Course code: WPAU001P
Subject area: Computing & Digital Technologies
Study level: Part Time
Course level: E
It is estimated that one in five adults lack basic digital skills. This qualification aims to enable learners to develop the digital skills they need for life, work, or further study. At Entry level 3, the focus is on developing digital skills for life and introducing learners to digital skills for work. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.
The course is assessed by an externally set, online exam.
In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.
The content of the qualifications is based on the National standards for essential digital skills April 2019. This qualification will enable learners to develop the digital skills they need for life, work, or further study as set out in the National standards for essential digital skills.
The course focuses on developing skills for life and introducing learners to skills for work and covers 5 skills areas:
1. Using devices and handling information
2. Creating and editing
3. Communicating
4. Transacting
5. Being safe and responsible online
Please note there will be no teaching sessions on: 12/12/2022, 19/12/2022, 02/01/2023, 13/02/2023, 03/04/2023, 10/04/2024, 17/04/2023 and 01/05/2023
Facilities at the Abingdon Campus:Vending machines and Costa Coffee shopWatercoolers available to refill your water bottle. Free parking.
16 - 18 Fee
19+ Fee
Tuition Fee: £0.00Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00
19+ Reduced Fee
Tuition Fee: £0.00Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00