Essential Digital Skills
Entry Levels 1–3
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
48 hours
Hours per week
2 hours 45 minutes
Total number of Sessions
20
Fees
Tuition Fees
This course is FREE if you are aged 16+ and have no or low digital skills
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£17.50
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
It will really help if you can practise activities at home using recommended websites, worksheets and books. Try and allow an hour or two a week – this can be split up to fit in with your other commitments.
Previous Learning
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices
Understand being safe and responsible online and on digital devices. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in using multiple authentications, understanding a range of data threats and being physically and psychologically safe when using digital devices.
Using digital devices and handling information
Understand using devices and handling data. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in searching, managing and storing information using digital devices.
Creating and Editing
Understand creating, editing and enhancing digital media. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in using digital devices to edit and enhance a range of digital media.
Digital Communication
Understand digital communication. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills in a range of digital communication modes.
Transacting Digitally
Understand using online transactional services. Learners will gain knowledge and skills of comparing and purchasing safely online.
Progression to further learning with FACE
Students who complete Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 will be able to progress on to a Level 1 qualification.
Progression to other Providers
Local colleges and other further education providers
