Y9106 - Prepare for your Essential Digital Skills qualification (level 1)

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Start Date: 14/09/2026      End Date: 28/09/2026        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 12:00        Hours per Week: 2.75      No of Weeks: 3
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £115.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Rahnuma Noor        No of Places: 1
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This short 3-week course gets you ready for the digital skills exam at entry 3. You'll learn what the exam covers, practise the types of tasks you'll need to complete, and build your confidence so you feel prepared when the qualification course begins.
Think of this as a warm-up - it takes the pressure off so you can start the exam course feeling ready, not nervous

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Practise tasks across all five content areas - using devices, creating content, communicating, transacting, and being safe online - so you can identify which areas you feel confident in and which need more work
* Complete a timed practice task under exam-like conditions so you get used to working at the pace the exam requires.
* Talk with your tutor about your strengths and areas to develop so you can start the qualification course with a clear personal plan for where to focus
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners who have achieved the Essential Digital Skills Qualification at entry 3, or who have been assessed as ready for level 1 study.
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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 assess your readiness across the five content areas during the 3 weeks. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of your strengths and any areas to work on before the exam course begins.
You need to attend all three classes, or have a good reason why you were unable to in order to progress onto the qualification course.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
After this course, you will move directly into:
Digital skills exam course - level 1 (Gateway Qualifications)
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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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