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Free Level 3 Computer Course in Manchester – St Antony’s Centre

CostFREE
Duration90 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Computer Course in Manchester. Classes run at St Antony's Centre, daytime with flexible study. Before you start, you'll complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 90 hours and covers the IT skills and knowledge that today's employers need. It's a hands-on, applied computer qualification built around real work tasks. This free computer course for adults leads to the City and Guilds Certificate for IT Users, a level 3 computer certificate recognised in the IT sector.

Who this course is for

This nationally recognised City & Guilds ITQ Level 3 (for IT Users) course develops skills and knowledge that learners require for a career in and/or in using IT. The courses are designed to meet the needs of today’s businesses. This is a hands-on, applied qualification to give learners a chance to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification and progress to employment or further education in the IT sector.

Course content

Learners work through sequential and progressive programmes to achieve units, award (3 units) or certificate (5 units).

The units offered are:

  • Database software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Presentation software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software
  • Improving productivity through IT

Entry requirements

Evidence of competence at level 2 which will be assessed through diagnostic testing prior to start of course. This process will ensure we place the right applicant at the correct level to enable them to progress and achieve.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical IT skills applied to workplace tasks.
  • You'll build knowledge of software tools used in business environments.
  • You'll work through a structured programme that builds on each skill progressively.
  • You'll gain the confidence to use IT systems independently in a work setting.
  • You'll complete applied tasks that mirror the demands of IT roles in employment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at St Antony's Centre, working through a sequential programme of hands-on, applied tasks. Assessment is ongoing and practical, based on the work you produce during the course. Before you start, a diagnostic test confirms you're working at the right level. The flexible daytime timetable lets you progress at a pace that suits your schedule.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Antony's Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician: first-line technical help for businesses
  • Data entry administrator: accurate input and management of business data
  • Office administrator: day-to-day IT and admin tasks in any sector
  • Digital marketing assistant: creating and managing online content
  • IT trainer: supporting others to develop computer skills
  • Records and information officer: managing digital files and databases

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in IT (City and Guilds or Pearson): a broader IT qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 4 Certificate in IT: moves into higher-level technical or systems work.
  • CompTIA A+ or similar vendor qualifications: widely used in IT support roles and a natural next step after a level 3 computer qualification.
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