Ealing ALS

Aim
This qualification will support learners to develop the skills needed to participate in a digital society, in everyday life and at work. These include essential digital skills across five key skills areas: Using devices and handling information Creating and editing Communicating Transacting Being safe and responsible online

Suitability and entry requirements
EDSQ Entry 3 or a working knowledge of software programmes such as Word and Excel

What you will learn on this course
How to use devices effectively by keeping operating system and applications up to date. How to find and evaluate information using appropriate techniques to carry out and refine searches. How to organise and store information using files, folders, hierarchy and tagging to enable efficient information retrieval on a device and across devices. Identify and apply solutions to common technical problems, using online tutorials, FAQs and help facilities. Identify and use appropriate online learning resources to maintain and improve digital skills.

How you will learn on this course
Presentation Practical tasks and exercises Individual and group work Private study

Accreditation, qualifications and assessment methods
The end of course assessment will comprise 3 elements: 1. Knowledge test - this will test your remembrance and application of knowledge 2. Scenario-based task- this will test your ability to use practical skills and apply your knowledge 3. Observed tasks - this will allow you to demonstrate and apply your skills and knowledge to your chosen device The qualification is graded at Pass/Fail

Resources, materials and any additional costs
All teaching and learning materials will be provided. You will need access to a smart phone and computer (either desktop, laptop or iPad).

Progression routes
Higher level Digital Skills courses or other courses of interest. For Learn Ealing courses, please go online: https://courses.ealingglobal.net/ or visit your local library to pick up a course brochure.

Your Tutor
Various