ICT

Subject Ethos:

Functional Skills ICT

Key stage 3/4

Level 1 and Level 2

AIM

Functional Skills at level 1 and Level 2 aims to ensure that each individual is confident and capable when using ICT systems and tools, such as being able to find out and select information, able to develop, present and communicate information in both life and work.

Level 1 and Level 2 are stand-alone qualifications for Key Stage 3&4 and post 16.

Key Stage 3

The following topics will be taught in Key stage 3

Using ICT

Interact with the use of ICT systems
Manage information storage
Follow and demonstrate understanding of the need for safety and security practices
Finding and selecting information
Use search techniques to locate and select information
Select a variety of ICT sources for a straightforward task.

Key stage 4:

Year 10

Year 11

The following topics will be taught in Key stage 4

Using ICT

Plan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stages

Manage information storage to enable efficient retrieval
Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
Select information rom a variety of sources tomeet requirements of a complex task

Exam Board: Edexcel

Exam Title: Functional Skills level 1&2

Exam Reference

Outline of Course:

Link to further information

For more information please follow this link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/.../11-10-07-functional-skills-criteria-for-ict