Free Level 1 Computer Course in Kidderminster. Classes run at Nova Training Kidderminster. You'll need to be aged 16 to 18 to enrol. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll build practical ICT skills covering everyday computer tasks, and earn a computer qualification that shows employers you can work confidently with technology.
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 a computer to create, edit, and save documents
You'll send and receive emails and manage digital communication
You'll search for and evaluate information online safely
You'll organise and manage files and folders on a computer
You'll use software to present and share information clearly
You'll identify and respond to basic online safety and security risks
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Kidderminster. Assessment is through a practical on-screen test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete tasks that reflect real ICT use, demonstrating your skills directly rather than sitting a written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Kidderminster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Admin assistant: uses computer skills daily for documents and email
Data entry clerk: entering and managing information on screen
Receptionist: handling digital communications and scheduling
Retail assistant: stock systems and digital tills increasingly common
Customer service advisor: responding to queries via email and online tools
Warehouse operative: many roles now use digital stock management systems
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills in ICT: the next step up, strengthening your computer qualification for roles that need more advanced digital skills.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.
Level 2 Business Administration: combines ICT with office and workplace skills, useful for admin and support roles.
