Free Level 3 Computer Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run at Learn Devon The Passmore Edwards Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 45 hours in total, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills, from using a laptop confidently to staying safe online and searching for jobs on the internet. Before you start, there's a short skills check to make sure this is the right level for you. A great entry level computer course for anyone ready to get more from technology.
Who this course is for
Would you like to improve your digital skills to be more confident using a laptop or computer? Do you have some digital skills but want to be able to participate in life, work, or study? You may like to gain a nationally recognised qualification. If so, then this Entry Level 3 qualification is for you. Whether you are looking to develop employment prospects or want to use the internet and access online services, this course will help you engage in today’s digital world.
Entry requirements
There will be a short skill check before you start this course if you have not completed a Beeline for digital skills with Learn Devon, to make sure you are on the right course at the right level.
What you will learn
You'll set up and manage an email account.
You'll use apps on a mobile phone or tablet.
You'll browse the internet safely and securely.
You'll search and apply for jobs online.
You'll use a laptop or computer with greater confidence.
You'll access online services such as banking, health, and government websites.
You'll understand how to protect your personal information online.
How you will learn
You'll learn in small classroom groups of no more than 12 learners, supported by tutors throughout. Assessment is practical and task-based, showing what you can do with real digital tools. Your tutor will guide you through each skill and check your progress as you go. A short skills check before the course starts helps place you at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learn Devon The Passmore Edwards Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist, using computers and email daily in an office
Care assistant, accessing digital care records and online systems
Retail assistant, using digital tills and stock management tools
Administrator, handling emails, documents, and online forms
Customer service advisor, communicating through digital channels
Library assistant, helping others with computers and online services
What you could study next
Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more advanced everyday digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: useful if you want to strengthen core skills alongside your digital learning.
Level 1 IT User Skills (ITQ): broadens your computer qualification into word processing, spreadsheets, and more.
