NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
About This Course
Qualification overview
Qualification title NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills
Qualification number (QN) 603/3129/X
Total qualification time (TQT): 150 Guided learning hours (GL) 120
Entry requirements: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level qualification in ICT.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above
About this qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of, and competency in, digital literacy skills. It will help learners progress to a work role where digital literacy skills are required.
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:
apply digital skills in personal and business situations
understand how to maintain safety and security when using data and devices find and use information
use digital resources to facilitate own learning and career progression
communicate socially and professionally using technology
use word processing software to create straightforward text and documents
Qualification structure
To be awarded the NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units and one of the two optional units, 5 and 6.
Mandatory units
Unit 01 Find and use information
Unit 02 Safety and security when using data and digital devices
Unit 03 Communicating and collaborating online
Unit 04 Using word processing software
Optional units
Unit 05 Using a computer
Unit 06 Digital career development
Assessment
The Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills is a competency and knowledge-based qualification which is internally assessed via a portfolio of evidence.
Progression opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
NCFE Level 2 Award/Certificate in Digital Promotion for Business
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work