Digital Skills

UPDATED 20170113 11:32:21

This course covers a wide area including: • How to start a computer and understand the different hardware. • Learning about some of the terminology used. • How to organise files by creating, copying and pasting or deleting. • The basic skills required to setup, edit and print documents. How to search for information and make purchases online. • Using email and communicating online. • How to speak to family and friends for free using Skype. • Staying safe online from viruses and protecting personal information. • How to use parental controls. How to use a digital video camera’s basic functions and features. • Importing clips from a video camera and start video editing. • Simple editing techniques. • How to add audio tracks and still images. • Enhancing video by adding titles and transitions. • Sharing video by producing DVDs or publishing on the internet. How to set-up and use a digital camera and its basic functions and features. • Using photo software to update, arrange and organise their photos into folders. • How to do basic editing and use imaging skills to enhance photos. • Sharing photos through slideshows or by publishing on the web. How to set up a digital music device, play music and work with the computer. • Using software to add to and update their music collection. How to transfer music files from CD with full song and artist details. • Understanding different functions and setting on their music player. • How to search for and purchase music from an online store. Learning about what social networking is. • What a personal profile is and how online groups are organised. • Common features of social networking sites such as catching up with friends, sharing the latest news, posting photos and uploading videos. • Understanding the concept of unsolicited mail and how to deal with spam. • Copyright laws and how they relate to the internet

Course information

Name: Digital Skills Qualification title: Certificate in Digital Skills (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Exam Awarding BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT Created 20170110 15:51:59 Updated 20170113 11:32:21

Entry requirements

None

Provider

PITMAN TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
gail.charlton@pitman-training.com
n/a

Address

Walkers Court, Audby Lane Town: Wetherby