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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy, full-time during the day. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have lived in the EU for three or more years to enrol. The course runs for 11 months and covers the essential digital skills adults use at work and in everyday life. You'll build practical knowledge of devices, online communication, handling information, and staying safe online.

Who this course is for

These AIMVOC foundation courses are designed to enable learners to access vocational qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2, depending on their level of learning. They can also complete varying sizes of qualifications at each level, from Award through to Diploma. Being able to build up achievement in incremental stages can help support intrinsic motivation for learners, whilst developing character education.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll use devices and handle files confidently
  • You'll communicate online using email and messaging tools
  • You'll find, evaluate, and manage digital information
  • You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • You'll stay safe and secure when using the internet
  • You'll use digital tools relevant to everyday work tasks

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Community Academy. Assessment is practical and task-based, reflecting real digital activities. You'll complete set tasks that demonstrate your skills across each area of the qualification. There is no written exam. Your progress is assessed on the work you produce throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Community Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, using digital tools to manage documents and communications
  • Customer service assistant, handling online queries and data entry
  • Receptionist, using computers for bookings and correspondence
  • Retail assistant, working with digital stock and payment systems
  • Care worker, recording client information on digital systems
  • Warehouse operative, using digital stock management tools
  • Library assistant, supporting members with digital services

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 computer qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification to deepen your digital knowledge. From there, you might consider a Level 2 IT User Skills qualification (ITQ) or a Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, both of which build on the digital foundation you've gained here.

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