Y8818 - Essential Digital Skills qualification (level 1)

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Start Date: 05/10/2026      End Date: 01/02/2027        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 12:00        Hours per Week: 2.75      No of Weeks: 15
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £526.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Rahnuma Noor        No of Places: 3
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This is the highest digital skills qualification we offer - and it's a serious achievement.
The level 1 qualification covers advanced digital tasks including complex documents, data handling, online collaboration, and digital problem-solving. You'll learn skills directly relevant to the modern workplace, including how AI tools are starting to change the way people work.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Create complex documents and handle data for professional or formal purposes so you can produce work at a standard that's expected in a workplace - such as writing a multi-page report with headings and images, or building a spreadsheet that sorts, filters, and calculates data automatically.
* Collaborate with others using digital tools so you can work as part of a team in a digital environment - such as sharing documents through Google Drive, editing a shared file without overwriting someone else's work, or managing a group project through shared folders and email.
* Carry out complex online tasks and evaluate information critically so you can navigate the digital world as a confident, critical consumer - such as comparing products across websites, managing online accounts, checking whether a news source is reliable, or understanding how search results can be influenced by advertising.
* Understand how AI tools are being used in everyday life and work so you're aware of how technology is changing and can use these tools when they're helpful - such as voice assistants, AI features in apps that suggest what to write, chatbots that handle customer service, and tools that help organise data.
* Solve digital problems independently so you don't have to rely on others every time something goes wrong - such as working out why a document won't print, recovering a file you accidentally deleted, freeing up storage on your device, or troubleshooting a Wi-Fi connection.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners who have completed Prepare for your digital skills exam course (level 1), or who have been assessed as ready for level 1 study. You should have a solid foundation at entry 3 level.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
A folder
Pens and pencils
Lined A4 paper
A smartphone (if you have one)
A reusable water bottle
You will also need a personal Gmail account to access Google Classroom. If you don't have one, your tutor will help you set one up.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will regularly assess your progress against the five content areas. You'll complete practice tasks and mock assessments throughout the course. The course ends with an online exam, which you will sit in class. Your tutor will make sure you feel fully prepared.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes. Regular attendance is especially important because you are working towards a qualification
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Other courses you can do after this course include:
Word, Excel and PowerPoint for work (level 2)
Excel for work: spreadsheets, charts and data (level 2) - evening
Start or grow your business with digital marketing (level 1–2) - evening
Write and design the student newsletter
Get ready for work in the NHS and council: admin and digital skills
Please ask your tutor for more information or contact us at: digital.ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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