Unit Award Scheme

115394 VOLUNTEERING AS A TECHMATE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1support at least two learners in gaining foundation digital skills, eg turning on a device, changing a password, connecting to the internetSummary sheet
2support a minimum of two learners in gaining at least two essential digital skills, eg communicating, handling information and content, transacting, problem solving, being safe and legal onlineSummary sheet
3signpost learners to further digital learning opportunities through the Digital Wigan webpagesSummary sheet
4use research skills to plan at least two learner journeys and solve any problems encountered by learners they are supportingSummary sheet and/or student completed work
5evaluate their volunteering experience as a TechMateSummary sheet and/or student completed work

shown knowledge of

6the impact of digital exclusion and why digital inclusion is so important in today's worldSummary sheet and/or student completed work
7the importance of taking learner needs and interests into account when supporting learners to gain essential digital skillsSummary sheet and/or student completed work
8how to address barriers to learningSummary sheet and/or student completed work
9how to use tablet games and apps to teach digital skillsSummary sheet and/or student completed work
10the importance of safeguarding when volunteering as a TechMateSummary sheet and/or student completed work

experienced

11supporting people to access digital services and gain digital skills via telephone, video calls or in a community setting, eg library, community centre.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 27 May 2021Level - Level Three