Computer and digital skills for life and work (06B19AL/22)

What will I learn?

You will be able to develop your skills in 5 areas for the certificate qualification:

Word Processing Software

You will learn the variety of tools and options available within word processing software, maximising their use to create, edit and produce a wide range of creative and professional documents. You will explore tools to use for improving accuracy and efficiency.

Spreadsheet Software

You will develop an understanding of spreadsheet software tools and techniques to be able to produce spreadsheets for home and work related tasks. You will explore advanced formulae and functions to process data and how to apply automated tools to enhance productivity.

Presentation Software

You will gain an understanding of the skills and tools required to develop slides using presentation software, creating, editing and developing effective presentations for different purposes and tasks. You will cover design templates and options and how to apply techniques to ensure presentations are accurate and accessible.

Desktop Publishing Software

You will discover tools and options available in desktop publishing software. Page layout and design principles will be explored and you will create and develop a variety of professional publications for different purposes and audiences.

Digital Skills Career Progression

You will explore the importance of digital skills in the workplace and how digital skills are required in many types of job roles. You will learn digital skills that are valued by employers and identify your own career/progression goals, creating a plan of how you will develop your digital skills to meet them.

What qualification will I get?

Depending upon the level (and type) of qualification that you study, you will receive a qualification in:

• Entry Level 3 - Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)
• Level 1 - Essential Digital Skills
• Level 2 - Award in Digital and IT Skills
• Level 2 - Certificate in Digital and IT Skills

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first phone call, right through to achieving your learning aims and beyond to ensure that you have the skills, knowledge and resources you need to reach your goals.

When you enrol onto your digital course, your tutor will work with you to give you advice on the best ways to develop your digital skills and which level of qualification you should work towards. They will discuss with you all of the support we have available and together you will plan out your learning journey.

All of our Achieve your digital goals sessions and digital courses take place in small, friendly and welcoming classes, where you will have the opportunity to take part in activities to practice your skills independently and as part of a group.

You’ll have regular 1-1 time with your tutor to discuss your progress and identify opportunities for further development. Your tutor will work with you to make sure that you always have the support you need to achieve your learning aim and to give you information about other opportunities you can access, whether this is developing your maths or English skills or exploring options that are relevant to your wider goals. They’ll make you aware of other resources you can access, such as employability programmes to help you to get the job you want, or one of our other courses that will support your creativity, health or wellbeing.

What do I need to join the course?

You don’t need to have any previous experience of studying digital or IT skills, but you should be interested in exploring the subject. You must be committed to attending the sessions and achieving your qualification.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

We recommend that you bring a notebook, a pen, and a folder to keep your work together.

What could I do next?

When you’ve completed your learning, you will have the opportunity to discuss your next steps with our team. You might choose to continue improving your digital skills by working towards the next level of qualification or moving on to a related subject, such as digital marketing.

You might choose instead to develop your maths or English skills or to work towards a qualification in these areas.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.