Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 BCS

On this course, you will cover:

- Using devices and handling information
- Know that is meant by hardware, software, operating systems and applications
- Finding information
- Storing and managing information
- Solving simple technical problems
- Creating and Editing
- Use a suitable application to enter, edit and format information
- Capture and save images, sound and video
- Communicating
- Create, edit and use contacts when sending and receiving online communications
- Identify the types of digital activities that leave a ‘digital footprint’
- Transacting (Buying things online)
- Complete and submit a form as part of an online transaction
- Buy an item/service online using a chosen method of online payment Being safe and responsible online
- Identify situations where personal information may be stored by devices and online
- Be aware of online risks and threats
- Configure and use secure ways to access devices and online services
- Know how to report concerns with online content.
- Recognise and minimise the effects of physical stresses of being online

Additional information:

There is an expectation that you will complete 1.5 to 2 hours of home study a week.

You will need access to a PC/laptop and connection to the internet. If you do not have access to a PC or laptop, Sutton College may be able to provide one depending on your personal circumstances.

You will also be expected to sit two short (45 minute) online exams at the end of the course to assess the Knowledge and Skills acquired during the course.
If you pass, you will receive a nationally recognised BCS Certificate in EDSQ Level Entry 3.

This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 6033398)

This course is aimed at people who have limited IT experience.

However, to access the course you should be able to do the following:

- Turn on a computer
- Know how to use the mouse, keyboard or a touchscreen
- Able to open an application e.g. Google from the home screen
- How to sign on to the internet safely

For further information or queries. please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk or call 020 8289 4700.If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

When completed you can progress to the Essential Digital Skills Level 1.