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Introduction to Digital Functional Skills
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This course is for you if you want to go on to the Digital Functional Skills qualification. This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of what you will be undertaking within the Digital Functional Skills qualification. You will gain confidence through having discussions and carrying out tasks to gain an understanding of which future learning pathway is right for you.
This course will cover:
• What learning involves
• What is expected to be done to complete the qualification
• Expectations of yourself and the teacher
• British Values and how they are relevant to digital and IT skills
• Knowledge of how to be successful in your learning

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as of 31st August 2023 and not already have a qualification in Digital Functional Skills. Further eligibility may be linked to where you live, and we will check that at the enrolment stage; we may contact you for further information or refer you to an alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?


You may wish to bring a notepad and pen for taking notes and a folder to store notes and handouts.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression


Your teacher will discuss progression options with you, and these may include the Digital functional skills qualifications, Level 2 Award in Digital and IT skills

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


You may like to bring your own refreshments for consumption away from the computers.
06221CL
21/06/2024
05/07/2024
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Community House Ripon

Helping you financially

  • 92% of our learners receive full funding for their learning. Our mission is to support you on the right learning path (T&C apply).
  • We can offer financial support relating to childcare costs, travel costs, course fees, books etc. (T&C apply).
  • You can pay for your course in instalments (over £100). Please ask for details.
  • English, maths including GCSEs and computing courses (up to Level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2023).
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your individual employed/self employed income is below £20,319.
  • If you have not yet achieved a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, you could learn for FREE.
  • Don’t worry if you have already gained a Level 3 qualification, but want to change your career path and try something new – you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan which you start to pay back when you earn over £27,295.
  • From April 2023, some Level 3 courses will be available for FREE to adults who are unemployed or earning below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319), even if you already have a Level 3 qualification or higher. This funding is part of the ‘Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs’ offer and you will find a full list of qualifications included in this offer here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-free-level-3-qualification/list-of-free-level-3-qualifications-available-to-eligible-adults

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk