Free Level 3 Computer Course in Kettering. Classes run full-time at Tresham College Kettering Campus. This is a daytime course running over one year. You'll build practical digital skills for everyday life and work, covering tasks like using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. It's a good starting point if you want to use computers with more confidence at work or in daily life. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices to complete everyday tasks.
You'll find, manage, and store information online.
You'll communicate with others using digital tools such as email.
You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll understand how to use the internet responsibly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Kettering Campus. Assessment is practical and task-based, showing what you can do with digital tools rather than sitting a written exam. Your tutor will observe you completing digital tasks and review the work you produce during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information on computer systems.
Receptionist: using email, calendars, and office software daily.
Retail assistant: handling digital tills and stock systems.
Care assistant: completing digital records and communications.
Warehouse operative: using digital tracking and reporting tools.
Customer service advisor: communicating with customers online and by email.
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: builds on Entry Level digital skills for work and study.
Essential Digital Skills Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: often needed alongside digital skills for employment or further training.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification recognised by employers.
