Free Level 1 Computer Course in Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. You'll develop practical ICT skills across 13 weeks of full-time daytime study. The course covers the core digital skills that employers and colleges expect, from using software and managing files to communicating online. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your computer qualification.
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 common software applications to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
You'll manage files and folders on a computer or device.
You'll communicate and share information online safely.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect personal data when using the internet.
You'll use ICT to find, select, and use relevant information.
You'll recognise and respond to common ICT problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Clacton on Sea, with hands-on practice on computers during each session. Assessment is through a practical on-screen test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to demonstrate that you can complete ICT tasks to the required standard. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Clacton on Sea will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records accurately
Receptionist: using office software and email daily
Retail assistant: using EPOS and stock systems
Customer service advisor: handling queries via email and online tools
Administrator: supporting office teams with digital tasks
Warehouse operative: using digital stock and dispatch systems
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in ICT: the next step up, and the level many employers and colleges ask for.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): broader digital skills covering more software and workplace applications.
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills: builds on your computer qualification with more workplace-focused digital tasks.
