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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Workington – Workington Library

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Workington. Classes run at Workington Library, part-time during the day, over 16 weeks.

The course is designed for people with little or no digital skills. No formal entry requirements apply. You'll learn practical skills for everyday life and work. Topics include booking appointments online, ordering goods and services, making video calls, creating and editing documents, and fixing basic device problems.

You'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course leads to a Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills qualification at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Entry requirements

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginne... (visit https://adultlearningcumbria.org/?title=WOR26S017 for the full information).

What you will learn

  • You'll book appointments and order goods and services using online platforms.
  • You'll make and manage video calls.
  • You'll create, edit and save documents on a device.
  • You'll organise payments securely online.
  • You'll troubleshoot basic problems on a computer or device.
  • You'll connect a device to the internet and navigate browsers and apps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workington Library. Teaching covers practical tasks you can use straight away. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, reflecting real digital activities. You'll be assessed on what you can do, not on written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workington Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, uses digital tools to manage bookings and correspondence.
  • Retail assistant, processes online orders and stock systems.
  • Care assistant, uses digital records and communication platforms.
  • Administrative assistant, creates and manages documents and emails.
  • Customer service advisor, handles online queries and service platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Essential Digital Skills, the next step up for more advanced digital work tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside digital skills for many jobs.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills, builds on this qualification for office and admin roles.
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