ETCAL
Level 1
QN: 603/4760/0
Curriculum Active
ETCAL Level 1 Diploma of Introduction to Digital Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 390 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
390 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic use of digital devices / systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set up a digital device ready for use
- Know how to use applications stored on the device
- Know how to transfer data to and from the digital device
- Know how to maintain the performance of the digital device
2
Digital presence, awareness and safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of secure data access, maintenance and storage
- Know how to select and maintain appropriate security measures to safeguard devices and data
- Understand the threats to personal security when using the internet
- Demonstrate how to protect digital devices against threats to personal security
- Understand the consequences of sharing personal data in a digital environment
- Understand legal protections for personal data
3
Digital technology in the home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between technology and smart technology in the home
- Understand the methods for connecting technology in the home
- Know how to use and control digital devices Connect and use digital devices
4
Digital technology in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between technology and smart technology in the workplace
- Understand the methods for connecting technology in the workplace
- Know how to interact with digital devices within the workplace
- Understand how organisational policy and procedures affect the use of digital devices
5
Introduction to exploring and using Social Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate social media platform
- Demonstrate basic use of a social media platform
- Understand the positives of social media sharing
6
Introduction to using a digital diary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the applications which form the ‘digital diary’Know how to use a digital diary
- Know how to share a diary item
7
Introduction to using E-mail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to select and use appropriate e-mail applications to compose, send, receive and manage messages
- Understand how to manage incoming e-mail communications
8
Introduction to using Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate spreadsheet applications
- Know how to use basic tools within the spreadsheet to summarise and display the information
- Know how to use applicable tools and techniques within the spreadsheet to present the information effectively
9
Introduction to using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to connect to the internet
- Understand how to use browser software to navigate the internet
- Know how to use browser tools to search for information from the internet
- Know how to use browser software to communicate information
- Understand the need for safety and security when working online
10
Introduction to using Word Processing software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate word processing applications
- Demonstrate how to input the required information into the document
- Know how to use word processing software tools to format and present documents
11
Managing Digital Finances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Connect to an appropriate online finance serviceFundamentals of using online financesUtilise the functions available within online banking and finance services
- Interact with relevant Government financial support/provisions
12
Problem Solving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify problems
- Understand the impact problems can ca
- Understand why these problems may have occurred
- Understand the benefits of solving problems in a structured way
- Demonstrate the skills required to work with others to solve problems
- Review proposed solutions to problems in a structured way
13
Select and set up digital devices / systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements and purpose of a digital device to achieve a task
- Identify basic hardware and/or accessories
- Understand how to maintain digital devices and re
- solve common issues
- Be able to organise, store, share and protect digital information
14
Team Working
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits andchallenges of working in a team to complete a task successfully
- Understand of the need for a team to work to an agreed code of conduct and rules before and during a task
- Be able to recognise differentstrengths, skills and experiences that different people would bring to the team
- Be able to allocate roles and responsibilities within the team inrelation to a given task
- Be able to work positively as a member of the team
- Be able to reflect on the performance of a team
15
Using a keyboard, pointing device or touchscreen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of interacting with digital devices
- Know how to use a keyboard to enter and edit alphanumeric information accurately
- Understand the basic functions of a mo
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4760/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2019
- Operational End
- Dec 2027