Digital Functional Skills Entry 3

<p>This the third course in our programme. Learners should take IT for Beginners A and IT for Beginners B before taking this examined course.</p>

<p>The course will cover (1) Using devices and handling information (2) Creating and editing (3) Communicating (4) Transacting e.g. buying things on line and completing forms online (5) Being safe and responsible online.</p>

<p>Details of this course: </p>

<p>1 - Using devices and handling information </p>

<ul>
<li>Know differences between desktop, laptop and smart devices </li>
<li>Know about e-mail, word-processing, presenting </li>
<li>Change settings like display, sound, Wi-Fi, time, language, accessibility </li>
<li>Files – create, open, edit and save  </li>
</ul>

<p>2 – Creating and editing </p>

<ul>
<li>Create and format text e.g. bold, underline, italics, font sizes,  text alignment, bulleted lists </li>
<li>Edit and format pictures </li>
<li>Capture images and video </li>
</ul>

<p>3 Communicating </p>

<ul>
<li>Send e-mails </li>
<li>Make video calls </li>
<li>Understand how you create a digital footprint </li>
</ul>

<p>4 Transacting </p>

<ul>
<li>Fill in an online form </li>
<li>Buy something online </li>
</ul>

<p>5 Being safe and responsible online </p>

<ul>
<li>Know how to use two factor authentication when logging in </li>
<li>Understand security software </li>
</ul>

<p>We do run courses called ICT for Beginners A and ICT for Beginners B and it would be helpful to do these first before choosing this course.</p>

<p>There are no other  entry requirements for this course other than an enthusiasm for learning about the digital and computing world.</p>

<p>The course will have an externally set and marked onscreen / online assessment which will be available on demand.</p>

<p>The assessments will be pass / fail in line with the other Functional Skills qualifications.</p>

<p>This an entry level course suitable as a first qualification course for those who have done our two ICT for Beginners courses.</p>

<p>Key questions for potential learners to consider might be: </p>

<ol>
<li>Have you done a previous course with Skills and Learning? Learners may well have completed our IT for Beginners course. </li>
<li>Do you have any previous experience of using computers? Learners suited to this course will have some experience of using computers but are unlikley to hold formal qualifications in ICT.</li>
<li>Do you have your own device? Learners are likely to have a digital device such as a tablet, laptop or PC. </li>
<li>Do you have your own e-mail account? Learners suited to this course are likely to already have an e-mail account</li>
<li>Do you bank online? Learners suited to this course may or may not use online banking already.</li>
</ol>

<p>The course will be taught in an IT classroom but learners can bring their own devices to work on if they wish.</p>

<p>Learners can progress onto our Digital Functional Skills Level 1 course.</p><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills &amp; Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>

<p>This is a good course but is 19 weeks long and so learners need to show a degree of commitment. </p>

<p>Learners will need to take the exam at the end of the course and that is what generates the funding for us.</p>

<p>Please do not take this course unless you are committed to completing it and taking the exam.</p><p><strong>English, maths and computing skills:</strong> all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.<br />
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