Ascentis Entry Level Award in Skills for Digital Transactions (Entry 3)

Qualification Overview

This qualification focuses on the learner’s ability to use computing and mobile devices to buy goods and services online and administer and manage transactions and finances online, all whilst staying safe legally and confidently.

The increase in the use of digital technology as a route for engagement and activity across government and business has led to both national and local government making significant investment in enhancing their digital infrastructure and making public services ‘digital’. For individuals to actively participate in modern life, work and society it is vital that they acquire the necessary digital skills, and without them they will be at a significant disadvantage and unable to access the best goods and services.

The Ascentis Entry Level Award (Entry 3) in Skills for Digital Transactions has been designed in response to the Essential Digital Skills Framework as a ‘taster’ qualification which aims to develop and recognise learners’ basic digital technology and transacting skills, and their ability to use them in their daily lives.

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

• To develop digital technology and transacting skills necessary for life, work and society
• To buy goods and services online
• To complete forms and transactions online
• To register for online banking services
• To adhere to online safety and security practices

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:

• Young people wishing to pick up an Award as part of another learning programme
• Young people aged 14–19 who are in various learning environments
• Adult learners