Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 Qualification (Gateway)

Course Title: Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 Qualification (Gateway)

Brief course description:

Start your journey to digital proficiency with this accredited course, leading to the Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 qualification. Focused on foundational digital tasks, this course will equip you with the skills needed to navigate technology in everyday life. Perfect for beginners looking to build a strong digital foundation.

Objectives:

• Understand and operate a digital device, including turning it on/off, using the touchscreen or keyboard, and managing settings.
• Navigate and use basic features of an operating system, such as accessing applications and managing files and folders.
• Connect to the internet securely using Wi-Fi, and understand how to stay safe online by recognizing common security threats.
• Create and manage a basic email account, including sending, receiving, and organizing emails.
• Search for information online effectively using search engines, and evaluate the reliability of different sources.
• Use basic word processing software to create and edit simple text documents, including saving and printing files.
• Understand how to use online communication tools, such as instant messaging and video calls, to interact with others.
• Complete basic online forms accurately and securely, ensuring personal information is protected.
• Manage and organize digital files and folders on your device to improve efficiency and access.
• Demonstrate basic awareness of digital identity and online reputation, and understand the importance of safeguarding personal information.

Entry requirements:

You will need to be able to show digital skills working towards the required level (Entry 3) at assessment.

Equipment required :

Please bring to every lesson:

• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.

If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer at home, speak to your tutor.

What courses can I go on to:

• Preparation for your Essential Digital Skills Level 1 Qualification
• Essential Digital Skills Level 1
• Functional Skills English Level 1/2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1/2
• ESOL Level 1/2
• Digital Skills in the workplace: Excel for Complete Beginners
• Digital Skills in the workplace: Promoting and Selling your product or business online

What examination is there:

You will undertake the Gateway Essential Digital Skills Qualification at Entry 3.

The qualification covers five skill areas:

1. Using devices and handling information
2. Creating and editing
3. Communicating
4. Transacting
5. Being safe and responsible online.

The content of the qualifications is based on the National standards for essential digital skills April 2019 (reference: DfE-00082-2019)

You will be given the opportunity to resit the exam once.

How will I know I am making progress:

At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which of your digital skills you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

Other info:

One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:

Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.

Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.

Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.

Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.

Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.

Extra support

We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.