EY Internet Skills L3
Objectives:
To introduce the Learner to the key terms and considerations associated with using the
internet
To learn about taking responsibility for one’s own personal security and privacy when using
the internet and email
To develop skills to search the internet quickly and competently to find information of
interest to the Learner
To facilitate the Learner to develop the skills to use the internet and e-mail as an effective
communication tool
Target Award
QQI Employability Skills – 3M0935
Start Date: 06-01-2025 Hours/week: 04 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 19 weeks
Learners do not need any previous formal qualification.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Learners who are ready to take on new tasks, can follow direction and are moving towards independent learning.
Previous Experience
No previous experience required. Suitable for learners who wish to progress to employment or further education and training through the attainment of a QQI level 3 major award.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Skills 3N0931-011 | Internet Skills (3N0931) | QQI |
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, ecommerce, e-learning
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 email taking all required steps to address the email,
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 email 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.