Entry Level 3 – Essential Digital Skills Qualification

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Entry Level 3 - Essential Digital Skills Qualification

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Course Duration

12 weeks

Location

West Plaza

Start Date

1 September, 2025

Cost

Free
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Essential Digital Skills Qualifications are perfect if you have very few digital skills. You will learn the basics and become confident in using them, whether that’s communicating to loved ones or making sure you’re safe and confident to do your online shopping or banking. After learning the basics, you will have the option to take another course and improve your skills further. The course that proceeds the Entry Level 3 would be the Essential Digital Skills Qualification at Level 1.

Our Essential Digital Skills course is for adults who want to study and improve their digital skills. You will build your skills in:

  • Using devices and handling information
  • Creating and editing
  • Communicating
  • Transactions and buying online
  • Being safe and responsible online

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

A short digital assessment and a discussion with a tutor are required to determine learner level.

This course is designed around adults whose first language is not English, including immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and members of settled minority communities who are adjusting to life in an English-speaking country. Whether you want to improve your digital skills for work, social interaction, or personal development, the course supports your goals. It also promotes social integration and provides a pathway to further education and employment.

Essential Digital Skills  Qualifications at Entry Level 3 is for learners who want to develop understanding and skills in digital. The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to develop manage and configure devices
  • Apply knowledge and these skills to organise, share and manage files
  • Become vigilant of online threats
  • Achieving Entry Level 3 courses will progress onto further study at Level 1, then lead to Level 2 for those learners who wish to pursue the course.

Even if English is not your first language and you want to improve your digital skills for everyday life, work, or further study, our Essential Digital Skills courses at Sandwell College are here to support you.

Our digital programmes are designed especially for adults and taught by supportive, friendly and experienced teachers. The course is designed to suit your needs, availability, and learning pace. Courses are offered part-time, with flexible classes during the day and evening to fit around your life.

What you’ll gain:

  • Improvement in your digital skills
  • Greater confidence using digital devices in real-life situations
  • Development of skills for work, further study, and independent living
  • Essential employability, maths, and IT skills

Our friendly and experienced Digital Skills tutors will help you settle in, make new friends, and feel confident in your learning journey. You’ll also have the chance to take recognised qualifications, including Pearson Qualifications, and prepare for important tests such as B1 or the Life in the UK test.

Whether you want to improve your digital skills for everyday communication, career goals, or progression onto vocational or academic courses, we’re here to help you succeed.

Modules:

  • Using Devices and Handling Information
  • Creating and Editing
  • Communicating
  • Transacting
  • Being Safe and Responsible Online

Throughout the year, we take great pride in providing a diverse range of enrichment activities. These include:

  • Our One World event which celebrates different faiths and cultures
  • Residential trips
  • Day excursions to various UK cities
  • Theatre outings
  • Visits to local museums
  • Guest speakers covering topics like Sexual Health, Sports, Well-being, Finances, Safety and Volunteering.

Externally set, on-demand assessments, internally marked and externally verified. This course is formally assessed via examinations. The methods to assess these qualifications are holistic, interactive, and reflective of real life with relatable scenarios. Additionally, tutors will assess learners continuously throughout the academic year to best prepare learners for the formal exams.

After successful completion of the Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 course learners can progress onto the Essential Digital Skills Level 1 course, furthermore learners can progress onto a Level 2 course once Level 1 is completed.

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