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Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 1

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesOther15 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

What you need to get on

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginne... (visit https://adultlearningcumbria.org/?title=KEN26S011 for the full information).

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

Start dates

  • 8 February 2027 · Kendal

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