Level 2 Functional Skills Computer Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Selly Oak Trust School. This course is open to learners aged 14 and above. You'll develop practical ICT skills across two years of full-time daytime study, covering how to use technology confidently in everyday and work situations. A functional skills computer qualification at this level is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in ICT.
Who this course is for
14-19 aged learners
Entry requirements
Learners need to be 14 or above.
What you will learn
You'll use common software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
You'll manage and organise digital files and folders.
You'll communicate effectively using email and other digital tools.
You'll search for, select, and evaluate information online.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal data.
You'll produce documents and materials to a standard expected in work and study.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Selly Oak Trust School. Assessment is by a formal external test set by Pearson Edexcel, which you'll sit when you're ready. Your progress will be supported through practical tasks and activities throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selly Oak Trust School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses ICT daily for documents, email, and data entry.
Data entry clerk: accurate keyboard and software skills required.
Receptionist: email, scheduling, and word processing are core tasks.
Retail assistant: stock systems and digital tills increasingly standard.
Customer service advisor: handles queries via email and online systems.
Library assistant: digital catalogues and public computer support.
Teaching assistant: supports learners using classroom technology.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills ICT: the next step if you want to develop your digital skills further.
Level 2 or 3 IT User qualifications (such as City and Guilds iTQ): broader coverage of software and digital tools valued by employers.
BTEC qualifications in IT or Computing: a route into further study or higher-level technical roles.
