Where will this course lead?

Gaining digital skills through this Level 1 course will boost your employability, making you more competitive for various job roles. You'll gain confidence in using digital tools, which are crucial in today's technology-driven workplace. These skills will also help you manage everyday tasks, such as accessing online services, managing finances, and finding information more effectively. This course serves as a foundation, preparing you for more advanced digital skills training or workplace-based learning, potentially leading to higher qualifications and opportunities in the tech world.

What will I study?

The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate an understanding of, and competency in, the digital functional skills they need in real life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life. This qualification allows learners to progress from entry level 3.

How will this course be delivered?

The course will be delivered at our Blossomfield Campus and holds a 10-week duration.

What qualifications will I get?

NCFE Level 1 Digital Functional Skills

How will I be assessed?

Externally set and externally marked:

• section 1 (knowledge): externally set, externally marked multiple-choice question (MCQ)/short-answer question (SAQ) paper, completed under externally assessed conditions

• section 2 (skills): externally set, externally assessed task-based assessment, completed under externally assessed conditions

How do I get a place on the course?

Click enquire now, or email Adult.Skills@Solihull.ac.uk for further information.

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on the course, you should hold a west midlands postcode and be aged 19 or above.

What else do I need to know?

*Free if you meet the West Midlands Combined Authority eligibity criteria.

What can I do after this course?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to Level 2 Digital Marketing/ Business Startup/ Coding practices.