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Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy


The Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy qualification helps learners develop the digital skills needed to work safely, confidently and effectively in today’s technology driven world.

What is Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy?

This qualification focuses on practical digital skills and behaviours, helping ;earners go beyond basic IT use to become confident digital users at work and in everyday life.

What skills you will develop?

You will learn how to:

  • Digital responsibility – staying safe and secure online
  • Digital productivity – using the right tools effectively
  • Digital information literacy – finding and judging online information
  • Digital collaboration – working with others using digital tools

How is ESW Digital Literacy assessed?

Assessment typically includes:

  • A controlled task
  • A structured discussion
Is ESW Digital Literacy suitable for beginngers?

Yes. The qualification is available at different levels and is designed to support learners at their own starting point.

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This course is part of the OU/RCT Pathways Project, offering clear routes into learning, skills and employment.