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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Penrith – Penrith Library

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Penrith. Classes run at Penrith Library, part-time during the day, over 15 weeks.

The course builds the digital skills you need for everyday life and work. You'll learn to make appointments and orders online, conduct video calls, create and edit documents, and fix basic problems on your device. There are no formal entry requirements, and you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills qualification at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Entry requirements

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginne... (visit https://adultlearningcumbria.org/?title=PEN26S011 for the full information).

What you will learn

  • You'll use online platforms to make appointments, order goods, and arrange payments.
  • You'll make and join video calls confidently.
  • You'll create, edit, and save documents on a device.
  • You'll troubleshoot basic problems on a computer or tablet.
  • You'll connect a device to the internet and navigate browsers and apps.
  • You'll apply digital skills in everyday work situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Penrith Library. The course combines practical tasks with tutor support. Assessment is based on completing tasks that demonstrate your digital skills, rather than a written exam. Your tutor will guide you through each skill and check your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Penrith Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, uses digital tools to manage appointments and communications.
  • Administrator, handles documents, emails, and online systems daily.
  • Retail assistant, processes orders and payments using digital platforms.
  • Care worker, uses online records and communication tools in the role.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries via email and online chat.

What you could study next

  • Essential Digital Skills Level 2, the next step up for more advanced workplace digital tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside digital skills for many jobs.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ), a broader computer qualification recognised by employers.
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