Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. use ICT to plan and organise a straightforward task

2. select and use software applications to solve at least two straightforward problems

3. select and use at least three interface features effectively to meet needs

4. adjust system settings as appropriate to meet individual needs

5. work with files, folders and other media to access, organise, store, label and retrieve information

6. create, use and maintain secure passwords

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

8. create an email account, suitable for professional purposes

9. read, send and receive electronic messages with attachments

shown knowledge of

10. how to minimise the risk of computer viruses

11. how to use search engines to locate and select relevant information and answer queries

12. how to recognise and take account of topicality, relevance, bias and copyright when selecting and using information

13. why it is important to stay safe and to respect others when using ICT-based communication

14. how to combine information for a particular purpose for print and for viewing on screen

15. how to check information for a particular purpose for accuracy and meaning

demonstrated the ability to

16. evaluate own use of ICT tools throughout task.