Highfield
Entry Level
QN: 603/4950/5
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Highfield Entry Level 3 Award in Digital Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Highfield. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Highfield
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Being safe and responsible online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know where personal information may be stored by devices and online activity
- Know of online risks and threats
- Be able to configure and use secure ways to access devices and online services
- Know how to report concerns with online content
- Know how to recognise and minimise the effects of physical stresses of being online
2
Communicating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create, edit and use contacts
- Know the types of digital activities that leave a ‘digital footprint’ and understand the implications
3
Creating and editing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a suitable application to enter, edit and format information
- Be able to capture and save images, sound and video
4
Transacting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete and submit a form as part of an online transaction
- Be able to buy an item/service online
5
Using devices and handling information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by hardware, software, operating systems and applications
- Be able to navigate online content
- Be able to open, read and save information
- Be able to recognise when a technical problem has been encountered
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4950/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Highfield
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2019