Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ)

Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.

This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
- Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
- Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
- Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
- Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES:
• Using devices and handling information – using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems
• Creating and editing – creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data
• Communicating – communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities
• Transacting – using online services, buying securely online
• Being safe and responsible online – protecting privacy and data, being responsible online

You must have completed the Basic Digital skills course previously or already have some confidence in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook

There are three Exam components that must be passed to achieve the qualification.

Question Paper Exam: 20 minutes covering theory questions
Observtion task: Teacher observered task downloading and using an online digital platform
Practical Task Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes practical tasks covering MS word, PP, Excel and outlook

Tutor: Jean.Wood@boltoncc.ac.uk Curriculum Leader: Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

This course will develop digital skills that will support in the work place.

There is opportunity to progress to a Level 1 Essential digital Skills Qualification.

Other digital opportunities include: L1 Cyber Security and L1 Introduction to programming.

Tuition Fee: £150.00
Other fees: £18.60
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.