Functional Skills: Digital
No formal qualification
Adult
17 Week
September 2024
Full-time
David Hockney Building
Overview
Digital Functional Skills is a part time qualification offered at Entry Level 3 and Level 1. The courses will enable you to participate in digital and online activities safely in the workplace and other real life contexts.
Upon
successful completion of the course, you will gain a qualification which is
recognised and valued by employers.
A minimum
of 95% attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This qualification is free for anyone aged 19 or
over (subject to eligibility criteria)
Key Info
What You Will Learn
This course consists of the following units:
1. Using devices and handling information
2. Creating and editing
3. Communicating
4. Transacting
5. Being safe and responsible online
Qualification Gained: Digital Functional Skills (Entry 3)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements. You will be required to take an initial assessment to assess your prior knowledge and digital skills. You will then be placed on the appropriate course level.
Your attendance for 4 hours each week is
mandatory and you must complete additional work outside of class time.
To apply please call the Adult Learning Centre on 01274 088586
Assessment
Teaching methods include working through online content, small group activities and workshops, practical exercises, demonstrations, one to one support and guidance.
You will be assessed at the end of the course with an onscreen/online assessment available on demand.
Progression
A digital skills qualification is demanded by many employers and can improve your employability prospects and life in general.
Following successful achievement, you can further develop your understanding and skills and progress onto digital qualifications at a higher level. It may also support you to progress into or within employment.
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
FE Tuition: £300.00 per academic year
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
