Unit Award Scheme

30376 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: ICT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	use ICT to plan and organise a straightforward task	Summary sheet
2	select and use software applications to solve at least two straightforward problems	Summary sheet
3	select and use at least three interface features effectively to meet needs	Summary sheet
4	adjust system settings as appropriate to meet individual needs	Summary sheet
5	work with files, folders and other media to access, organise, store, label and retrieve information	Summary sheet
6	create, use and maintain secure passwords	Summary sheet
7	apply editing, formatting and layout techniques to meet needs, including text, tables, graphics, records, numbers, charts, graphs or other digital content in straightforward tasks	Summary sheet
8	process numerical data in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks	Summary sheet
9	display numerical data in a graphical format in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks	Summary sheet
10	use field names and data types to organise information in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks	Summary sheet
11	enter, search, sort and edit records in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks	Summary sheet
12	read, send and receive electronic messages with attachments	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
13	how to minimise the risk of computer viruses	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
14	how to use search engines to locate and select relevant information and answer queries	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
15	how to recognise and take account of topicality, relevance, bias and copyright when selecting and using information	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
16	why it is important to stay safe and to respect others when using ICT-based communication	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
17	how to combine information for a particular purpose for print and for viewing on screen	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
18	how to check information for a particular purpose for accuracy and meaning	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
19	evaluate own use of ICT tools throughout tasks.	Student completed work and/or summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 March 2013Level - Level One