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Functional Skills IT (EL3)

at Fircroft College of Adult Education, BIRMINGHAM · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesDigital Functional Skills1 monthPart timeFree

What the college says

Now, more than ever, products and services have moved online and it seems to be increasingly difficult to access them. This qualification will give you an understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills you need for every day life and it will enable you to engage with those essential digital services and products that are often sold online only. You will also be introduced to a range of websites and given the knowledge of how to engage with them confidently and safely. You will cover the following digital skills: • Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices. • Using digital devices and handling information. • Creating and editing documents. • Communicating with people digitally. By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of essential digital skills which will improve your efficiency and productivity.

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. All we ask is for you to have the willingness to learn and be supportive of others in the class.

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

  • FIRCROFT COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION

    1018 Bristol Road Selly Oak, BIRMINGHAM, B29 6LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 18 January 2027 · BIRMINGHAM

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