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These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Level 1, which replaces the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification.
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 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 five main skill areas (Modules), each with its own series of units.
The unit workbooks include 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 resource covers:
Module 1 – Using Devices and Handling Information
Unit 1.1 – Carry out searches on the internet (including use of keywords, exact phrases, search filters)

This resource includes:

Task 1 – Learners take on the role of an environmental journalist. They must carry out research into the effects of climate change on sea levels using three different keyword combinations. Results are discussed in small groups to evaluate which combinations were most effective and why.

Task 2 – Learners search for specific exact phrases using quotation marks and record the URLs of matching web pages. The task helps improve the accuracy and speed of online searches.

Task 3 – A tutorial section introduces three key search filters: by date, file type, and website domain. Learners then complete a practical filter search task requiring them to apply each technique to locate trustworthy and up-to-date information online.

Task 4 – In a real-world scenario, learners support a friend applying for college by searching for information, downloadable resources, and official websites to answer a set of queries using the most appropriate search method.

Task 5 – A fast-paced search challenge featuring 18 diverse questions. Learners decide which search strategy to use for each, combining all three techniques (keywords, exact phrases, filters) to find accurate and reliable answers quickly.

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

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.