Adult
Course details
| Qualification name | Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | E |
| Awarding organisation | Gateway Qualifications Limited |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Essential Skills |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st February 2025 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For full deta |
| 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.
You will need to completed the Essential Digital Skills Introductory course and able to complete the following tasks confidently before enrolling on the entry level qualification: ? Turning on a device (including entering and updating any account information safely, such as a password). ? Use the available controls on a device (such as a mouse and keyboard for a computer, or touchscreen on a smartphone or tablet). ? Use the accessibility tools (including assistive technology) to make device
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The Essential Digital Skills qualification will develop skills in the following five areas: 1. Using devices and handling information. 2. Creating and editing. 3. Communicating. 4. Transacting. 5. Being safe and responsible online. At entry 3 the focus will be on developing skills for life and introducing learners to skills for work. At level 1 the focus will be more on skills for work with a secondary focus on skills for life. The course will be delivery through a blended model, whic
Find out what material you will need.
It is essential you have access to your own device such as a Smart Phone or table and computer to enable you to access the course content and achieve the qualification.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
You will be accessed through a formal online assessment, externally set by the awarding body. The assessment is on-demand, through an external platform and you will be permitted to take the assessment on different devices including a laptop, desktop or tablet. In addition, you will be observed completing a task set by the awarding body.
Towards the end of the qualification we will discuss your progression options to help you achieve your goals.
| Name | NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus |
|---|---|
| Address |
Knutton Lane Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2GB Find on Google maps |
| info.newcastle@nscg.ac.uk | |
| Phone | 01782 254254 |
| Website | https://nscg.ac.uk |