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Essential Digital Skills – Entry 3 Level

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • ENTRY
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Course Overview

This part-time course supports adult ESOL learners in developing their essential digital skills alongside their English language learning. You will learn how to use digital devices, manage files, communicate online, complete everyday online tasks and stay safe on the internet, while building confidence in understanding digital instructions in English. The course provides a foundation for further digital learning and helps you develop practical skills for everyday life and work.

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

FPDLDIG2L0

Course Fee
£135.00
Start Time

12:30

End Time

15:00

End Date

Mon, 21 Jun 2027

Course Code

FPDLDIG2L0

Course Fee
£135.00
Start Time

12:30

End Time

15:00

End Date

Thu, 24 Jun 2027

Course information

You will learn:
1. Using Devices and Handling Information
2. Creating and Editing
3. Communicating
4. Transacting
5. Being Safe and Responsible Online

– Basic digital foundation skills such as turning on a device, using a mouse/keyboard or touchscreen, connecting safely to Wi-Fi, opening a browser and opening an application.
– For ESOL learners, regular practice reading short digital instructions in English is strongly recommended.
– A device and access to suitable digital learning activities during the course.

Pearson Entry Level EDSQ is assessed through three externally set, centre-marked assessments: a task-based assessment (1 hour 20 minutes), a question paper (20 minutes), and an observation (20 minutes). The qualification is graded Pass/Fail. The assessment language is English only.

After completing Entry Level EDSQ, learners may be able to progress to Pearson Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills or another suitable digital/IT or English course, depending on individual goals and college progression advice.