DFSQ Entry Level
This covers the Digital Functional Skills DfE content Framework:
The general purpose of Digital Functional Skills is to enable adults to develop the digital skills they need for life,
work, or further study as set out in the DfE National Standards for Essential Digital Skills and Digital Functional Skills
qualifications: subject content. They are appropriate qualifications for young people and adults with no or low
digital skills wishing to confirm they have digital skills needed for employment or further study.
What does this qualification cover?
All the content of the qualification relates directly to the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to support adults to begin to access information technology having had no or little prior experience of using digital devices or the internet. The qualification is six credits in size-built up from five units:
- Unit 1 Using devices and handling information
- Unit 2 Creating and editing
- Unit 3 Communicating
- Unit 4 Transacting
- Unit 5 Being safe and responsible online
The Entry Award may be studied alongside other qualifications and activities
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Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence, practical tasks, and external examination
11th September 2023
Pass/Fail.
This qualification is aimed at adults with no or little prior experience of using digital devices or the internet who wish to enhance their information technology skills. It is for individuals who primarily wish to gain IT skills for life, with aspects of IT skills for work supporting perhaps training or preparation for employment (or initial induction) where IT plays a part.
The primary outcome of this qualification is to support adults in gaining confidence in the use of information technology and applying it–thereby, supporting perhaps training or preparation for employment (or initial induction) where IT plays a part.
The Entry Award is an appropriate size for learners to start to develop their IT skills for life, with aspects of skills for work. The qualification is designed to meet the requirements of the EDS frameworks and is designed for adults with no to little experience of using digital devices and the internet who wish to develop their information technology skills. It can complement Apprenticeship provision.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
Acceptance is at the discretion of the Centre. However, learners must be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners. They need to make sure that learners can fulfil the requirements of the assessment criteria and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety aspects of this qualification.
Learners registered on this qualification should not undertake another qualification at the same level with the same or a similar title, as duplication of learning may affect funding eligibility.
Progression Opportunities Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
•TLM Essential Digital Skills (Level 1)
It may also be useful to learners entering a range of vocational sectors
Assessment is the process of measuring a learner’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in a qualification.
The Learning Machine EDSAward (Entry) is both internally assessed which is externally moderated, and externally assessed.
Practical assessment
Three practical tests will be set and marked by The Learning Machine.
External Examination
An external examination will be set by and marked by The Learning Machine.
The qualification is a ‘stand-alone’ qualification, but learners may progress onto The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Award (Level 1), after completion of the Entry Award. The Learning Machine also offers a range of other information technology qualifications which provide suitable progression opportunities.
The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Award (Entry) provides a thorough introduction to the information technology required in training or early employment roles where information technology is used. By studying the Award, learners will secure a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in preparation for confident and increased use of information technology as part of their employment.
DFSQ Level 1
TLM Level 1 Digital Functional Skills recognises achievement at Level 1 and this specification sets
out five ‘teaching units’, all at Level 1. This covers the Digital Functional Skills DfE content Framework:
The general purpose of Digital Functional Skills is to enable adults to develop the digital skills they need for life,
work, or further study as set out in the DfE National Standards for Essential Digital Skills and Digital Functional Skills
qualifications: subject content. They are appropriate qualifications for young people and adults with no or low
digital skills wishing to confirm they have digital skills needed for employment or further study.
The delivery of this qualification should encourage learners to develop their practical digital capabilities through
motivational and confidence building learning experiences that will act as a springboard to further learning and
raised aspirations.
The qualification also provides an opportunity for learners to utilise information technology to support
progression in a range of vocational sectors.
What does this qualification cover?
All the content of the qualification relates directly to the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to support adults to begin to access information technology having had no or little prior experience of using digital devices or the internet. The qualification is six credits in size-built up from five units:
- Unit 1 Using devices and handling information
- Unit 2 Creating and editing
- Unit 3 Communicating
- Unit 4 Transacting
- Unit 5 Being safe and responsible on-line
The Level 1 Award may be studied alongside other qualifications and activities
55
Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence, practical tasks, and external examination
11th September 2023
Pass/Fail.
This qualification is aimed at adults with some experience of using digital devices and the internet who wish to strengthen their information technology skills; typically, complimenting and enhancing their contribution in an early employment position.
The primary outcome of this qualification is to strengthen adults’ information technology skills, applied typically in an early employment role.
The Level 1 Award is an appropriate size for learners to strengthen their IT skills for life and skills for work, perhaps building their IT skills in their early years of employment or undergoing induction, where IT plays a part. The qualification is designed to meet the requirements of the EDS frameworks and is designed for adults with some experience of using digital devices and the internet who wish to strengthen their information technology skills. It can complement Apprenticeship provision.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
Acceptance is at the discretion of the Centre. However, learners must be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners. They need to make sure that learners can fulfil the requirements of the assessment criteria and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety aspects of this qualification.
Learners registered on this qualification should not undertake another qualification at the same level with the same or a similar title, as duplication of learning may affect funding eligibility.
Progression Opportunities Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- TLM Level 2 IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise
- TLM Level 2 in Open IT Management
- TLM Level 2 Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
It may also be useful to learners entering a range of vocational sectors.
Assessment is the process of measuring a learner’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in a qualification.
The Learning Machine EDS Award (Level 1) is both internally assessed which is externally moderated, and externally assessed.
Practical assessment
Three practical tests will be set and marked by The Learning Machine.
External Examination
An external examination will be set by and marked by The Learning Machine.
The qualification is a ‘stand-alone’ qualification, but learners may progress onto other The Learning Machine information technology qualifications.
The Learning Machine Essential Digital Skills Award (Level 1) provides a thorough strengthening in the use of information technology required typically, in early employment roles where information technology is used. By studying the Award, learners will strengthen their knowledge and skills in preparation for further and more confident use of information technology as part of their employment.
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