Accessing the World through a Smartphone for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
This pre-qualification Digital course is designed for people who use a smartphone but feel they're not getting the most out of it. Do you know what all the apps on your phone do? Are you fully using your smartphone to support your everyday life and work? On this course, you'll learn practical digital skills to help you confidently use your smartphone, discover useful applications, and understand how technology can make everyday tasks easier. You'll explore how to use your phone for communication, organisation, online services, and work related activities. These skills will help you become more independent with technology and will also support progression to further learning, training, or employment.
If your earnings are under £26,800 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting:
Thursday 10 September 2026
Duration:
18 sessions over 18 week(s)
Time:
13:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£352.96
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
E2/E3 and L1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence and progress into accredited courses.
What can I expect to Learn?
Learn practical digital skills to help you confidently use your smartphone, discover useful applications, and understand how technology can make everyday tasks easier. You’ll explore how to use your phone for communication, organisation, online services, and work related activities. These skills will help you become more independent with technology and will also support progression to further learning, training, or employment.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
What will I need to provide?
You should money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
This pre-qualification Digital course is designed for people who use a smartphone but feel they're not getting the most out of it. Do you know what all the apps on your phone do? Are you fully using your smartphone to support your everyday life and work? On this course, you'll learn practical digital skills to help you confidently use your smartphone, discover useful applications, and understand how technology can make everyday tasks easier. You'll explore how to use your phone for communication, organisation, online services, and work related activities. These skills will help you become more independent with technology and will also support progression to further learning, training, or employment.
If your earnings are under £26,800 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting: |
Thursday 10 September 2026 |
Duration: |
18 sessions over 18 week(s) |
Time: |
13:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£352.96 |
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
E2/E3 and L1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence and progress into accredited courses.
What can I expect to Learn?
Learn practical digital skills to help you confidently use your smartphone, discover useful applications, and understand how technology can make everyday tasks easier. You’ll explore how to use your phone for communication, organisation, online services, and work related activities. These skills will help you become more independent with technology and will also support progression to further learning, training, or employment.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
What will I need to provide?
You should money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.