Free Level 1 Computer Course in Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester. You'll develop practical ICT skills across a 13-week full-time daytime programme. The course covers the core digital skills employers expect, from using software and managing files to communicating online. You'll finish with a computer qualification that shows what you can do. Entry is open to learners aged 16 to 18; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 and effectively.
You'll identify and use appropriate ICT tools for different tasks.
You'll understand basic online safety and how to protect personal information.
You'll search for, select, and use information from the internet.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Colchester, with hands-on practice using computers throughout the course. Assessment is task-based: you'll complete set activities that demonstrate your ICT skills. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds Level 1 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses computers daily for documents and email
Data entry clerk: accurate keyboard and software skills needed
Receptionist: handles digital communication and scheduling
Retail assistant: stock systems and digital tills require basic ICT
Customer service advisor: responds to queries via email and online systems
Warehouse operative: many roles now use digital stock management
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 Qualification (ITQ): broader digital skills across more software and systems.
Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration: combines ICT with wider office skills for admin roles.
Moving from a level 1 computer certificate to Level 2 opens more job options and meets entry requirements for further training.
