Essential Digital Skills - Entry 3

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<li>Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 is designed for adults who have little or no experience using digital devices or the internet and want to build the essential skills needed for life, work, learning and communicating online.</li>
<li>The qualification is focuses on developing confidence with everyday digital tasks.</li>
<li>Suitable for beginners, jobseekers, returners to learning, and anyone who needs digital skills to progress in work or further study.</li>
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<li>Using Devices & Handling Information</li>
<li>Creating & Editing</li>
<li>Communicating</li>
<li>Transacting</li>
<li>Being Safe & Responsible Online</li>
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<li>You must be aged 19 or over.</li>
<li>No previous digital skills are required.</li>
<li>An initial assessment will determine your starting point.</li>
<li>Suitable for learners who are new to computers, smartphones or online services.</li>
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<p>City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU</p>

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<li>Builds essential digital skills needed for everyday life—banking, shopping, emails, online forms and accessing services.</li>
<li>Supports employability by developing key digital competencies required in the modern workplace.</li>
<li>Helps students develop confidence with devices, communication tools and online tasks.</li>
<li>Enables students to take part safely and independently in the digital world.</li>
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<li>Through hands-on practice using laptops, tablets and smartphones.</li>
<li>Step-by-step tutor demonstrations of everyday digital tasks.</li>
<li>Practical activities such as sending emails, completing online forms and saving documents.</li>
<li>Supportive small-group learning tailored to adults who are new to digital technology.</li>
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<li>Assessment is through a controlled online assessment, externally set and internally marked.</li>
<li>Tasks cover both knowledge and practical skills </li>
<li>Assessments are externally quality assured to ensure consistency.</li>
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<li>Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.</li>
<li>No specialist equipment required.</li>
<li>You may wish to bring basic stationery (pen and notebook)</li>
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<p>Gateway Qualifications Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills</p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Progress to: </span></span></span></p>

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<li>Essential Digital Skills Level 1</li>
<li>Digital Skills for Work</li>
<li>Vocational courses requiring basic digital competence</li>
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<p>Use digital devices confidently for daily life (shopping, banking, GP services).</p>

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<p>Communicate online using email and video calling.</p>

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<p>Apply digital skills in work settings.</p>

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<p>Access online learning and develop skills for future courses.</p>

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<p>For further information, careers, or educational advice contact our Student Services Team:</p>

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