Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) Programme
at Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne · college
What the college says
The aim of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge that you need for a career in IT. Designed to meet the needs of today's businesses, this hands-on, applied qualifications give learners a chance to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification and progress to employment or further education in the IT sector.
What you need to get on
An interview with College staff.
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?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Lewisham College Main Campus
Lewisham College Main Campus Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UT
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · London
- 12 April 2027 · London
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