To develop essential digital skills necessary for work, life and further study, learners complete five components:
1. Using devices and handling information – keep it up to date, search for information, and understand jargon. Store information and manage files and folders. Be able to use online learning resources and solve common technical problems.
2. Creating and editing – using a word processor for more complex documents, such as a Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter, including tables. Capture, edit and insert pictures into documents. Use a spreadsheet to carry out simple calculations, and create and format graphs/charts.
3. Communicating – share information online with friends, family and work colleagues using a variety of methods: email, text, messenger, social media and video calls and conferencing. Know and understand how a digital footprint can be managed.
4. Transacting – use online services to book train / holiday / event tickets, sign up for a streaming service, bank online. Use online shops to compare buying options, and know how to identify scam websites.
5. Being safe and responsible online - understand how to protect personal information, online privacy, devices and data from online threats. The importance of backing up data, Data Protection and Copyright Laws. Digital wellbeing and the physical and psychological risks of being online.
ASSESSMENTS – This qualification is assessed by three online assessments which cover: core skills, skills for work and skills for life. For each, the learner needs to upload relevant documents, previously assessed by your tutor, before progressing onto the quiz element, including multiple-choice, missing word and short answers.
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