This document discusses vocational qualifications and digital skills. It notes that over 7 million Brits have never used the internet and 16 million lack basic online skills. It then outlines some key digital skills like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. It explains that developing digital skills can help one get a job by enabling online applications and profiles, and can improve work skills through increased productivity, effectiveness, and multitasking. Finally, it discusses how digital skills can be used at home for social media, entertainment, education, and staying in touch with family.

1. Vocational qualifications

2. What is a Vocational Qualification?
‘A recognised qualification at
any level relating to a particular
line of work or specific job role.’
VQ Day www.vqday.org.uk

3. Vocational Qualifications
Art and crafts
Business management
DIGITAL SKILLS
Engineering
Fashion
Languages
Social care
Travel and tourism etc…
Typicalsubject
areasinclude…

4. Digital skills: why?
Seven million
…Brits have ‘never used
the internet.’
Source: BBC News Technology 15/5/2013

5. Digital skills: why?
‘Sixteen million adults
…don’t have the basic online
skills to confidently take
advantage of digital skills.’
Source: BBC News Technology 15/5/2013

6. • Online
applications
• Word
processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations
• Databases
• Email
• Internet
• Creativity
• Social media

7. Digital skills can…
1. Help you get a job
a) Find jobs online
b) Apply for jobs online
c) Build an online profile
d) Keep up to date with company news

8. Get more done…
…in less time

9. Digital skills can…
2. Improve your work skills
a) Increase your productivity
b) Improve your effectiveness
c) Decrease your stress or frustration
d) Enable multi-tasking

10. Low skills
Low pay
Poor job satisfaction
Highly skilled
Better pay
Great job satisfaction

11. Digital skills can…
3. Improve your job prospects
a) Great skills
b) Better pay
c) Improved job satisfaction

12. Digital skills at home

14. 1. Social media
a) Share photos, videos, news on Facebook
b) Share and watch videos on YouTube
c) Share and follow news on Twitter
d) Research and feedback tools
Top five uses at home

15. Bring the high street to your home

16. 2. The internet
a) Find and book a holiday
b) Manage your finances
c) Plan your travel
d) Shopping
Top five uses at home

17. The online movement
From the good old days…
… to the rise of the apps

18. 3. Entertainment
a) Online games
b) Movie streaming
c) Live TV
d) Smart technology
Top five uses at home

19. At home…
Or away…

20. 4. Education
a) Online courses
b) Elearning
c) Ebooks
d) Blogs and forums
Top five uses at home

21. From: Catherine
To: Nana and Granddad
Cc:
Subject: Hello from Scotland
Dear Nana and Granddad
We have school holidays again soon and mum
and dad have promised we will be heading
over for a visit.
I was so happy to hear you decided to buy a
laptop and get online. Now I can send
messages and share my photos with you.
When I next see you I can let you know about
how we can talk over the internet as well. We
are having lots of lessons in school and think
this will be really good for you to use too.
Hope you are well and can’t wait to see you
soon.
Lots of love
Catherine xxx

22. 5. Stay in touch
a) Email
b) Online chatting
c) Skype / video call
Top five uses at home

23. Catching up with the family has never been easier

24. BCS qualifications in digital skills
•Computer and Online Basics
•Digital skills
•E-safety
•ECDL
www.bcs.org/userqualifications