Unit Award Scheme

121153 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 value 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 with at least eight characters, using lower- and upper-case letters, numbers and symbols; keep it 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 and/or use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet 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 to make the content easier to read	Summary sheet
11	keep their login information for a device and any websites secure	Summary sheet
12	update and change the password used to access the device when prompted.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 March 2024Level - Level One