Essential Digital Skills Level 1 Qualification (Spring Term) · 20/01/2025

Course name
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 Qualification (Spring Term)
Course code
DIG-EDL1-DA-F/24-2AA
Introduction to the course

This is a digital skills qualification course either for learners progressing from Entry 3 or for those who are assessed as being ready to go stratight to a Level 1 course. The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate
understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills they need for life and work. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work.

What will I learn?

This qualification aims to focus on the study of digital skills, offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
and skills and provide opportunities to acquire a number of essential digital skills.The objectives of this qualification are to:
• build digital skills for everyday life
• build digital skills for work

What are the entry requirements?

You must be aged 19 or over (as at 31st August 2024), be a UK resident and assessed as ready to do level 1.

You will need a sufficient level of English to be able to follow the curriculum and complete any course work.

Please also be sure you have enough time each week to attend all classes and to complete any homework assignments outside of class.

If you live within Greater London, you will need to have the right to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the start date of the course.

If you live outside of the Greater London area, you will need to have lived in the UK for the past three years and also have the right to live in the UK for the duration of your course.

What do I need to bring with me to class?

Please bring a pen, note paper or note book, and a folder to store any handouts.

You do not need to have your own digital devices as these will be provided for you to use while you are on the course. However, if you have your own smartphone, you may like to bring it so that you can practise with it during the classes.

What can I do after my course has finished?

You can use your digital skills to sign up for many of our courses which are delivered via online learning.

Price
FREE
Available concessions
This course is free for all eligible learners.
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Course start and end dates
20-Jan-2025 to 02-Apr-2025
Time and day
09:30 am to 11:45 am (Mon)
Course duration
11 weeks / 49.5 hours total
Site
Hook Learning Centre
Site Address

The Hook Centre
9 Green End
Hook
Chessington
KT9 1AE

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How do I apply?

Please complete the enrolment form using the link below.

A member of Kingston Adult Education staff will then contact you to confirm your eligibility, send you the initial assessment, and take payment if necessary.

Please note that your place on the course cannot be confirmed until this has taken place.

What should I do if I have any questions?

For help or more information, please email:
skillsforworkandlife@kingston.gov.uk

Or call one of the numbers below:


07511045147 (if your enquiry is about a vocational course; line is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings)


or

07523931498 (if your enquiry is about a digital skills course; line is open Monday afternoons, and Thursdays and Fridays)


or

07511045124 (if your enquiry is about an English or maths course; line is open Monday to Thursday)

Enrolment link