Entry Pathway Beginners’ (Digital Skills)

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This pathway is for absolute beginners who have never used a computer. You will complete a skills pathway which will allow you to gain an Entry 2 and Entry 3 level digital skills qualifications.
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Open Requirements

This course requires a pre-enrolment interview to ensure you have the required ICT and literacy skills. Please ring 0161-770-8026 to arrange an appointment.
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Open Assessment

The exercises you complete will cover the outcomes required by the exam board and the work you produce will be assessed by your tutor.
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Open Content

You will complete a range of activities on the computer and learn about:

• General computer use
• Managing files and folders
• Word Processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Using the Internet to find information
• Using email to communicate

You will gain the following qualifications:

Entry 2 Award in Life & Living Skills
Entry 3 in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development
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Open Progression

Next steps / Progression

We offer a range of courses in various subject areas. Courses are also offered by other local providers. Your tutor will help you to decide which path is best for you. We can also refer you to the National Careers Service where you will receive specialist careers advice.
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Open General Fee Information

This course is eligible for a range of concessions which may result in it being free of charge. This also includes a free offer for people who are employed and who meet certain criteria. If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment. See www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong for further information. We do not give refunds if you withdraw from the course, and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PV-N00330A
09/01/2025
17/07/2025
09:30
Thursday
2.50 hrs per wk
24 weeks
383.75
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