Keeping safe online

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
R/617/4572
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Aim

To help learners keep safe and act responsibly when online.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to keep safe online.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Reveal appropriate levels of personal information and/or images when chatting or posting online.

  • 1.2

    Enable or disable specific features or settings on apps or devices to help keep safe.

  • 1.3

    Set appropriate passwords.

  • 1.4

    Follow personal safety guidelines when meeting in person, someone first encountered online.

2. — Be able to recognise and respond to warning signs that they may not be safe when online.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify online communications which suggest that someone might be trying to put them at risk, bully, deceive or exploit them (e.g. financially or sexually).

  • 2.2

    Report anything online causing suspicion, upset or worry to an appropriate person or by using a site-specific reporting mechanism.

3. — Be able to demonstrate positive online behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Show respect for others through own online behaviour.

  • 3.2

    Respond appropriately to the negative online behaviours of others.

  • 3.3

    Follow site-specific regulations or guidelines for appropriate communication.