02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
This qualification is current and has been developed alongside consultants with years of industry knowledge to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The qualifications purpose is to:
– prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
– prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Social Media for E-Commerce.
– prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Social Media for E-Commerce.
This qualification can be used as an additional course to enhance learner apprenticeships.
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the mandatory unit and six units from the specialist unit group.
Units
Learners must complete the mandatory unit.
Project Management
Learners must complete six units from the specialist unit group.
Content Management Systems
Content Marketing
Digital Graphics and Animation
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Metrics and Analytics
Social Media Marketing (SMM)
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is current and has been developed alongside consultants with years of industry knowledge to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The qualifications purpose is to:
- prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
- prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Social Media for E-Commerce.
This qualification can be used as an additional course to enhance learner apprenticeships.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
These qualifications are for learners who want to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Social Media for E-Commerce.
The qualifications are also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital and IT skills are required, such as finance, marketing, machining and manufacturing.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
A learner should take this qualification over others because this is a current qualification which will advance learner skills in Social Media for E-Commerce.
Which job roles does this qualification support?
This qualification will give learners the additional skills to enhance their knowledge within the Social Media for E-Commerce. area of the Digital sector.
What are the progression options?
Learners can progress to a Level 4 qualification in Social Media for E-Commerce.
Alternatively, learners can choose to continue on to another course within our Level 3 Digital suite:
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Business Solutions
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Business Solutions
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Games Technologies
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Games Technologies
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Systems Infrastructure
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Systems Infrastructure
Progression & Entry Requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have undertaken a specific qualification, but learners should be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 3. English and Maths at Level 2 will provide a good foundation for successful progression. Learners can progress in a number of ways: - progressing to a higher level qualification - progressing to employment where they can apply their digital and IT knowledge and skills.Funding information
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