Anyone who needs the understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life.
Course details
| Qualification name | Essential Digital Skills |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 1 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Essential Skills |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | Adult Funding is available to eligible learners over the age of 19 who do not have a level 1 (GCSE Grade D or 3) IT qualification Please ask for details |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
Must be 19 years plus Unemployed or Employed Does not have an IT qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grade C or 4) •Be able to turn on a device, use the available controls on my device, interact with the home screen on my device • Understand that the internet allows me to access information and content and that I can connect to it through Wi-Fi • Be able to connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network • Be able to connect to the internet and open a browser to find and use websites
View the key features of this course.
Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices Using digital devices and handling information Creating and editing Digital communication Transacting digitally
Understand how the course will be delivered.
Classroom Based at a venue or vis Microsoft TEAMS tutor led classes.
Find out what material you will need.
Writing materials and paper/notebook Laptop/Tablet (phone screen not suitable)
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
145 minutes assessment over the 2 taught sections
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Progress in work
| Name | Northampton Library |
|---|---|
| Address |
NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL LIBRARY
ABINGTON STREET NORTHAMPTON NN1 2BA Find on Google maps |
Other venues and dates
| Venue | Start date | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | View course | |
| eVolve Your Future Rushden | View course |
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