Digital Literacy: Computer Literacy
Learners will be able to:
1 Outline the significance of internet tools in terms of
their common uses and features including web
browsers and web mail
2 Explain the rudimentary terminology associated with
internet usage including uniform resource locator
(URL), home page, hyperlinks, search engines, web
mail, social networking, blogs, e-commerce, elearning
3 Outline the main information security, privacy, and
applicable usage policy considerations associated
using the internet
4 Outline the basic requirements necessary to gain
internet access including internet access devices,
wired and wireless connections, browsers, and
internet service providers
5 Use a range of search techniques within an internet
search engine to locate information efficiently
6 Use the browser print function to obtain a hardcopy of
information from the internet
7 Use a web mail application to generate an e-mail
taking all required steps to address the e-mail, enter
a subject, enter text, and send the message
8 Maintain a personal email account by checking,
deleting, archiving, removing and restoring emails,
and managing contacts list
9 Navigate the web using browser toolbar buttons
including back, forward, stop, refresh, home,
favourites, and bookmarks
10 Respond to a received e-mail by taking all necessary
steps to open the message, read an attached file,
compose a response using appropriate format, attach
a new file, and transmit the reply.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 3M0874
Start Date: 01-09-2026 Hours/week: 02 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 31 weeks
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Skills | Internet Skills (3N0931) | QQI |
1 Outline the significance of internet tools in terms of
their common uses and features including web
browsers and web mail
2 Explain the rudimentary terminology associated with
internet usage including uniform resource locator
(URL), home page, hyperlinks, search engines, web
mail, social networking, blogs, e-commerce, elearning
3 Outline the main information security, privacy, and
applicable usage policy considerations associated
using the internet
4 Outline the basic requirements necessary to gain
internet access including internet access devices,
wired and wireless connections, browsers, and
internet service providers
5 Use a range of search techniques within an internet
search engine to locate information efficiently
6 Use the browser print function to obtain a hardcopy of
information from the internet
7 Use a web mail application to generate an e-mail
taking all required steps to address the e-mail, enter
a subject, enter text, and send the message
8 Maintain a personal email account by checking,
deleting, archiving, removing and restoring emails,
and managing contacts list
9 Navigate the web using browser toolbar buttons
including back, forward, stop, refresh, home,
favourites, and bookmarks
10 Respond to a received e-mail by taking all necessary
steps to open the message, read an attached file,
compose a response using appropriate format, attach
a new file, and transmit the reply.