What should I focus on for NOCN Other Life Skills Qualification Digital Skills & IT?

Practice using a mouse or touchscreen.

What should I focus on for NOCN Other Life Skills Qualification Digital Skills & IT? (2)

Remember to log out of accounts on shared devices.

What are common mistakes in NOCN Other Life Skills Qualification Digital Skills & IT?

Sharing personal information online unsafely.

What are common mistakes in NOCN Other Life Skills Qualification Digital Skills & IT? (2)

Not checking the reliability of online sources.

Digital Skills & IT

NOCN

Vocational

Specification: 603/5837/3

This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

Topics

Objectives

Exam Tips

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Key Features

Master key concepts
Develop exam technique
Apply knowledge effectively

What Gets Top Grades

Distinction / Top Band

Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge

Uses correct subject-specific terminology
Shows detailed understanding of concepts
Makes accurate connections between topics
Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge

Application

Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts

Selects relevant knowledge for the question
Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
Uses examples appropriately
Shows awareness of context

Analysis & Evaluation

Develops sophisticated analytical arguments

Constructs logical chains of reasoning
Considers multiple perspectives
Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
Acknowledges limitations and nuances

Key Command Words

NOCN

State

1 mark

Give a single fact or term

Identify

1 mark

Name, select, or recognise

Outline

2 marks

Set out main features briefly

Describe

2-4 marks

Give an account of what something is like or what happens

Explain

3-6 marks

Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains

Compare

2-4 marks

State similarities AND differences (both required)

Analyse

6-9 marks

Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains

Evaluate

6-12 marks

Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion

Assess

6-12 marks

Make judgments about importance with justification

Calculate

2-4 marks

Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units

Common Exam Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

•Sharing personal information online unsafely.
•Not checking the reliability of online sources.

Top Examiner Tips

Expert advice for exam success

•Practice using a mouse or touchscreen.
•Remember to log out of accounts on shared devices.

Specification Topics

1 topics

NOCN Entry Level Award in Digital Basics (Entry 2)

This topic covers basic digital skills including accessing a device, using controls, setup, safe online behaviour, searching for information, and communicating digitally.

Basic Digital Skills

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