Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, full-time during the day. This free computer course covers the essential digital skills you need for work and everyday life. The course runs over one year. You'll build practical skills in using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. A level 1 computer qualification opens doors across almost every sector, since most jobs now expect basic digital confidence.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence.
You'll find, manage and share information online.
You'll communicate digitally using email and other tools.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll use digital tools relevant to everyday work tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus. Teaching covers practical tasks using computers and digital tools. Assessment is through a combination of on-screen tests and portfolio evidence of your skills. You'll complete tasks that reflect real digital activities, so assessment is built around what you can actually do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses digital tools for documents and communication daily.
Customer service assistant: handles emails, systems and online queries.
Receptionist: manages bookings and correspondence using computers.
Retail assistant: operates digital tills and stock systems.
Care assistant: records client information on digital care systems.
Warehouse operative: uses digital stock and logistics software.
Data entry clerk: inputs and manages information on computer systems.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: 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 overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and workplace applications.
