Digital skills are essential for students preparing for life after school because they connect directly to the tasks and expectations they will face in both personal and professional environments. The units in the Functional Skills qualification prepare learners for these real-life demands.
Apply digital skills in personal and business situations: Students learn to use technology for everyday tasks like job applications, online services, and basic workplace tasks.
Maintain safety and security: Knowing how to protect data, avoid scams, and keep devices safe is essential in both personal and professional environments.
Find and use information: Students gain the ability to search for reliable information, which helps with problem-solving, decision-making, and completing tasks at work.
Use digital resources for learning and career progression: Digital tools help students access online courses, training, and job opportunities, supporting lifelong learning.
Communicate socially and professionally using technology: Email, messaging, and video calls are standard ways to communicate, so students must know how to use them appropriately.
Use word processing software: Creating clear documents like CVs, letters, and reports is a basic skill needed in almost every job and many personal situations.
About this qualification:
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of, and competency in, digital literacy skills. It will help learners progress to a work role where digital literacy skills are required.
This qualification will provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills.
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:
Apply digital skills in personal and business situations
Understand how to maintain safety and security when using data and devices
Find and use information
Use digital resources to facilitate own learning and career progression
Communicate socially and professionally using technology
Use word processing software to create straightforward text and documents.
Entry requirements:
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
This qualification has four mandatory units.
Find and Use Information
Safety and Security When Using Data and Digital Devices
Communicating and Collaborating Online
Using Word Processing Software