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Free Level 3 Computer Course in Carlisle – Pennine Way CDC Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) in Carlisle. Classes run at Pennine Way CDC Carlisle, part-time during the day.

The course is designed for people with little or no digital experience. No formal entry requirements are needed. Over 15 weeks, you'll learn practical skills for everyday life and work. You'll make online appointments, manage payments, conduct video calls, and create and edit documents. You'll also learn how to fix basic problems on your device.

You'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You finish with an Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills qualification from Gateway Qualifications.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Entry requirements

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do the Basic IT skills workshop or the Introduction to IT before starting this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll use online platforms to make appointments and order goods and services.
  • You'll organise and manage payments online.
  • You'll set up and conduct video calls.
  • You'll create, edit, and save documents on a device.
  • You'll troubleshoot basic problems on your device.
  • You'll connect a device to the internet and navigate browsers and applications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Pennine Way CDC Carlisle. The course is practical and hands-on, with activities based on real digital tasks. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and activities that show what you can do. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pennine Way CDC Carlisle will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, uses digital tools to manage appointments and communications.
  • Customer service assistant, handles online orders and queries.
  • Administrator, creates and manages documents and emails daily.
  • Care worker, uses digital systems to record and share information.
  • Retail assistant, processes online transactions and stock systems.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills ICT Level 1, builds on your entry level computer skills for more complex digital tasks.
  • Essential Digital Skills Level 1, the next step up from this qualification.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths Entry Level 3, useful alongside digital skills for work and further study.
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