Level 1 Computer Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks and covers the digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly expect. You'll build practical knowledge across core areas of digital technology, from using devices and software to staying safe online. This is a Gateway Qualifications level 1 computer qualification, so you'll finish with a recognised computer certificate to show employers.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software with greater confidence and accuracy.
You'll handle information and content online, including searching, saving, and sharing files.
You'll communicate digitally using email and other online tools.
You'll stay safer online by understanding common risks and how to avoid them.
You'll complete everyday digital tasks such as filling in online forms and managing accounts.
You'll use digital tools relevant to work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Epping Forest Campus during the day. Learning is hands-on, working through practical digital tasks in class. Assessment is based on completing set tasks that demonstrate your skills across each area of the qualification. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator, using digital tools for day-to-day office tasks.
Customer service assistant, handling queries and records online.
Receptionist, managing bookings and communications digitally.
Care assistant, using digital systems for records and scheduling.
Retail assistant, operating digital tills and stock systems.
Warehouse operative, using digital devices for picking and dispatch.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills, the next step up from this computer qualification, covering more complex digital tasks.
Level 2 IT User Qualification (such as a City and Guilds or Pearson iTQ), which goes deeper into specific software and workplace applications.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, often taken alongside digital qualifications to strengthen your overall employability.
