Improve your computer and digital skills (06C26AL/22)

What are you doing to keep learners safe?

The safety of our learners and staff is our top priority and we’ve made some big changes to our centres, from socially-distanced training rooms to staggered start times. If you choose to attend one of our classrooms in a centre then things will look different, but our staff will be as friendly and helpful as ever and are really excited to welcome learners back. Of course, if you choose to attend our virtual classroom from home, then that is fine too. Our staff and tutors have been really busy over the last few months ensuring that we can provide you will the same quality of teaching and learning virtually as we do in the classroom.

If you’re concerned about visiting one of our centres, please get in touch so we can discuss it with you.

What will I learn?

You will develop essential digital skills in 5 key areas:

Using devices and handling information

You will learn a basic understanding of hardware, software, operating systems and commonly used applications, exploring how to manage and store information, and identify and solve simple technical problems.

Creating and editing

You will learn how to create and edit documents, inserting images and using tools and techniques to create documents for a variety of purposes. You will learn the basic tools available within word processing software, before moving on in the level 1 classes to explore further document creation and skills for creating and editing spreadsheets and presentation slides.

Communicating

You will gain understanding of electronic communications, such as sending and receiving emails and participating in video calls. You will move on in the level 1 class to gain awareness of digital communication within the workplace and use if social media.

Transacting

You will learn and explore options to complete and submit an online form, developing understanding of digital verification checks, and the skills and knowledge required to purchase an item or service online. When studying towards the level 1 qualification you will compare products against other available online options and learn skills to manage your account settings.

Being Safe and responsible online

You will learn the importance of digital wellbeing and how to act responsibly when online. This covers privacy and data protection, recognising positive/negative online behaviour, ways to back up data, and risks associated with digital online activities.

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 this Computer and digital skills course your tutor will work with you to give you advice on the best ways to develop your 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 both independently and as part of a group.

You’ll have regular 1-1 time with your tutor to discuss your progress and to identify opportunities for further development. Your tutor will work with you to make sure that you always have the support you need and will also give you information about opportunities to develop your maths or English skills, exercise your creativity or improve your health and wellbeing. If you’re looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

What do I need to join the course?

You don’t need to have any previous computer and digital experience but you must be willing to explore the key areas and 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 all of your work together.

What could I do next?

Your tutor will support you in deciding your next steps; you might choose to continue improving your computer and digital skills by working towards the next level of qualification or moving on with further Achieve your digital goals sessions.

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.