NCFE
Level 1
QN: 603/3129/X
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 140 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
140 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Using word processing software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter text data accurately using keyboard and voice input methods
- Edit existing text to correct errors and improve clarity
- Combine text with images, tables, and other objects
- Structure a document using headings, lists, and breaks
- Apply formatting such as font styles, alignment, and spacing
- Utilise templates and design tools to enhance document presentation
2
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Find and use information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the use of search engines and databases to find relevant information
- Apply criteria to evaluate the reliability and validity of online sources
- Select appropriate information to meet specific personal or work-related requirements
- Organise and store digital files using agreed naming conventions and folder structures
- Explain the importance of following organisational procedures when storing sensitive information
3
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Safety and security when using data and digital devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common threats to data and devices such as malware, phishing, and theft
- Explain methods to protect personal data including strong passwords and encryption
- Describe how organisations protect information through access controls and backup procedures
- Demonstrate safe use of digital equipment to avoid ergonomic and electrical hazards
- Recognise individual responsibilities under data protection regulations
4
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Communicating and collaborating online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compose a professional email applying correct format, tone, and etiquette.
- Demonstrate ability to schedule and participate in a video conference using appropriate platform features.
- Identify appropriate digital networks for different communication contexts.
- Create a blog post with engaging content and appropriate multimedia elements.
- Distinguish between social and professional communication styles online.
5
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Digital career development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and maintain a professional online identity that aligns with career aspirations.
- Evaluate the potential impact of a personal digital footprint on future employability.
- Apply effective search strategies using social media and job boards to find suitable employment opportunities.
- Produce tailored employment applications using word processing and online forms.
- Engage with technology to access learning resources that support personal and professional development.
- Assess own digital skills and identify areas for improvement to support career progression.
6
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Using a computer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the ability to power on, log in, and navigate the desktop of a computer or laptop.
- Create, rename, move, and delete folders and files to organise digital information.
- Explain how to connect a device to the internet using wired or wireless methods.
- Create an online account, including setting a secure password and completing registration forms.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3129/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2018