Unit Award Scheme

76139 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	create an email account, suitable for professional purposes	Summary sheet
9	read, send and receive electronic messages with attachments	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
10	how to minimise the risk of computer viruses	Summary sheet or Student completed work
11	how to use search engines to locate and select relevant information and answer queries	Summary sheet or Student completed work
12	how to recognise and take account of topicality, relevance, bias and copyright when selecting and using information	Summary sheet or Student completed work
13	why it is important to stay safe and to respect others when using ICT-based communication	Summary sheet or Student completed work
14	how to combine information for a particular purpose for print and for viewing on screen	Summary sheet or Student completed work
15	how to check information for a particular purpose for accuracy and meaning	Summary sheet or Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
16	evaluate own use of ICT tools throughout task.	Summary sheet or Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 August 2016Level - Level One