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Key details

Course area
Computing, IT and Esports
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C056038 Child course code: Q056039
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you’d like to take the first steps towards a career in IT and improve your confidence, by developing a range of digital skills and if you don’t yet have the grades to enrol onto a level 1 or level 2 programme of study.

You’ll learn the basics of good business practice, developing your skills in areas such as being organised, working with others, plus researching a topic, which are great transferable skills for work.

Units include:

  • finding and using information on the internet and then using these to create documents, images and presentations
  • understanding how to be safe and responsible online
  • communicating socially and professionally using email, messaging and social media
  • accessing services or applying for a job online.

Being more confident using the internet and communicating online can:

  • help you keep in touch with new technologies such as AI
  • increase your chances of getting a job that requires digital literacy
  • improve your access to information, advice and services
  • will open up learning, training and career opportunities

You can expect the opportunity to demonstrate the skills you’ll learn in applied scenarios, with a range of assessment methods. You’ll be encouraged to develop your skills along the way by supportive staff.

Course information

1 year

College Certificate

There are no formal entry requirements, but you must have a keen interest in digital technology and computers. If you have not yet achieved a GCSE at grade 4 in Maths and English, you will study these subjects as part of their course.

Assessment methods within this course include in class knowledge assessments and practical assessments. They have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of all units.

You could choose to follow with a Level 1 course in a subject such as IT or move over to other level 1 programmes in different subject areas, or you could go into a junior role in industry.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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IT Operations Technicians

Potential Earnings

£46,493.79

Average Earnings

£29,043.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Information and Communication Technology

People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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