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Free Level 3 Computer Course in Whitehaven

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) in Whitehaven. Classes run at Whitehaven Library, part-time during the day.

The course is designed for people with little or no digital experience. No formal entry requirements are needed to join. You'll learn practical skills for everyday life and work, including using online services, making video calls, and creating and saving documents. The course runs over 15 weeks at a manageable pace.

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 awarded by 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 payments safely using online tools.
  • You'll make and join 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 open browsers and apps.
  • You'll stay safe and confident when using digital services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Whitehaven Library. The course uses practical tasks and activities based on real digital situations. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, covering the skills set out in the qualification. Your tutor will support you through each topic at a steady pace.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Whitehaven Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses digital tools to manage files and communications.
  • Customer service assistant, handles online queries and booking systems.
  • Receptionist, manages appointments and correspondence using office software.
  • Retail assistant, processes online orders and stock systems.
  • Care worker, uses digital records and communication tools.
  • Library assistant, supports customers with online services and digital resources.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills ICT Level 1, builds on your digital skills for work and study.
  • Essential Digital Skills Level 1, the next step up from this qualification.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths, often taken alongside digital qualifications to strengthen job applications.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills, develops more advanced computer and software knowledge.
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