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Functional Skills IT (E3 / L1)

Funding area Essential Skills
GRA/151260/Q/FF
Location:
New Beginnings Learning Centre, Gravesend
Level:
Mixed Level
Time:
09:30 - 11:30
Duration:
28 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.

56 hours
Day of week:
MON
Tutor:
Sue Hart
Price: FREE Concessions Only 3 places remaining
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Who can join this course

All Digital Skills courses are funded by the Department for Education (DFE) 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.

Dependant on your individual circumstances, you may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.

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 complete an initial assessment. Please book an interview at your local centre.

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Is this course for me

The course is for students who already have some basic IT skills and who want to take an IT qualification at Entry 3 or Level 1.

Dictionary, ring binder for handouts and homework, paper and pen. If you are studying online ESOL, you will need a laptop or computer with good Internet connection, a working microphone and camera.

You can progress onto further qualifications in English and maths with Kent Adult Education or other providers. Talk to your tutor when the course is coming to an end.

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

  • Monday, 22 December 2025
  • Monday, 29 December 2025
  • Monday, 16 February 2026
  • Monday, 06 April 2026
  • Monday, 13 April 2026
  • Monday, 25 May 2026
  • Monday, 04 May 2026
  • Monday, 05 January 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.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

New Beginnings Learning Centre
Cornwell Avenue
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 5HS

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code GRA/151260/Q/FF.