Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills covering everyday tasks like using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. These are the skills employers look for across almost every sector. When employers ask for basic computer skills, this level 1 computer qualification shows you have them.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence
You'll find, manage and share information online
You'll communicate with others using digital tools and email
You'll complete everyday tasks using common software applications
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information
You'll understand how to use digital services, including online forms and accounts
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Tooting Centre. Teaching covers practical tasks you work through on a computer. Assessment is carried out through a combination of on-screen tests and portfolio-based tasks that demonstrate your skills in real digital activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant - uses digital tools and email daily
Customer service advisor - handles online systems and records
Receptionist - manages digital bookings and correspondence
Retail assistant - uses stock and payment software
Care assistant - records and shares information digitally
Warehouse operative - uses digital tracking and reporting tools
Library assistant - supports public with digital access and resources
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by more employers
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your job applications
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and workplace tasks
