Free Level 1 Functional Skills Computer in Bournemouth
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Functional Skills Computer Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Cambian Wing College, full-time during the day. You'll need basic ICT skills to join, and Entry Level Functional Skills ICT is an advantage. The course runs over 9 months and covers the practical computer skills employers look for in everyday work and education. A level 1 functional skills computer qualification shows you can use technology confidently and independently.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics
Entry requirements
Basic ICT skills - FS Entry level qualifications are advantageous
What you will learn
You'll use a computer and common software to complete everyday tasks.
You'll create, edit, and save documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
You'll send and receive emails and manage digital files.
You'll search for and evaluate information online safely.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect personal data online.
You'll follow instructions to complete multi-step ICT tasks independently.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Cambian Wing College. Assessment is by a written test and a practical task-based assessment. Both are set and marked externally by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will work through the course content with you in class and prepare you for both assessments before you sit them.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambian Wing College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records using computer systems.
Receptionist: handling emails, documents, and digital booking systems.
Retail assistant: using point-of-sale and stock management software.
Customer service advisor: communicating via email and online platforms.
Administrator: creating documents and managing digital files daily.
Warehouse operative: using computer-based inventory and logistics tools.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills ICT Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by many employers alongside GCSE equivalents.
Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): broader qualification covering a range of software and digital applications.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: often studied alongside ICT to strengthen your overall employability profile.
