TLM Level 1 Essential Digital Skills

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vocational

This element covers the fundamental digital skills required for life and work, including using devices, managing information, communicating online, and staying safe. Learners develop practical competencies in operating hardware and software, navigating digital environments, and applying these skills to solve real-world problems.

Objectives

Exam Tips

Pitfalls

Key Terms

Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for evidencing the ability to log in securely and navigate the desktop environment
Credit for demonstrating correct file management, including creating, renaming, and deleting folders
Look for evidence of composing and sending a professional email with appropriate subject line and tone
Assess for correct use of search engines to retrieve relevant information, with criteria for evaluating source credibility
Check for understanding of secure password practices and ability to identify phishing attempts

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for evidencing the ability to log in securely and navigate the desktop environment
Credit for demonstrating correct file management, including creating, renaming, and deleting folders
Look for evidence of composing and sending a professional email with appropriate subject line and tone
Assess for correct use of search engines to retrieve relevant information, with criteria for evaluating source credibility
Check for understanding of secure password practices and ability to identify phishing attempts

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Always read instructions carefully and check what type of evidence is required (e.g., screenshots, video, written answers)
💡Practice tasks multiple times to build confidence and speed
💡Ensure screenshots clearly show the required actions, with visible date/time or other identifiers
💡For communication tasks, proofread for clarity and appropriateness
💡Familiarize yourself with the assessment platform functionality before the exam

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Confusing file saving locations, leading to lost work
Using overly casual language in formal email communication
Failing to verify information sources, leading to misuse of unreliable content
Neglecting to log out of shared devices or public computers
Overlooking the importance of reading on-screen prompts during transactions

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Device operation and navigation

Information management

Online communication

Digital safety and security

Problem-solving with digital tools

Digital citizenship

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TLM Level 1 Essential Digital Skills

What You Need to Demonstrate

Marking Points

Examiner Tips

Common Mistakes

Key Terminology

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