Free Level 2 Computer Course in Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. You'll develop practical ICT skills and earn a computer qualification that employers recognise. The course runs full-time over 13 weeks. Topics cover the core digital skills used in everyday work and study. You'll need to be aged 16 to 18 to enrol, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their ICT skills and gain the nationally recognised qualification to prove it
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll use common software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
You'll manage files and folders on a computer system.
You'll communicate online safely and effectively, including using email.
You'll search for, select, and use information from the internet.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your data online.
You'll produce documents and digital content for practical purposes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. Assessment is by a set task completed under supervised conditions. You'll demonstrate your ICT skills by completing practical tasks that reflect real digital work. There is no written exam. Your work is submitted and marked against the City and Guilds standard for Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Clacton on Sea will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses ICT daily for documents, email, and data entry.
Receptionist: manages digital records, bookings, and correspondence.
Customer service advisor: handles queries using computer systems.
Data entry clerk: inputs and maintains information on databases.
Retail assistant (with digital till and stock systems): computer skills increasingly required.
Junior office assistant: supports teams with everyday digital tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: rounds out a core skills profile many employers ask for.
Level 3 IT or Business Administration qualification: a step toward more senior office or admin roles.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business Administration: combines ICT with broader workplace skills for office-based careers.
