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Course overview
The aim of this qualification is to increase the awareness of the importance of digital skills in modern society and to help learners improve their knowledge and capability in digital skills.This qualification will benefit anyone who already works in a role where digital skills are used and will support those who wish to improve their digital skills and progress into a role where these skills are required.
What else do I need to know?
There are five mandatory units including:- Developing digital career skills
- Management of Information
- Digital device safety awareness
- Communication and Productivity
- Digital Security
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a suitable literacy and numeracy skills to a level two programme.
How is it assessed?
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality
assurance.
All learning outcomes which assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘Understand’) may be assessed through, for example, internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, work books or other portfolio evidence,
Achievement of the qualification includes demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence (usually learning outcomes beginning with ‘Be able to’).
Portfolio evidence must include observation of learner performance in real work situations Details of specific
requirements and where simulation is/is not permitted is included in the unit specifications.
assurance.
All learning outcomes which assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘Understand’) may be assessed through, for example, internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, work books or other portfolio evidence,
Achievement of the qualification includes demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence (usually learning outcomes beginning with ‘Be able to’).
Portfolio evidence must include observation of learner performance in real work situations Details of specific
requirements and where simulation is/is not permitted is included in the unit specifications.
What financial support is on offer?
A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For full details please visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
What can I do next?
Our full time level two or three business or IT subjects would be of particular interest to learners having achieved this qualification
How do I find out more?
Please contact Becky Sargeant on becky.sargeant@nscg.ac.uk for further information
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