Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 13 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills for everyday life and work, covering how to use devices, communicate online, handle information safely, and complete tasks using common software. These are the skills employers ask for across most job roles today.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll use devices and software with confidence for everyday tasks.
You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
You'll find, manage, and store information safely.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and other digital files.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect your personal data.
You'll complete tasks using common workplace software and online services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is practical and hands-on, working through tasks on a computer. Assessment is through set tasks and activities that test what you can do, not a written exam. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant: uses computers and digital tools daily.
Customer service advisor: handles queries online and by email.
Receptionist: manages digital records and communications.
Retail assistant: uses digital tills and stock systems.
Care assistant: records client information using digital systems.
Warehouse operative: uses digital tracking and reporting tools.
Library assistant: supports customers with online resources.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your job applications.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and workplace tasks.
