EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills) Level 1

When & Where

26 February 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 44 hours, 16 weeks )
Morning, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Oge Onwuachu
Course Code W24MITA02D
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

It is estimated that one in five adults don’t have basic skills in digital technology. To fill this gap, we have introduced this Essential Digital Skills Qualification based on the Government's national standards. These qualifications are designed for adults aged 19+ and will give you the skills you need for work and daily life and are free of charge. The qualifications are intended to support you to join the digital world by learning skills for life, work or for use in further study

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Using devices and handling information
Being responsible and staying safe online
Online shopping safely
Communicating online, including using social media
Creating and editing documents

On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Essential Digital Skills [EDEXCEL]

Class format and activities

Classes will be delivered in the classroom at the Waterloo site, typical activities will include: Whole group teaching, Group activities, Practical exercises, Demonstrations, 1-1 Support and guidance. Assessment methods will include ongoing formal/informal tutor assessment and self-assessment. Teaching will be delivered using Microsoft Office 365, Ms Teams and other web based learning resources such as YouTube videos, online quizzes. It is essential that you have an email account and a computer connected to the Internet for your homework. At the end of the course, students will be expected to sit the Essential Digital Skills Qualification Exam at Level 1.

Entry requirements

All new students will be invited to take an initial assessment and interviewed to check their current skills. Required literacy/ ESOL Level is E3. Familiarity with using the keyboard, email and the Internet.

What you need to know before you enrol

What you need

This course runs once a week (2 hours 45 minutes per lesson), students are expected to attend every lesson.• A minimum of 95% attendance and punctuality are required from all students.• This course requires some personal study time in addition to the completion of homework. It is important that students have access to a computer connected to the Internet outside of class in order to complete these activities.