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Digital Functional Skills Level 1 – Online Course and Exam

Digital Functional Skills Level 1 – Online Course and Exam

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Accredited by NCFE

Accredited by NCFE

Ofqual Regulated

Ofqual Regulated

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Interactive Video Training

Interactive Video Training

Duration: 7 Hours

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Recognised Certificate

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This Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Course will set you up with the relevant digital skills and knowledge and provide you with a competitive advantage in your career. Making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

This course at a glance

  • Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
  • Accreditation: NCFE
  • Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
  • Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
  • Assessment: Externally Graded and Verified | Center-Based Online or Online Remote Exam
  • Guided Learning: 55 hours
  • Access: 1 Year Access
  • Certificate: Certificate upon completion of the official exam (hard copy)
  • Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support
  • Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available

Digital Functional Skills Level 1 – Course

Our Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Course is governed by Ofqual and accredited by NCFE, making it a nationally recognised credential that will improve your CV while helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants.

The subject content of this course is based on the National Standards for Digital Functional Skills to increase comparability across awarding organisations.

It will increase your confidence and fluency in using digital tools and help you develop a positive attitude towards them. Also, you will learn new areas of life and work that you might encounter in the future, providing you with the knowledge and skills to complete tasks and activities.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the necessary digital skills to function independently, effectively, and with confidence in everyday life, professional, and academic settings.

Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Course Details

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

Awarding Body On-Screen Exam in Centre Remote Online Exam – From Home Results
NCFE Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 7 days

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please get in touch with us  for more information.

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

  • Delivery mode: On-screen and RI
  • Assessment data 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

  • Device refers to examples such as desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and smart devices. An appropriate file naming convention refers to naming files in a way that describes or indicates the content or the use of the file or includes the date and/or time information.
  • Limitations on file sizes when using some services refer to email attachments and file size upload limits.
  • Online resources refer to examples such as online tutorials, FAQs or help facilities.

2. Creating and Editing

  • Using appropriate layout conventions refers to adopting common conventions, such as text, tables, images and charts, for specific purposes, such as a formal report for managers, an advertisement for consumers or a presentation for colleagues.
  • An appropriate tool for editing refers to a desktop application or an application on a touchscreen device.
  • Simple formulae refer to up to two mathematical operators. Sorting numeric data refers to one criterion. Filtering data refers to one criterion.
  • An appropriate type of chart refers to bar/column charts, pie charts and line graphs.

3. Communicating

  • Using email or online messages for a range of contexts and audiences refers to common work or real-life scenarios, such as to colleagues at work, the general public, or users of a social media platform.

4. Transacting

  • Online services refer to examples such as shopping, banking, utilities, government services or media services.
  • Uploading documents or images refers to locating a file and understanding that file sizes may need to be reduced before submitting.

5. Being safe and Aware Online

  • In understanding key rights under data protection laws, it is not necessary to understand issues of data protection compliance relating to organisations.
  • Health risks resulting from using devices and the internet refer to physical and/or psychological. Minimising these refers to examples such as taking regular breaks, using a wrist rest with a mouse, limiting screen time, avoiding screen time close to bedtime or reporting cyberbullying.

  • 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 and understanding of the digital knowledge required to pass the assessments.

This course will enable you to:

  • Increase your confidence and fluency in the use of digital
  • Gain knowledge and skills and develop a positive attitude towards the use of digital skills;
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills by applying these to complete tasks and activities;
  • Introduce you to areas of life and work which may be new or unfamiliar and tasks and activities that they may encounter in future;
  • Develop an appreciation of the importance of digital skills in the workplace and life generally;
  • Provide a basis for further study, work and life.

This course is suitable for:

  • Anyone willing to enhance their practical digital functional skills
  • If you want to meet the entry requirement of your desired university
  • People who want to secure an apprenticeship
  • Individuals who want to improve their job outlook with added expertise

  • Students or professionals of any age group hailing from any academic background can take this Course.
  • For people who want to acquire practical skills in ICT and you don’t need any prior knowledge for it.

  • Students are required to undergo an initial assessment to determine the level and a diagnostic assessment to identify skill gaps and produce an individual learning plan.
  • These interactive assessment sessions measure the knowledge you are absorbing and 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 centre 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.

Acquiring certified NCFE Digital Functional Skills qualifications at Level 1 will open your doors to the following career path:

  • BTEC Level 2 or 3 Qualifications for IT Users (ITQ)
  • Level 2 Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users DIDA
  • You can apply to your desired university
  • You can access a wide range of career opportunities

Once done with this Digital Functional Skills Level 1 Exam and undertaking the official exam, you will obtain the Ofqual regulated qualification Pearson Edexcel or NCFE Functional Skills Qualification. However, it depends on what you choose as an accreditation respectively. Since Pearson Edexcel is known worldwide, 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, and this is something that holds both prestigious honor and gratification for completing the course with certification. 

Course Reviews

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You will be able to access the course as soon as you enroll. The course materials and resources will be available to you online 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.

There are no prerequisites or eligibility criteria for taking this course. This certification is open to anyone who wants to enhance their digital skills and knowledge.

You will be able to access the course as soon as you enroll. The course materials and resources will be available to you online 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.

There is no age limit for enrollment in this course. Learners of all ages are welcome to join and benefit from the course materials and resources provided.

NCFE and Edexcel are both awarding bodies that provide qualifications, but there are some differences between them. NCFE is a national awarding organization in the UK, while Edexcel is a subsidiary of Pearson, a multinational education company. Additionally, NCFE focuses on vocational qualifications and skills-based learning, while Edexcel offers a wider range of academic and vocational qualifications.

To access the course material, you need internet access, and you won't be able to access it offline.

We have a very supportive and friendly customer support team, available for you to ask for any help or assistance with any technical issues you may encounter. They can be reached through email or phone, and will promptly address any concerns you have to ensure a smooth learning experience.

No, you do not need any special software to access this course. All you need is a device with internet access and a web browser. The course materials are accessible online, making it convenient for you to learn from anywhere at any time.

You can take the online exam at the designated exam center or remotely.

The DFSQ qualification focuses specifically on digital skills for work, while the EDSQ qualification covers only the essential digital skills for everyday life. The Guided learning hours for DFSQ are 55 hours, and those for EDSQ are 50 hours.

In the Digital Functional Skills Level 1 course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of using digital devices, navigating online platforms, and conducting tasks on the internet. Additionally, you will develop knowledge and understanding of online safety and security measures to protect personal information.