Digital Functional Skills - Mod 1 - Using Devices & Handling Information 1.6-1.9 BUNDLE

These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaces the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023.

The DFS qualification’s main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life.

These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.

The qualification itself is made up of many 5 main skill areas (Modules) each with its own series of units.

Each workbook includes various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and signed off.

This Bundle of resource covers:

Module 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit 1.6. Use files to read and store information (including creating a file, opening a file, reading information from a file, editing a file, saving a file).
This resource includes:
Task 1 - Learners to gain an understanding of digital files, how they work, what are their main functions and the benefits and advantages of compared to traditional physical documents. (Answers to Task included)
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar with 7 of the most common digital file types and are asked to break each down with a clear description and research reasons we may need to use them. (guidance to Task included)
Task 3 - Learners will look at the impact of the digital age and how we operate now in comparison with only a few years back. They will also become familiar with new and older forms of technology.
Task 4 & 5 - Is a basic introduction into some of the skills they will be required to demonstrate in Module 2 (resources will be available in 2024).
In ‘Task4’ they will use Microsoft WORD to open an existing Text Document, edit it following a series of instructions, save the document and print off as evidence. Learners will need to access Word Doc – ‘SB Football Rules - WORD File - To be Edited’. Both this and a completed example are included with download.
In ‘Task 5’Learners will access a JPEG File and use Microsoft Photo Viewer or Paint 3D to edit it however they want using the tools available within the software. They will need to save the amended image, print it off and attach to the workbook as evidence. Learners will need to access ‘SB Sunrise - JPEG File - To be Edited’. Both this and a completed example are included with download.
Task 6 – Learners can now demonstrate their new knowledge to open, create, edit and save a digital file. They can use any off the 7 file types looked at in the unit. They will need to print off their work as evidence and could also share with the group.
Also includes a Skills and Knowledge Checklist and Glossary with key words for learners to complete.

Module 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.7 - Use files and folders to organise and retrieve information (including local and remote storage).

This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory discussion where learners are to identify areas of their life they like to keep organised and share opinions on the benefits mirroring this good practice in their digital world.

Task 2 - Learners will become familiar folder hierarchy and the importance of categorising and naming main folders as part of this process.

Task 3 - Learners will demonstrate they can structure folders sub folders and files correctly using cut out templates. The challenge can be undertaken, individually, in pairs or groups and even timed for an element of competition. (Tutor Answers included)

Task 4 - Learners will determine 5 authentic and 5 misleading tips for Digital Housekeeping. (Tutor Answers included)

Task 5 - Learner will follow 6 mini tasks to demonstrate their ability of knowledge gained so far. The tutor will observe and using a witness checklist, sign off each one completed task.

Task 6 – Learners to read/discuss the statements that describe remote and local storage and match the correct benefits and considerations from the list.
They will also need to recognise 3 main cloud serve providers.

Task 7 - The last task requires learners to put the knowledge gained from this unit into practice and implement a thorough and efficient tidy up on their digital devices i.e. phone tablet, pc laptop etc.

Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time.

Module 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.8 - Know when there is a problem with a device or software and know the difference between system errors.

This resource includes:

Task 1 – An introductory discussion where learners are to share experiences of things that have gone wrong, and frustrations caused when using any type of digital device. Learner will then uncover other common malfunction using images.

Task 2 - Learners will become familiar the difference between User and System errors and give 2 examples for each.

Task 3 – Learners will demonstrate their understanding by looking at 10 scenarios that all portray real life problems and identifying whether it is a system error, user error or a combination of both.

Task 4 & 5 - Learners will determine 5 common viruses from the images and Research the characteristics, functions and how each virus operates. They will add this information to the table.

A Guided answer sheet is included for Tasks 1,4 &5

Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time.

Module 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.9 Apply a solution to solve a simple technical problem.

This resource includes:

Task 1 – An introductory to how troubleshooting can help resolve digital device issues without immediately seeking professional help. Learners will reorder 9 potential fixes (troubleshooting steps) in a logical order.

Task 2 – Revisiting 4 of the real-life dilemmas from Unit 8, learners will research and record a series of suitable troubleshooting steps for each. An example has been given.

Task 3 - Learners will become familiar with 10 common error messages that appear on-screen when there is a problem. They will fill in the missing words while gaining an understanding of what each of them mean.

Task 4 - Learners to take part in a multiple-choice quiz in pairs or independently, followed by a group discussion based on everyone’s answers.

Extension Activity – Learners have the opportunity to continue Task 2 and find solutions for the remaining 4 dilemmas form Unit 8.

Tutor Answers are included for all 4 tasks.

Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time.

Other Workbooks in this DFSQ series are available on TES. Many are still being created and will all be available soon.

This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.