Free Level 1 Functional Skills Computer Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Swans Centre for Innovation, part-time during the day over 38 weeks. The course builds your practical ICT skills across everyday computing tasks, from managing files and using software to communicating online safely. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in ICT is the right starting point for you. Free functional skills computer classes like these fit around other commitments, with a pace that gives you time to practise and build on each skill.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
What you will learn
You'll use a computer and common software to complete everyday tasks.
You'll create, save, and manage files and folders.
You'll use word processing and spreadsheet tools to produce documents.
You'll communicate online using email safely and effectively.
You'll search for and evaluate information on the internet.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal data.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Swans Centre for Innovation. The course is assessed through a set task, completed under supervised conditions. The task tests your ability to apply ICT skills to realistic scenarios. There is no written exam. Your tutor will support you throughout the course to make sure you're ready before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swans Centre for Innovation will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses computers daily for documents, email, and data entry.
Receptionist: manages bookings, correspondence, and digital records.
Retail assistant: handles stock systems and electronic point of sale.
Customer service advisor: communicates via email and online platforms.
Care worker: records client information using digital care systems.
Warehouse operative: uses handheld devices and stock management software.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in ICT: the next step up, and the level many employers expect for office-based roles.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English or Maths: round out your core skills alongside your ICT qualification.
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader IT qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.
