Adults seeking employment and/or wishing to update their digital
skills
No formal entry requirements
The qualifications cover 5 subject areas, which are central to the use of digital systems/technology both at home and in the work place
Using devices and handling information
Creating and editing
Communicating
Transacting
Being safe and responsible online
Teaching and Learning is flexible days and carried out in college, some
tasks will also be set as homework to be completed away from class. This
qualification may also be offered alongside a vocationally relevant introductory
course to develop a candidates Essential Digital Skills for their chosen
sector.
Task based assessments are used to assess students understanding along with a question paper and observation whilst the student completes tasks.
Learners may wish to progress onto the L1 Essential Digital Skills qualification