The course can be started at any point throughout the academic year. The next intake is September 2024. This course runs for 6–10 weeks depending on which level you enrol to. We recommend that you allocate approximately seven hours per week to your studies online. This can be done flexibly to suit you.
You will gain one of the following nationally recognised qualifications:
The decision which course students are assigned to is based on your assessment results.
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The decision to which course level learners are assigned is based on their BKSB English and ICT Initial and Diagnostic Assessments results.
TQUK Level 2 IT User Skills
This course is split into five manageable units:
NCFE Level 1 Essentials Digital Skills
This course is split into five manageable units:
NCFE Entry 3 Essential Digital Skills.
This course is split into five manageable units:
For Level 2 course: You will submit assignments for each of the five units that will be assessed by your specialist teacher to achieve this qualification. This course does not require you to sit exams.
For Entry and Level 1: You will be assessed via a computer based exams. Learners will need to attend College to take this exam.
You will need a computer/laptop with internet connection if completing the course via the online platform.
Upon completion of this course, you could progress onto further qualifications in the IT User Skills suite at Levels 2 or 3 or sector specific qualifications such as:
Entry 3 Essential Digital Skills and Level 1 Essential Digital Skills have funding available, which means if you are eligible you may not have to pay. See the drop down box below for more information. Level 2 IT User Skills is £405.50. There is no funding available for this course, so all learners must pay the full fee.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
Entry 3 Essential Digital Skills and Level 1 Essential Digital Skills have funding available, which means if you are eligible you may not have to pay.
Part-time courses are only available for students who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility which will be checked at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Level 2 IT User Skills has no funding available so all students must pay the full fee of £405.50.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
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