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Free Level 3 Computer Course in Alfreton

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Computer Course in Alfreton. Classes run at Derbyshire Adult Education Service Alfreton Ace Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 60 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build the digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly expect. Topics cover using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. This free computer course for adults is a practical way to get started with technology.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll use digital devices with more confidence, including computers and tablets.
  • You'll find, manage, and store information online.
  • You'll communicate with others using email and other digital tools.
  • You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
  • You'll recognise online risks and take steps to stay safe.
  • You'll complete everyday digital tasks such as filling in online forms.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll demonstrate your digital skills by completing set activities and tasks. There is no written exam. Your tutor will observe and record your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derbyshire Adult Education Service Alfreton Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: uses computers daily for documents and emails
  • Receptionist: handles digital bookings, messages, and records
  • Care assistant: many care roles now require basic digital skills
  • Retail assistant: stock systems and tills are increasingly digital
  • Warehouse operative: digital picking and logging systems are common
  • Customer service advisor: uses email, online systems, and databases

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level qualification, you could move on to a Functional Skills ICT qualification at Level 1 or Level 2 to build stronger digital skills. A Level 1 or Level 2 Digital Skills Qualification would open more job options and meet employer requirements for computer-based roles. Some learners also progress to vocational qualifications in business administration or customer service, where digital skills are a core part of the course.

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