to align closely with educational requirements and ensure learners of all ages can validate their understanding of Digital Literacy. IC3 Digital Literacy allows candidates to demonstrate their ability to select and use the appropriate research, productivity, collaboration, and communications tools, to find reliable information, create content, communicate safely, and identify credibility and bias in modern digital environments.

Successful completion of:

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification GS6 Level 1 validates a fundamental understanding of how to use electronic devices and the internet to complete basic tasks such as sending communications, creating documents in key applications, collaborating, and finding reliable and credible information.

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification GS6 Level 2 validates an intermediate understanding of how to use electronic devices and the Internet to complete intermediate tasks such as navigating and customizing digital environments, communicating effectively across multiple platforms, and working self-sufficiently with digital tools. It includes concepts of collaboration and finding credible resources while following safety, security, and digital citizenship best practices.

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification GS6 Level 3 validates an advanced understanding of digital literacy and indicates that the candidate has the technical foundation needed to advance successfully along their educational and employment paths and support the development of more specialized technological skills.

• Understand computer networking and how to browse and search the Internet.
• Become familiar with Microsoft Windows and how to work with files and folders.
• Identify common problems and implement solutions

• Learn valuable security principles and how to develop compliant policies.
• Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

• Learn valuable security principles and how to develop compliant policies.
• Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

• Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Presentation Application skills in the Workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Spreadsheet Application skills in the Workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Electronic Mail Application skills in the Workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Web Browser Application skills in the Workplace.
• Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills.
• Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better-utilizing End User Computing Applications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Information Communications & Technology (ICT) in an organization & the impact it has on societies.

In addition to the above, unit standards will be utilized to provide depth of specification of the outcomes ranges and the assessment criteria and processes

• Demonstrate an understanding of different types of computer systems and the use of computer technology in business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a technical environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Technology Principles.
• Select and use materials and equipment safely for technological purposes.
• Work effectively as a team member within a support team.
• Carry out, under supervision, a small size task to demonstrate knowledge of techniques & skills needed in one or more of the following areas of majoring/specialization:
  • • Hardware and Infrastructure Support for Personal Computers
    • Hardware and Infrastructure Support for Office Products
    • Data Communications and Network Support

• Demonstrate an understanding of different types of computer systems and the use of computer technology in business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a technical environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Technology Principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Programming Principles.
• Work effectively as a team member within a development project environment.
• Carry out, under supervision, a small size task to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, techniques & skills needed to understand the fundamentals of Computer Programming.