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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

Group A - Mandatory Units
Group B - Optional Units

Funding

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