Free Level 1 Computer Course in North Shields. Classes run at North Shields YMCA, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks and covers the essential digital skills adults use at home and at work. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. Topics include using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet.
Who this course is for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Entry requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online
You'll communicate with others using email and digital tools
You'll create and edit digital documents
You'll stay safe and secure when using the internet
You'll understand how to protect your personal data online
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Shields YMCA. Teaching covers practical tasks you work through on a computer. Assessment is through an online test set by NCFE. You'll also complete a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do with digital tools in everyday situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Shields YMCA will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator, using computers and digital tools daily in an office
Receptionist, managing emails, bookings, and digital records
Care assistant, using digital care planning and communication systems
Retail assistant, handling digital tills and stock management systems
Customer service advisor, communicating via email and online platforms
Warehouse operative, using digital stock and logistics software
What you could study next
Essential Digital Skills Level 2, the next step up from this qualification, covering more advanced digital tasks
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful for many job applications and further study
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ), a broader computer qualification recognised by employers across many sectors
