Course Overview
The course is a progression from our Basic IT Skills for Confidence programme and is designed to help you improve your digital skills.
What will I learn?
You will build your confidence and gain knowledge of different aspects of using software that can also be used on your mobile devices. These topics of understanding are:
- Using devices
- Know what is meant by hardware, software, operating systems and applications; locate and install an application; apply system settings, including those for accessibility.
- Finding and evaluating information.
- Navigate online content using hyperlinks, menus and other navigation elements to locate required information; carry out searches to find information and content.
- Managing and storing information.
- Open, read and save information from/to a file using appropriate naming conventions; work with files and folders to store, organise and retrieve information using local and remote storage.
- Identifying and solving technical problems.
- Recognise when a technical problem has been encountered, solve simple technical problems, and seek assistance when unable to solve a technical problem.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Assessment is informal, based on your personal targets and the learning outcomes will be undertaken regularly with you by the course tutor. There is no formal qualification or assessment.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for those who attended the Basic IT Skills for Confidence Programme or have similar knowledge and would like to improve their skills.
Additional Costs and Information
Free fundable programme for aged 19+ who are in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk
The course takes place on one day a week at the Chippenham campus, the details are:
25.04.25-11.07.25 Friday 09:30-14:30 (no session on 04.07.25)
The course takes place on one day a week at the Salisbury campus, the details are:
14.01.25-01.04.25 Tuesday 10:00-14:30
