Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
K/617/4156
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

To equip learners with the digital skills that will be useful to them in a work context, including handling information, creating and editing digital content, and communicating using digital skills. Learners will also learn how to operate safely and responsibly online or when using digital devices, and how to be proactive in solving technical problems.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Find and select current, relevant and reliable information from different sources to complete complex work-related tasks.

  • 1.2

    Develop and use efficiently appropriate information storage systems.


2

Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Create and save text-based, sound, image or video files, as appropriate to different complex work-related tasks, taking into account audience and purpose.

  • 2.2

    Use different applications to enter, edit, format, enhance and save work-related information including text, numerical data, graphics and images as appropriate to different complex work-related tasks.

  • 2.3

    Bring together information from different sources to create digital content for work-related purposes.

  • 2.4

    Improve draft digital content in light of feedback from others in the work setting.


3

Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use appropriate modes of online communication in a work context, suitable for different audiences and purposes.

  • 3.2

    Demonstrate understanding of conventions associated with different modes when communicating online for work-related purposes.


4

Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain the online risks and threats to a particular workplace or sector, the steps taken to mitigate these, and how these protect the organisation, employees and/or customers, as appropriate to the workplace/sector.

  • 4.2

    Follow workplace guidelines for safe and responsible use of devices and the internet, including for handling and storing personal or sensitive data, private or personal use of ICT and social media, protecting own health and wellbeing.


5

Be able to solve technical problems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Apply appropriate solutions to technical problems.

  • 5.2
    Demonstrate initiative in solving technical problems, e.g. by referring to online sources of help before drawing on support from others.