Free Level 3 Computer Course in Glossop

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Glossop. Classes run at Glossop Ace Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 60 hours and covers the essential digital skills adults use at work and in everyday life. You'll build practical knowledge of using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. This free computer course for adults is delivered at a manageable pace, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) certificate.

Who this course is for

Details not currently avalible

What you will learn

  • You'll use digital devices with more confidence, including computers and tablets.
  • You'll find, save, and manage information online.
  • You'll send and receive emails and use basic online communication tools.
  • You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
  • You'll stay safe online, including protecting your personal information.
  • You'll use everyday online services, such as filling in forms or accessing accounts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Glossop Ace Centre. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks on devices. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and practical activities that show what you can do. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Glossop Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles require basic digital skills
  • Receptionist: uses email, booking systems, and word processing daily
  • Care assistant: digital records and communication are increasingly standard
  • Retail assistant: stock and payment systems are computer-based
  • Warehouse operative: many sites use digital picking and logging tools
  • Customer service advisor: handles queries via email and online systems

What you could study next

  • Essential Digital Skills Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more advanced digital tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): useful alongside digital skills for work or further study.
  • Level 1 IT User Skills (ITQ): broader IT qualification recognised by employers in office and admin roles.

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