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Beginners Computers

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesOther11 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

What you need to get on

Basic IT skills are advisable; this course is designed for students who have basic computer knowledge and would like to gain skills and confidence. Learners should be able to use a PC, be familiar with the use of a mouse & keyboard and should already be able to use Microsoft Office at a basic level in order to create simple documents which will be used to cover the evidence requirements of the course. Ideally, learners will have completed the ‘Introduction to IT’ course.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • Kendal Library

    Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PY

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    Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LL

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  • Workington Library

    Vulcans Lane, Workington, CA14 2ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Pennine Way CDC

    Harraby Campus Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Whitehaven Library

    Daniel Hay Library Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7QZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Upperby CDC

    Upperby Primary School Uldale Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Millom Hub

    Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Penrith Library

    St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, CA11 7YA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 17 November 2026 · Carlisle
  • 17 November 2026 · Whitehaven
  • 19 November 2026 · Carlisle
  • 1 December 2026 · Millom
  • 6 January 2027 · Barrow-in-Furness
  • 12 January 2027 · Penrith

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