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  • Starting
    24 Feb 2026
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    Tooting
    Start Time
    13:15
    End Time
    15:45
    Duration
    8 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    24 Feb 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABE227CP

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    16 Apr 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:15
    End Time
    13:15
    Duration
    6 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    16 Apr 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABE220CP

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Essential Digital Skills - BTEC Award in Pre-Vocational Study

Essential Digital Skills - BTEC Award in Pre-Vocational Study

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This course will build your confidence using a computer through guided step-by-step teaching. It will introduce you to the Essential Digital Skills Qualification.

This course is part of our Pre-Vocational accredited BTEC course to introduce you to Essential Digitals Skills , designed to support you build confidence and develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent user in the modern digital world.

(Pearsons) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to help learners develop essential digital skills for work and further study. This course introduces key concepts in digital communication,

NOTE: You will need to set-up MFA (Multi Factor Authentication ) to use the College computers. Please bring your mobile phone to class to support the process.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    This course introduces learners to the Digital Skills through a practical and creative project: This BTEC Award introduces learners to the skills essential in a vocational setting. It's ideal for those seeking a recognised qualification to support employment, further study, or everyday data tasks. building a personal budget sheet. Learners will explore how information is presented in documents, gather relevant data, and produce a simple digital document The course is designed to build confidence with digital tools while developing essential life and employability skills.

  • Entry Requirements


    No prior digital experience required but some basic skills will be beneficial. Suitable for beginners and those returning to learning *Basic literacy and numeracy recommended

  • Course Content


    Introduction to Essential Digital Skills includes:

    • Processing a document including - how to create, save and print
    • Learn the basics of how to use Microsoft office 365 tools
    • How to use tools to edit your text such as spellcheck, cut, copy and paste, insert images, design posters
    • How to format your document using page numbers, colour, tables, symbols, shapes, borders, images Word art, headers, and footers

  • Progression Next Steps


    After completing this course, learners can progress to: Excel Improvers, Digital Skills: Microsoft Office, BTEC Level 1 vocational qualifications, Admin, finance, or data-focused training, Intermediate Digital Skills Essential Digital Skills or further CPD in this topic

  • Additional Information


    NOTE: You will need to set-up MFA (Multi Factor Authentication ) to use the College computers. Please bring your mobile phone to class to support the process.

  • Course Structure


    Stage 1: Introduction to to Digital Skills Navigating the digital skills interface

    Stage 2: Producing a Basic Document Planning and designing

    Delivery Mode: In-person or blended learning Learning Style: Qualification-based learning with practical tasks and portfolio building

  • Assessment Details


    Learners will complete a Portfolio of digital tasks Practical worksheets and projects will cover:

    A.P1: Identify ways information is presented in different types of documents A.P2: Identify information to use in an agreed document A.P3: Produce a basic document with support and guidance B.P1: Contribute to making a decision when agreeing targets B.P2: Solve basic problems, with support and guidance B.P3: Participate in working towards a given target by following a plan.

    All assessments are internally verified and feedback is provided in a timely and supportive manner with tutor observation and feedback

  • Teaching and Learning


    Tutor-led demonstrations and walkthroughs Hands-on spreadsheet activities Portfolio development and feedback Group collaboration and peer support Access to templates and digital resources