Essential Digital Skills - All levels
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Course Description
** You can apply at any time during the
academic year **
* Please note
that when you apply for a course, you will not be enrolled onto the course until
you have completed the Skills Level check mentioned below (unless you are a
previous EDSQ learner) *
When you come for your Skills
Level check, you will be offered the class which suits your learning needs
(evening classes might be available).
Please apply or
enquire and one of our team will contact you as soon as
possible.
Essential Digital Skills (EDSQ)
Course Content and Overview
This course will
teach you how to use ICT (computers). The content is based on the
Government’s National Standards for Essential Digital
Skills.
- • Using devices and handling information
• Creating and
editing
documents
• Communicating
• Transacting
• Being safe
and responsible online
Adults who are looking to learn, update or refresh their knowledge of
computers.
Delivery method
You will mainly be
using a computer.
Application Method
You can
apply for this course using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. You
will need to complete all relevant details in the application form and to upload
the evidence which supports your application (including ID).
If you
do not have anyone to help you with this, you can call our friendly team on
01724 297146 and they will be able to take your application details over the
telephone.
A member of our Customer Service Team will check your
eligibility and forward your application to a course tutor.
If you are a NEW LEARNER, you will be required to attend a Skills
Level check before the course starts - please call 01724 297146 to book a
date and time. This will also identify any
learning support needs you may have. The tutor will also assess your current
digital knowledge to get you on the correct course level.
If you require
more information about this course, please use this link:- Course Information
Enquiry to enquire from our website or telephone our
Customer Service Team on 01724 297146.
Assessment
An individual learning plan will
provide you with the structure and level of learning for the course. Your
progress during the course is assessed using question and answer, observation
and computer tasks. You will be given regular verbal and written feedback. You
will be assessed with an online computer-based test at the end of the
course.
Entry requirements
You will be
required to attend an initial assessment at a Community Hub to determine your
eligibility for the course.
Your English must also be to a standard to
enable you to complete any written assignments.
You must complete an online
induction, which includes online safety, before you begin a course with
us.
Additional Information
Please bring a
notepad and a pen.
Progression route
After achieving this qualification, you could
progress to:
Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity
Why you should study with us
Please click here to see our
FAQ page
DISCLAIMER: When applying for this course, you must provide evidence to
confirm eligibility for funding, proof of ID and full address. Applying for a
course does not mean you are automatically enrolled. You must be 19+ on 31
August 2024 and UK resident for at least 3 years. If you have not lived in the
UK for 3 years, you can still do a course with us, but you may need to pay for
your course, depending on your immigration status. Please contact us on
01724 297146 for more
information.
Our dedicated team will be happy to help – please call us or contact us
here:-https://northlincsadulteducation.co.uk/contact/
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