Free Level 1 Computer Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes around 3 months to complete. You'll build practical digital skills, covering everyday tasks like using devices, handling files, communicating online, and staying safe on the internet. These are the computer skills many employers now expect as standard. An initial assessment helps make sure Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
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 software to complete everyday digital tasks.
You'll manage files and folders on a computer or tablet.
You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll find and evaluate information on the internet.
You'll use digital tools to handle and present information clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus. Teaching covers practical tasks you complete on a device. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can do, rather than a written exam. Your tutor will guide you through each area and check your progress as you go.
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: many admin roles require confident computer skills.
Receptionist: uses email, scheduling tools, and word processing daily.
Customer service assistant: handles digital queries and online systems.
Retail assistant: stock and sales systems are increasingly digital.
Care assistant: digital record-keeping is now common in care settings.
Warehouse operative: many sites use digital picking and logging tools.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex 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 specific software and digital applications in more depth.
