Free Level 1 Computer Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 days, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build the digital skills you need for everyday life and work, from using devices and the internet to communicating and handling information online. This free computer course for adults covers the essential digital skills that employers and services increasingly expect.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills they need for life and work. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence.
You'll navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
You'll communicate online using email and messaging tools.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage digital information.
You'll complete everyday tasks using digital services, such as online forms and accounts.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your personal data online.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Northallerton, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll demonstrate your digital skills by completing real tasks on a computer, showing you can use digital tools for everyday life and work. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to manage files, emails, and records.
Customer service assistant: handle online queries and digital systems.
Receptionist: manage bookings and correspondence using computers.
Retail assistant: use digital tills, stock systems, and online tools.
Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams online.
Warehouse operative: use digital stock and logistics systems.
Data entry clerk: input and manage information accurately on screen.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (NCFE): the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks for work and life.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often taken alongside digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification recognised by employers across many sectors.
