Step into a tech career with this Level 2 Digital Skills in Employment course from HRUC. This training opportunity has been brought to you by the London Digital Jobs and Skills Hub!
Who is it for?
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Digital Skills in Employment qualification is aimed at anyone who is either in employment or searching for employment, particularly those who wish to develop their digital skills in relation to the management of information and digital safety, security and communication. Anyone with a basic understanding of IT skills who is searching for career progression, or wishing to improve their digital skills for their own personal use, would benefit from this course.
Benefits of this course
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within your chosen sector and develop your knowledge around digital skills
- This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
- Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
- Personal Tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
Course summary
Unit 1: Developing digital career skills
In this unit, you will explore a range of digital skills, their relevance and how to improve your own digital skills. You will also look at
social media and the internet in relation to employment opportunities, what forms an online identity, and how to use digital skills in
career progression.
Unit 2: Management of information
You will be asked to look at how to gather reliable information using different techniques, as well as copyright regulations and what
happens when these are breached. You will also be asked to explore different storage methods for data management and why these
are in place, plus the benefits and limitations of these methods.
Unit 3: Digital device safety awareness
You will learn about types of threats to data and how to protect it, as well as considering data protection legislation. You will also be
asked to look at health and safety legislation regarding the use of digital equipment and how the risks can be reduced.
Unit 4: Communication and productivity
In this unit, you will learn how to communicate effectively using a range of technology, including email, online meeting and
collaboration tools, and digital networks. You will also be asked to understand the advantages and disadvantages of these methods
and look at safety issues and support related to social media.
Unit 5: Digital security
In this unit, you will be able to identify a range of security threats and system protection methods, as well as exploring current
legislation around system and data protection and organisational policies and procedures relating to this.
