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Free Level 1 Computer Course in West Bromwich – Hateley Heath FETC

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in West Bromwich. Evening classes run at Hateley Heath FETC, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 13 weeks, part-time. You'll cover word processing, email, and spreadsheets, building practical digital skills you can use at work and in everyday life. An initial interview and assessment takes place before you start, to confirm the course is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who have little experience of using a computer, who wish to refresh basic ICT skills, wants to gain confidence or wishes to prove their skill level with a basic qualification.

Entry requirements

You will need to provide evidence that you have any of the following: Been a resident of the UK/EU for the past three years.

Proof of immigration status Aged 19+

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Before you can join this course you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to make sure the course is suitable for you and identify that you have an adequate level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll create and edit documents in Microsoft Word, including adding images
  • You'll use a keyboard confidently to enter and format text
  • You'll set up an email account and compose, send, and print emails
  • You'll work with spreadsheet software to organise data
  • You'll create charts and graphs, including pie charts, bar charts, and line graphs

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hateley Heath FETC during evening sessions. Tuition is practical and hands-on, working directly on computers. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course. You'll need to attend regularly to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hateley Heath FETC will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: uses Word, email, and spreadsheets daily
  • Receptionist: digital communication and document skills required
  • Retail assistant: many roles now require basic computer use
  • Care worker: digital records and email increasingly standard
  • Warehouse or stock operative: computer-based stock systems common
  • Customer service advisor: email and data entry core to the role

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a Level 2 digital skills or ICT qualification. The provider offers ICT courses up to Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE ICT qualification. A Level 2 computer qualification strengthens your CV for roles where employers ask for GCSE-level IT skills or equivalent.

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