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Computing Basics

Funding area Essential Skills
SIT/155275/R/FF
Location:
Sittingbourne Community Learning, Sittingbourne
Start date:
03/08/2026
End date:
07/09/2026
Level:
Pre Entry Level
Time:
12:30 - 14:30
Duration:
5 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

10 hours
Day of week:
MON
Tutor:
Sarah Woodward
Price: FREE
Call 03000 41 22 22
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Who can join this course

Our Digital Skills courses are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and are FREE to eligible learners.
To be eligible to enrol and attend our courses you must have lawful permission to reside in the UK and be ordinarily resident in the UK at the course start date.

Dependent on your individual circumstances, you may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for details of enrolment residency eligibility: https://www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/learning-with-us/course-fees-and-payment/terms-conditions/

Acceptance on a KAE Skills Digital Skills course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.

Before enrolling on an Digital Skills course you will need to create a learner account online, complete your residency eligibility check and then book an initial assessment to determine the best level.

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Is this course for me

This course is for complete beginners who have little or no previous experience on the computer.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Open and close applications on a mobile phone
* Start up, Login and shut down a computer safely
* Demonstrate basic mouse control for navigation and selection
* Apply essential keyboard skills for typing and shortcuts
* Identify and describe the main parts of a computer and their functions
* Create and format a simple Word document to meet basic presentation standards
* Search for information on a specific topic
* Send an email with an attachment

Please bring a pen, notebook and an A4 folder to each lesson.
If you are studying online, you will need secure internet connection, a laptop, tablet or PC. We do not recommend using a phone to attend online due to limited functionality.

You can progress to the next level in digital skills and at Entry 3 or Level 1, you can prepare for a Digital Functional Skills qualification. There is a wide range of other courses available with Kent Adult Education or other providers to support further study or employment. The National Careers Service may attend your course to advise about further study or employment opportunities.

This course takes place at the Sittingbourne Community and Learning Skills Centre on Avenue of Remembrance. To access the centre please head to the Kent County Council - Swale Local Office. To the left of the front of the building there is a pathway which is signposted, please follow the pathway and this will lead you to the entrance of the building. When you arrive at the entrance please use the up/down arrow to navigate to Classroom 1 on the intercom and press the bell. A member of staff will answer the intercom and unlock the door for you to enter the centre by pulling the door handle.

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Monday, 31 August 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.

As part of your funding agreement, you must attend at least 85% of your lessons, complete any required self study and all necessary qualifications you are enrolled on. You may be withdrawn if you do not attend regularly. If you have a pre arranged commitment booked during term time, please contact your tutor to catch up on any missed work.

If there is anything you wish to tell us about a disability or medical condition that may affect your learning or using any of our facilities, please speak to a member of staff.

You will be given information about exams at assessment and by your tutor.

Getting to your course

Find us

Sittingbourne Community Learning
Kent County Council
Avenue Of Remembrance
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4DD

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code SIT/155275/R/FF.