Level 1 Computer Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 weeks and covers the digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly expect. You'll learn how to stay safe and legal online, communicate through social media, and create and edit documents using Word and Access. Classes are daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
This level 1 course will cover: being responsible online, ensuring you are legal and safe online, communicating online via social media and creating & editing documents via Word/Access.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to stay safe and act responsibly online.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities when using the internet.
You'll communicate online, including through social media platforms.
You'll create and edit documents using Microsoft Word.
You'll work with data using Microsoft Access.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Truro College, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. The course runs over 10 weeks on a part-time daytime basis. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel Digital Functional Skills Qualification, which includes a formal assessment to confirm your skills at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses Word and digital communication daily.
Receptionist: handles emails, documents, and online systems.
Customer service assistant: communicates with customers online and in writing.
Care assistant: many roles now require basic digital record-keeping.
Retail assistant: stock and ordering systems are increasingly digital.
Library assistant: supports the public with computers and online resources.
What you could study next
Level 2 Digital Functional Skills Qualification (Pearson Edexcel): the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by many employers as a standard digital competency.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside a computer qualification for roles in administration, retail, or care.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tools.
