Level 2 Functional Skills Computer Course in Newham. Classes run at The Diaspora Community Projects. You'll develop the ICT skills needed to work confidently and independently in employment, education, and everyday life. The course covers practical computer use, digital communication, and handling information. It typically takes one month full-time. You'll sit an assessment at the end to demonstrate your skills.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills ICT qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics
Entry requirements
There are no age restrictions for this qualification
What you will learn
You'll use common software applications to create, edit, and manage documents and files.
You'll communicate digitally using email and other online tools.
You'll find, select, and use information from the internet safely and effectively.
You'll organise and store digital information in a structured way.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal data.
You'll use ICT to solve everyday tasks independently.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at The Diaspora Community Projects. You'll learn through practical, hands-on tasks using computers. Assessment is by a set task or test, which you'll complete under supervised conditions. The assessment is set and marked externally by NOCN.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Diaspora Community Projects 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.
Receptionist: manages digital records and communications.
Customer service advisor: handles online queries and computer-based systems.
Data entry clerk: inputs and manages information accurately.
Retail assistant: uses digital tills and stock management systems.
Healthcare support worker: records patient information on digital systems.
Warehouse operative: uses computer-based inventory and logistics tools.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills ICT: deepens your digital skills for more complex workplace tasks.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: rounds out your core skills, which many employers ask for alongside ICT.
IT User qualifications (such as a City and Guilds or Pearson BTEC): a more detailed qualification if you want to move into a technical or administrative role.
Digital marketing or business administration courses at Level 3: next steps if you're aiming for office-based or digital roles.
