Skip to main content
Contact us

Digital Literacy for Life

Women with headphone in front of computers

Eligibility

Must be 18+, live in Victoria

Cost

Click here to see fees, or call AMES to check concession eligibility

Duration

30 hours in total over 5 weeks

Intake date

Register for waitlist

Digital Literacy for Life courses are designed to help learners understand the basics of technology, including different digital devices, their functionality and the ways people can use these devices to connect with others and access services over the Internet. The program supports learners to gain digital skills through practical and applied learning activities. Each module provides opportunities for learners to participate in individual, small group or whole class activities, helping them build confidence and develop their skills.  

Digital Literacy is offered in two levels.
 

What will you learn?
Level 1
  • Using your smartphone
  • Using SMS
  • Connecting and working safely
  • Navigating the internet
  • Using email
  • Using social media
  • Using apps and software
  • Everyday technology
  • Staying safe online
     
Level 2
  • Building email skills
  • Creating in Word
  • Finding information online
  • Being social
  • Managing information
  • Connecting to devices
  • Day to day technology
  • Being safe and secure
  • New online experiences 
     

This is a Learn Local endorsed course, supported by the Victorian Government. 
 

How will I learn?
  • Face to face learning

For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.
 

Timetable 
  • Wednesday 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Friday  09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Locations

AMES Australia Box Hill

Address

30-32 Prospect Street Box Hill Victoria 3128

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact information

13 26 37

Learn more
AMES Australia Footscray

Address

37 Albert Street Footscray Victoria 3011

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Contact information

13 26 37

Learn more
AMES Australia Werribee

Address

Level 1, Suite 7-8, 75-79 Watton Street Werribee Victoria 3030

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Contact information

13 26 37

Learn more
Costs

Applicants may be eligible for government subsidised training if they meet Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent visa holder requirements. If eligible no tuition fees apply. 

 Click here for more information on applicable fees or contact AMES Australia to check your eligibility for a concession fee.
 

How to Enroll

Enquire to find out:

  • more information about this course
  • your eligibility
  • cost

The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

This course can be taken under government subsidised funding programs below: