Know how to publish, integrate and share using social media

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
R/505/3515
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Assessment guidance is provided in a separate document available from ProQual.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the current social networks used to publish, integrate and share online.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the main social media networks in current use.

  • 1.2

    Describe the main features of each social media network identified.

  • 1.3

    Describe why they would use each of the social media networks identified.

  • 1.4

    Explain the purpose of a 'social aggregator' tool.

  • 1.5

    Describe how blogs give individuals a voice on the Web.

  • 1.6

    Explain how professionals make connections using social media networks.

2

Understand how social media is used by individuals, organisations/businesses, governments and social groups.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe why

    • individuals
    • organisations/businesses
    • governments
    • social groups

    use social media networking sites

  • 2.2

    Explain the advantages and typical components of a social media user profile.

  • 2.3

    Identify the benefits of using social media networking for:

    • individuals
    • organisations/businesses
    • governments
    • social groups

  • 2.4

    Identify the risks of using social media networking for:

    • individuals
    • organisations/businesses
    • governments
    • social groups

  • 2.5

    Describe how social media networks monitor engagement with their websites.

  • 2.6

    Describe the advantages of podcasting.

  • 2.7

    Explain why organisations have social media policies.

3

Understand best practices for safe social networking.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe appropriate precautions to ensure their own safety and privacy.

  • 3.2

    Describe how to protect personal information when engaging with social media websites.

  • 3.3

    Identify legal constraints on the uploading and downloading of software and other digital content.

4

Use browser software to communicate information online.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to communicate information online.

  • 4.2

    Use browser tools to share information sources with others.

  • 4.3

    Submit information online.

  • 4.4

    Identify opportunities to create, post or publish material to social media websites.

5

Understand the need for safety and security practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Describe the danger of computer viruses and how to minimise risks.

  • 5.2

    Describe how to minimise threats to information security when online.

  • 5.3

    Describe how to minimise the threats to user safety when online.

  • 5.4

    Describe where to access online help and information when using social media networks.