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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wisbech – Cambridgeshire Skills Oasis Centre

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wisbech. Classes run at Cambridgeshire Skills Oasis Centre during the day, part-time over five months. You'll learn how to use computers and digital devices with confidence, covering everyday tasks like booking appointments online, video calling, shopping, banking, and staying safe on social media. The course also builds the digital skills employers look for. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course can be tailored to where you are now.

Who this course is for

Do you want to learn more about IT? Having good digital skills is essential in today's world for both personal use and the work environment. Our Digital Skills courses are accredited and designed to give you the skills to: • Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment • Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls • Shop and bank online • Use social media and keeping yourself safe online • Use IT at work You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services.

Entry requirements

This is a first step IT qualification and is suitable for anyone with some experience of using digital devices and would like to build their skills and confidence using computers and other devices. A basic level of English is needed to engage with the lessons and complete the set assessments. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific ne

What you will learn

  • You'll access online services, including booking GP appointments and using government websites.
  • You'll communicate digitally using email and video calls.
  • You'll shop and bank online safely.
  • You'll use social media and protect yourself from online risks.
  • You'll develop the digital skills needed in a workplace setting.
  • You'll use computers and other digital devices with greater confidence.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Cambridgeshire Skills Oasis Centre. Learning is hands-on, working through practical tasks on computers and digital devices. Assessment is built into the course through set tasks and activities that test what you can do. The initial assessment at the start helps shape how the course is delivered for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire Skills Oasis Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: digital skills are essential for office-based admin roles.
  • Receptionist: booking systems and email are core to the job.
  • Care assistant: many care providers use digital records and communication tools.
  • Retail assistant: stock systems and card payments are increasingly digital.
  • Customer service advisor: handles online queries and digital tools daily.
  • Warehouse operative: many sites use digital scanning and ordering systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Digital Functional Skills: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or 2: pairs well with digital skills if you want to strengthen your overall employability.
  • IT User Skills (ITQ) qualifications: broader computer qualifications that go deeper into specific software and workplace tools.
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