Unit Award Scheme

122241 DIGITAL SKILLS: FOUNDATION SKILLS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	how Wi-Fi enables an individual to connect to the internet	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	how the internet allows information and content to be accessed	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the key methods to use, and to avoid, in order to keep all passwords and personal information safe and secure	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	the fact that passwords and personal information have values to others, ie cyber criminals	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
5	watching a demonstration on how to connect to the internet, open a browser, find a given website and search for specific information	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	create a password using at least eight characters, a lower and upper case letter, numbers and symbols, then keep the password confidential and change it when prompted	Summary sheet
7	turn on a device and enter the required account information on at least one occasion	Summary sheet
8	use a mouse and keyboard on a computer to find at least one application, choosing the correct icon on the home screen	Summary sheet
9	safely connect a device to a secure Wi-Fi network and enter the password when required	Summary sheet
10	use the settings menu to change the device display and make the content easier to read.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 8 October 2024Level - Entry Level