Professional Practice in a Digital World

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU031623
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how the concepts of digitalisation and digital transformation impact professional practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain types of digital communities.

  • 1.2

    Describe key purposes of professional practice in the context of digitalisation and digital transformation.

  • 1.3

    Analyse how digitalisation and digital transformation impacts professional practice.

2

Understand key principles in relation to professional practice in digital spaces and places.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain principles of professional practice in relation to:

    a) safeguarding in digital spaces

    b) ethical considerations related to engaging with people in digital spaces

    c) non-formal education and informal learning in digital spaces

    d) how professional practice can combat digital inequality and the digital divide.