Using AI in the day job - Gateway Level 2 Award

This course requires you to follow an application process.

Course code: AT1407J

This course will help learners understand and use the most popular AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Canva and Grammarly. 

when
From 06 Jan 2027 to 28 Apr 2027
Wednesday 13:00-16:00  12 weeks
Date
06 Jan 2027
Time
13:00 to 16:00
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13 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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20 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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27 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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03 Feb 2027
Time
13:00 to 16:00
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10 Feb 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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03 Mar 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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10 Mar 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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17 Mar 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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14 Apr 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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21 Apr 2027
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13:00 to 16:00
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28 Apr 2027
Time
13:00 to 16:00
where
location to be advised
fees
full fee for this course £182.00  (concessions free)
who

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

enquiries@salbcp.com

01202 123444

What the course is about

<p>This course will help learners understand and use the most popular AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Canva and Grammarly. </p>

<p>Learners will typically use these AI tools to carry out tasks they would do in their usual job roles and then, as AI work itself is inadmissible as qualification evidence, learners will produce a portfolio explaining how they used AI and this will gain them a qualification.</p>

<p>This course enables learners to achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/qualification/gateway-qualifications-level-2-award-in-digital-and-it-skills/" target="_blank">Level 2 Award: Digital & IT Skills | Gateway Qualifications</a> </p>

<p>Learners will study 2 units: </p>

<p><a href="https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/unit/158968/" target="_blank">Exploring New and Emerging Digital Technologies - Gateway Qualifications</a> </p>

<p><a href="https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/unit/159037/" target="_blank">Using Digital Technologies - Gateway Qualifications</a> </p>

Pre-course information session or interview

<p>This course will suit learners who regularly use a computer for their work and who carry out a range of office environment type tasks. Learners taking the course should find that their productivity will increase as they find they get more done in each hour. Learners would also find that the skills they develop will increase their career prospects moving forward. </p>

Assessment of progress, tests, exams

<p>This course is assessed via a portfolio of evidence. There are no exams or tests. </p>

Who the course is for / Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

<p>This course is assessed via a portfolio of evidence. There are no exams or tests. </p>

Materials and costs

<p>We also offer a separate Level 2 Digital and IT skills courses covering general computing skills. Learners would do 2 units from ones on Word, Excel and PowerPoint: </p>

Next Step

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Additional information

<p><strong>English, maths and computing skills:</strong> all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.<br />
<strong>Refunds:</strong> please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions</a> or in our brochure.<br />
<strong>Attendance:</strong> before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.<br />
<strong>Places on courses:</strong> many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills &amp; Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.<br />
<strong>Fully funded learners:</strong> if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.<br />
<strong>Home study:</strong> you will&nbsp;be required to do significant&nbsp;study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.<br />
<strong>Qualification Levels:</strong> there is further information about qualification levels on our website.<br />
<strong>Proof of identity:</strong> please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.<br />
<strong>Off-site activities:</strong> with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.<br />
<strong>Parking at centres:</strong> parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Refreshments:</strong> tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Unspent Criminal Convictions</strong> we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions</a>.<br />
If you have any <strong>accessibility or disability issues</strong> that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enquiries@salbcp.com">enquiries@salbcp.com</a>. All enquiries are treated in confidence.</p>