Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 – Online Course and Exam

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centers. Please email us [email protected]  for more information.

The new assessment and result dates by NCFE are: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).  

• Delivery mode: On-screen and RI
• Assessment date to and from: 23/09/2024 – 1/11/2024
• Results release: 8/11/2024

(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)

This Course is accredited by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual, which is a nationally recognised qualification that will add value to your CV. It is an approved subject by the Department for Education (DfE) that provides a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education.

1. Using Devices and Handling Information

• Features of a device referred to examples such as the interface required (keyboard or touchscreen) or how a device functions (hand-held, wearable or wireless connectivity). Uses of a device refer to examples such as making a phone or video call or sending emails while away from a desk.
• Applications refer to those for desktop, laptop and mobile devices.
• Applying system settings refers to examples such as changing screen brightness, changing speaker volume, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network at work or home.
• Navigating online content refers to using menus, hyperlinks and browser navigation controls. Such as back and forward buttons or bookmarks.
• Internet searches refer to a specific and clearly defined piece of information, such as content required in a work or real-life context.

2. Creating and Editing

• Using a suitable application refers to understanding terminology and concepts relating to documents and media and associated applications, such as word-processed or presentations, with an understanding of the purpose of different applications and typical uses.
• Combining different types of information for a given purpose refers to using text, graphics and images in a work or real-life or context, such as creating a poster or presentation for colleagues.

3. Communicating

• Online communications refers to short, simple texts using email or other messaging applications. Other digital content refers to graphics, images and videos.
• A video call refers to a one-to-one communication via live video.

4. Transacting

• An online form refers to a single-page form used to enter information such as registering for or requesting a service or making an online purchase.
• Personal details refer to name, address, telephone number, email address and payment details.
• Data validation refers to automatic computer checks to ensure that data is entered correctly, such as password requirements or key fields that cannot be left blank.
• Verification checks refer to a check carried out to ensure the user has entered their details accurately, such as following a link in an email received when setting up an online account.

5. Being Safe and Aware Online

• Understanding the need to stay safe online refers to examples such as being aware of risks associated with clicking on unknown links or phishing emails and being aware of the evolving nature of such risks.
• Know that devices may be hacked, resulting in personal data being compromised or stolen.
• Authentication methods to access devices refer to examples such as strong passwords, fingerprints, and facial or voice recognition.
• Minimising the effects of physical stresses refers to examples such as using an adjustable chair and not being too close or too far away from the screen/device and keyboard or mouse.
• The benefits of using security software refer to examples such as preventing, detecting or removing viruses, malware and other threats.

• Initial Assessment: Determines levels
• Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
• Learning Resources: Develop underpinning knowledge and fill skill gaps identified
• Progress Check: Assesses progress at the end of the module
• You will get useful resources that will improve your essential skills, knowledge about ICT

• Develop a favorable attitude toward the usage of digital skills as well as increased confidence and fluency in their use
• Use your knowledge and abilities to accomplish tasks and activities in order to exhibit them
• Develop an appreciation of the importance of digital skills in the workplace and in regular day-to-day activities
• Recognise the value of digital skills in both the profession and in everyday life
• Acquire a foundation for further study, work, and life.

This Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Course can be taken by:

• People of all ages (there is no age limit).
• Anyone willing to enhance their practical digital skills
• Anyone looking to meet the entry requirement of your desired university
• People who are looking to secure an apprenticeship
• Individual who are looking to improve their job outlook with added expertise

• Students or professionals of any age group hailing from any academic background can take this course
• If you want to acquire practical skills in ICT
• Those who have no prior knowledge, skills, or qualifications can enrol.

• Students will undergo a wide range of interactive online assessments and exams in between lectures.  At the end of each module, evaluate the knowledge and skills that they are learning.
• These interactive assessment sessions measure the number of skills and knowledge that you are absorbing. After the completion of each module evaluate your potential to demonstrate these digital skills practically.
• You can also keep track of your score and progress at the end of the module.
• Towards the end of the Course, you will undergo an onscreen/online exam.  It will be externally set and graded.
• You can take the online exam at the designated exam center or remotely. Some assessment components for the skills and knowledge to be evaluated under the Content Document must be conducted online and on screens utilising digital devices.
• The assessments will be pass/fail in line with the other Functional Skills qualifications.
• Contact us for more information.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Qualification

Once done with this Digital Functional Skills Level 3 Exam and undertaking the official exam, you will obtain the Ofqual regulated qualification Pearson Edexcel or NCFE certificate. However, it depends on what you choose as an accreditation respectively. It helps rapport in your professional arena as well as represents knowledge and skills in basic ICT. You will get a hard copy certificate at your given address. This is something that holds both prestigious honor and gratification for completing the course with certification.