Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 - Online Course and Exam

Description

This Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Course will set you up with the relevant digital skills and knowledge and provide you with a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

This course is governed by Ofqual, and accredited by NCFE, making it a nationally recognised credential that will improve your CV while helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants. 

Subject content of this course is based on theNational Standards for Digital Functional Skills to increase comparability across awarding organisations.

This course will assist you in developing the skills needed to use electronic devices, manage and secure information, engage in online communication and transactions, use data protection tools, and edit a variety of digital media, including photographs, audio files, videos, etc. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the required digital skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.

The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).

(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)

You will get useful resources that are designed to improve your essential skills, knowledge and understanding of the digital knowledge required to pass the assessments. 

Our online learning portal is fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

This Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Course can be taken by:

Students or professionals of any age group hailing from any academic background can take this Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Course to acquire practical skills in ICT; no prior knowledge, skills or qualifications are required to enrol. 

Students are required to undergo a wide range of interactive online assessments and exams in between lectures and at the end of each module to evaluate the knowledge and skills that they are learning. These interactive assessment sessions measure the number of skills and knowledge that you are absorbing after the completion of each module and evaluate your potential to demonstrate these digital skills practically. You can also keep track of your score and progress at the end of the module.

Towards the end of the Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Course, you will be required to undergo an onscreen/online exam that is externally set and graded. You can take the online exam at the designated exam center or remotely. Some assessment components for the skills and knowledge to be evaluated under the Content Document must be conducted online and on screens utilising digital devices.

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

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Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Qualification

1. Using Devices and Handling Information

• Features of a device refers to examples such as the interface required (keyboard or touchscreen) or how a device functions (hand-held, wearable or wireless connectivity). Uses of a device refers to examples such as for making a phone or video call, or sending emails while away from a desk.

• Applications refers to those for desktop, laptop and mobile devices.

• Applying system settings refers to examples such as changing screen brightness, changing speaker volume, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network at work or home.

• Navigating online content refers to using menus, hyperlinks and browser navigation controls such as back and forward buttons or bookmarks.

• Internet searches refers to a specific and clearly defined piece of information or content that might be required in a work or real-life context.

2. Creating and Editing

• Using a suitable application refers to understanding terminology and concepts relating to documents and media and associated applications, such as word-processed or presentations, with an understanding of the purpose of different applications and typical uses.

• Combining different types of information for a given purpose refers to using text, graphics and images in a work or real-life or context, such as creating a poster or presentation for colleagues.

3. Communicating

• Online communications refers to short, simple texts using email or other messaging applications. Other digital content refers to graphics, images and videos.

• A video call refers to a one-to-one communication via live video.

4. Transacting

• An online form refers to a single page form used to enter information such as registering for or requesting a service, or making an online purchase.

• Personal details refers to name, address, telephone number, email address and payment details.

• Data validation refers to automatic computer checks to ensure that data is entered correctly, such as password requirements or key fields that cannot be left blank.

• Verification checks refers to a check carried out to ensure the user has entered their details accurately, such as following a link in an email received when setting up an online account.

5. Being Safe and Responsible Online

• Understanding the need to stay safe online refers to examples such as being aware of risks associated with clicking on unknown links or phishing emails, being aware of the evolving nature of such risks, or knowing that devices may be hacked resulting in personal data being compromised or stolen.

• Authentication methods to access devices refers to examples such as strong passwords, fingerprint, facial or voice recognition.

• Minimising the effects of physical stresses refers to examples such as using an adjustable chair, not being too close or too far away from the screen/device and keyboard or mouse.

• Benefits of using security software refers to examples such as preventing, detecting or removing viruses, malware and other threats.

This Course is accredited by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual which is a nationally recognised qualification that will add value to your CV. It is an approved subject by Department for Education (DfE) that provides a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education.

Upon successful passing of the official exam, you will be awarded an Ofqual regulated nationally recognised NCFE Digital Functional Skills qualification at Entry Level 3. 

There are no prerequisites or eligibility criteria for taking this course. This certification is open to anyone who wants to enhance their digital skills and knowledge.

You will be able to access the course as soon as you enroll. The course materials and resources will be available to you online 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.

There is no age limit for enrollment in this course. Learners of all ages are welcome to join and benefit from the course materials and resources provided.

NCFE and Edexcel are both awarding bodies that provide qualifications, but there are some differences between them. NCFE is a national awarding organization in the UK, while Edexcel is a subsidiary of Pearson, a multinational education company. Additionally, NCFE focuses on vocational qualifications and skills-based learning, while Edexcel offers a wider range of academic and vocational qualifications.

To access the course material, you need internet access, and you won't be able to access it offline.

We have a very supportive and friendly customer support team, available for you to ask for any help or assistance with any technical issues you may encounter. They can be reached through email or phone, and will promptly address any concerns you have to ensure a smooth learning experience.

No, you do not need any special software to access this course. All you need is a device with internet access and a web browser. The course materials are accessible online, making it convenient for you to learn from anywhere at any time.

You can take the online exam at the designated exam center or remotely.

The DFSQ qualification focuses specifically on digital skills for work, while the EDSQ qualification covers only the essential digital skills for everyday life. The Guided learning hours for DFSQ are 55 hours, and those for EDSQ are 50 hours.

In the Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 course, you will learn foundational digital skills such as using basic digital devices, understanding file management, and communicating online. Additionally, you will gain knowledge on how to use common software applications and develop basic internet browsing skills.