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Free Level 2 Digital Skills Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Digital Skills Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the digital skills adults use at work and in everyday life. You'll build confidence using devices, the internet, email, and common software. Topics include online safety, creating documents, and managing information digitally.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll complete a short information and guidance session before you start. You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills.

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll use devices and software to complete everyday digital tasks.
  • You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
  • You'll stay safe online and understand how to protect your personal information.
  • You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
  • You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online.
  • You'll understand how digital skills apply in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Spectrum Community Health Centre. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. Learning is practical and task-based, applying digital skills to real situations. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses digital tools to manage files, emails, and records.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries online and via digital systems.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and maintains information using software.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and communications using digital tools.
  • Retail assistant, uses digital tills and stock management systems.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information using digital systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Digital Skills or IT qualification, a step up for those wanting more technical or specialist roles.
  • Functional Skills Maths or English at Level 2, useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements alongside your digital qualification.
  • A vocational Level 3 qualification in business, administration, or health and social care, where digital skills are a core part of the role.
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