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Digital functional skills Entry Level 3
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This course is for you if you want to develop your digital skills for work and at home. You’ll learn about using different devices for handling information, creating and editing, communicating and transacting while remaining safe, secure and responsible online. You will be able to gain a Digital Functional Skills Qualification on this course.
The course will help you to:
• Use devices like laptops and mobile phones for handling information.
• Create and edit documents and other types of digital media, such as images, audio files and videos.
• Communicate using email and video calls.
• Complete and submit online forms, comply with digital verification checks, and buy an item or a service online.
• Be responsible and stay safe and secure online. You will learn how to back up your data, and about the different types of online risks and how to manage them.
During the course you will be given helpful step-by-step guidance from our specialist teacher.

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2023 and not already have a qualification in Digital Skills at Level 1. Further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage; we may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?


You may wish to have 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. There is a 90 minute online assessment at the end of the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive Digital Functional Skills Qualification on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression


You will be able to develop your digital skills further by taking additional courses. For example, you may like to learn more about using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Spreadsheets, or about online safety and cybersecurity. Your teacher will discuss progression options with you.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


You may like to bring a drink with you to have away from the computer and electrical equipment.
06303EL3
25/06/2024
27/08/2024
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

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