Digital Functional Skills - Module 4 - Transacting - Units 4.1-4.2 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 4 – Transacting
4.1 Completing and Submitting an Online Form
This resource includes:
Task 1- What are Online Forms
Learners to become familiar with types of online forms and match up each category with is correct description.
Task 2 – Paper Based v Digital Online Forms
Learners will discuss as a group the key benefits of using online forms compared to traditional paper ones. They can make a list of the pros and cons of each.
Task 3 – Personal Details
This activity allows learners to identify information that is commonly asked for on forms and information less frequently required.
Task 4 – Data Validation
Learners to read 4 scenarios and establish why each fictional character cannot proceed with their online forms.
Task 5 – Learners will scan a (paper based) version of an online form created in Google Forms. They will make notes and identify different question formats and data validation rules.
Task 6 – Create & Complete an online form
Learners will create an account with Google and log into Google forms. They can follow the step-by-step instructions to build an online form which they will then send to their peers for completion and one to their tutor to evaluate and give feedback on. They can then collate responses in google forms and give feedback to one another.
Final Task - Recap Quiz

4.2 Comply with verification checks to complete an online application.
This resource includes:
Task 1- Different Verification Methods
Learners to participate in a card game that requires them to match different scenarios with the correct verification process. (16 Cards included)
Task 2 – Online verification – Why is it so important?
Learners will discuss as a group the importance of online verification covering three main areas. They can take notes and use them for Task 3
Task 3 – Online Verification Cont.
Learner to answer the 8 questions that consider the pros and cons of online verification. They can also reflect on their own experiences of the various methods.
Task 4 – Phishing and Fake Verification
Learners to read the five examples of fake verification emails or messages you and identify 3 red flags for each.
Task 5 – Understanding reCAPTCHA
Learner to reveal what CAPTCHA stands for and have ago at some common online security tests. They can also evaluate some pitfalls with this online verification process.
Task 6 – Create & Complete an online form
Learners to capture and compile evidence of real verification
processes. Ensuring they blank out any personal Information. See examples
Final Task - Recap Quiz

Also included in both these resources is a Glossary for learners to fill out and Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. Guided Tutor Answers for relevant tasks are also included.