your ability to use ICT in real situations. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; your work on set tasks is how you are assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records using computers
Receptionist: handling digital communications and office software
Retail assistant: using point-of-sale and stock systems
Customer service advisor: responding to queries via email and online tools
Warehouse administrator: updating digital logs and order systems
Junior office assistant: supporting teams with everyday computer tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 2: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and widely referenced in job adverts alongside English and maths requirements.
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a range of software applications.
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills: builds toward more specialist digital or administrative roles.
