Entry and Level 1 Functional Digital Skills
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 10 Weeks
Course Code: DPF0011
Code: DPF0011
The course is designed to enable adults to develop their digital knowledge
and skills to use in their personal lives and to support career development.
Many jobs of today require digital skills and digital skills also play a key
role supporting the workforce.
Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 will be delivered on
the following days to meet your commitments.
The Digital Functional Skills Qualifications provide a foundation for
progression to employment and further technical education.
Learners will develop skills using Microsoft and other IT applications,
preparing them for employment.
This programme has daytime or evening class options that you can
attend around your existing commitments.
Evening courses: Tuesday
to Thursday at Loughborough College (8 weeks)
Day course: Thursday at the
Enterprise Hub Loughborough (10 weeks)
The course includes the following but is not limited to:
- Using Devices and Handling Information: Learn how to
navigate your devices like a pro, from organising files to finding the
information you need in seconds.
- Creating and Editing: Discover powerful tools to create
and edit documents, images, and more—whether it’s for work, study, or personal
projects.
- Communicating: Master the art of online communication,
from emails and messaging to video calls, and make every conversation
count.
- Transacting: Get comfortable with online shopping,
banking, and transactions—safely and securely.
- Being Safe and Responsible Online: Protect your data,
privacy, and personal information with tips on cybersecurity and responsible
online behaviour
- Basic IT Skills
- Candidates must be 19+ years of age at the start of the
course
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of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
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of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
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