Functional Skills IT Level 1 - Online Course - Community Learning - 10:30-12:30

About this course

About this course

This is a course suitable for adults. The aim will be to achieve the City and Guilds 3748 (Legacy) Function Skills ICT Level 1 qualification.  This is a Level 1 accredited course and is not suitable for beginners.  

• The course will cover intermediate skills in: 
• Word processing (MS Word) 
  
• Spreadsheets (MS Excel) 
  
• Presentations (MS PowerPoint) 
  
• Handling data (MS Access) 
  
• Using online resources (email and Internet). 
  

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• Learners will have the skills to take the online assessment and gain the accredited level 1 qualification. 
• What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course? 

Learners should have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 (or similar operating system). Learners should be familiar with the keyboard layout and be able to type accurately and use a mouse or similar pointing device (e.g. trackpad).  

The course will focus on intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Existing basic IT skills are essential. 

The course will be delivered using Zoom: learners will watch ‘Walkthrough’ demonstrations by the tutor and then attempt tasks set in course materials. Learners will have opportunities, through the Zoom meetings, to get support and discuss any issues with their tutor.  

Written course materials will be distributed as PDF files through the Zoom chat function where possible. Links to an online resource bank (handouts and ‘How-To’ videos) will be available to learners through file-sharing services.  

Learners will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with at least a microphone (headset or built-in). A webcam is preferable. The computer used for the coursework must be the same device running the Zoom meeting, as the tutor will use screen sharing to guide and assess learners. 

NB: Android and Apple smartphones and tablets are not suitable; mobile versions of Microsoft apps do not have all the required functions.  

The course materials have been designed around Microsoft Windows 10, Google Chrome and Microsoft Office 365, although other web browsers and earlier versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access should be fine.  

N.B. There will be some work on databases. Learners will need a working copy of Microsoft Access or equivalent database software. This will be toward the end of the course to allow learners to use Microsoft’s free 30-day trial of the Access software.  

As this course is online, a suitable device such as laptop, smart phone, tablet or computer will be required to access the course.  Zoom will be used for the live sessions and the link will be sent to you once your enrolment has been completed.

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England.