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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma) (Digital Application Technician)
Ref:
610/4005/8/DAT
Sector:
Digital Technology
Features:
Teaching materials available UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£126.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
360
TQT:
480
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) relevant to developing competence in digital support. This qualification will provide employers with reliable evidence of a learner’s attainment against occupational standard KSBs that form the minimum requirements for entry into occupation.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners 19 and above seeking employment in the digital sector.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 2 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 7 units from the graded mandatory units and 1 unit from the graded pathway units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed within one to two years.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Experience in the workplace is not required for this qualification.
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following job roles:
- digital application technician
- digital service technician
- applications and online service executive
- data administrator
- database administrator
- digital applications specialist
- digital coach
- digital service agent
- digital support professional
- digital systems operator
- digital transformation associate
- ICT support analyst
- IT operations technician
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification may be eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local funding provider.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification Specification (PDF | 658 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 320 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 194 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Sample Assessment Materials
Sample Assessment Materials Sams Unitised (PDF) (PDF | 584 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Sams Unitised (Word) (DOCX | 412 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Sams Holistic (PDF) (PDF | 230 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Sams Holistic (Word) (DOCX | 342 KB)
Teaching materials
Digital Support – Data Security and Compliance
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 • Unit 2, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2
Price
£22.50
Digital Support – Data Management and Storage
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 2, LO2, AC2.3, 2.4, 2.5 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
Price
£22.50
Digital Support – Stakeholders
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 4, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
Price
£22.50
Digital Support – Professional Growth
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 7, LO5, AC5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Price
£22.50
Digital Support Delivery Package (without e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 • Unit 2, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 • Unit 4, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 7, LO5, AC5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Price
£50.00
Digital Support e-learning
This resource package contains an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 • Unit 2, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 • Unit 4, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 7, LO5, AC5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Price
£75.00
Digital Support Delivery Package (with e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 • Unit 2, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 • Unit 4, LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 • Unit 7, LO5, AC5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Price
£95.00
Full Suite (qualification packages for several level 3 qualifications)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma) (610/4004/6) • NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Data Technician (Diploma) (610/4006/X) • NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma) (Digital Application Technician) (610/4005/8/DAT) • NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma) (Digital Service Technician) (610/4005/8/DST) • Select the Find out more button for the details of the content coverage.
Price
£240.00
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Data Systems (A/651/1102)
Data Backup and Storage (D/651/1103)
Data Fundamentals (F/651/1104)
Digital Information Systems (H/651/1105)
Business Operation (J/651/1106)
Communication (K/651/1107)
Professional Development and Working Practices (L/651/1108)
Digital Application Technician (DAT) (M/651/1109)