Qualification Suite
Digital and IT Skills
Qualification Level
Entry Level 3
Guided Learning Hours
54 Hours
Total Qualification Time
70 Hours
Regulation Number
601/7222/8
Ascentis Entry Level Award in Digital Skills (Entry 3)
Qualification Overview
This qualification’s main purpose is to enable you to develop basic skills and knowledge in how to use a computer. This will give you the confidence and ability to progress to the next level of vocational learning in IT user skills or any other subject where basic computer skills are required such as administration.
Aims
The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:
- to gain some basic computer skills
- to focus on the digital skills in the area they are most likely to use e.g. digital photography, music or social media
Target Group
This qualification is aimed at learners who:
- want to develop a basic understanding of IT and digital skills
- are thinking about further vocational learning in IT User Skills or in any subject where basic IT skills are required
- are unemployed and would like to develop skills to help improve job prospects
Unit Breakdown
Funding
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