1. technology and computing
2. software

Understand
the safe use of
online and social
media platforms
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Understand the safe use
of online and social media
platforms
The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge and
understanding to use online and social media platforms
safely. You will be able to describe the different types of
scams and frauds and how you can protect against these.
You will learn about the potential risks to information
security and the importance of controlling access to
hardware, software and stored data. You will also learn
about who can view information posted by you and the
concept of no ‘take back’ with any information posted.
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Level
2
Credit value
4
GLH
35
Observation(s)
0
External paper(s)
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Understand the safe use
of online and social media
platforms
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will:
1.
Understand that information stored on
personal computers and mobile devices
must be safeguarded
2.
Know how to select and use appropriate
security methods to safeguard systems and
data
3.
Understand the threats to personal safety
when using the Internet
4.
Know how to protect online devices against
fraud and security attacks
5.
Understand the implications of entering
personal information onto social media
networking sites
6.
Evidence requirements
1.
Knowledge outcomes
There must be evidence that you possess
all the knowledge and understanding
listed in the Knowledge section of this
unit. In most cases this can be done
by professional discussion and/or oral
questioning. Other methods, such as
projects, assignments and/or reflective
accounts may also be used.
2.
Tutor/Assessor guidance
Your tutor must refer to the ‘Skills CFA
Assessment Strategy’ when delivering this
unit. This can be found on www.vtct.org.uk
under the relevant qualification page.
You will be guided by your tutor/assessor
on how to achieve learning outcomes in this
unit. All outcomes must be achieved.
Understand legal measures that address
the protection of data
For guidance on the assessment material
for some individual units please refer to
the ‘Assessment Guidance’. This can be
found on www.vtct.org.uk under the relevant
qualification page.
3.
External paper
There is no external paper requirement for
this unit.
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Developing knowledge
Achieving knowledge outcomes
You will be guided by your tutor and assessor
on the evidence that needs to be produced.
Your knowledge and understanding will be
assessed using the assessment methods listed
below*:
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Projects
Observed work
Witness statements
Audio-visual media
Evidence of prior learning or attainment
Written questions
Oral questions
Assignments
Case studies
Professional discussion
Where applicable your assessor will integrate
knowledge outcomes into practical observations
through professional discussion and/or oral
questioning.
When a criterion has been orally questioned
and achieved, your assessor will record this
evidence in written form or by other appropriate
means. There is no need for you to produce
additional evidence as this criterion has already
been achieved.
Some knowledge and understanding outcomes
may require you to show that you know and
understand how to do something. If you have
practical evidence from your own work that
meets knowledge criteria, then there is no
requirement for you to be questioned again on
the same topic.
*This is not an exhaustive list.
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Knowledge
Learning outcome 1
Understand that information stored on personal computers and
mobile devices must be safeguarded
You can:
Portfolio reference
a. Identify the potential risks to information security of using personal
computers and mobile devices for:
• using email
• web browsing
• banking online
• shopping online
• social networking
b. Describe the security risks associated with:
• hardware
• software
• social media networking
• access to malicious websites
• access to inappropriate material published on the Internet
• corrupted or infected email attachments
c. Explain the importance of controlling access to hardware, software
and stored data
d. Describe the common types of scams and frauds:
• phishing
• pharming
• hacking
e. Explain the importance of developing and maintaining safe ICT
user habits
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Learning outcome 2
Know how to select and use appropriate security methods to
safeguard systems and data
You can:
a. Describe security techniques/measures that can protect personally
accessed software and data, such as login identity and passwords
b. Describe common ways of controlling access to hardware,
software and data
c. Identify ways to protect data and software
d. Describe the term 'virus' and give examples of different types
e. Describe the purpose of anti-virus software
f.
Explain why anti-virus software should be regularly updated
g. Explain the importance of backing up and safely storing data
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Learning outcome 3
Understand the threats to personal safety when using the
internet
You can:
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a. Describe the forms and features of:
• cyberbullying
• grooming
• stalking
• criminal activities
• inappropriate contact
• inappropriate content
b. Identify when and how to report online safety issues
c. Describe the risks and consequences of:
• identity theft
• identity fraud
d. Describe how user accounts can be used as a security measure
when computers are used by more than one person
e. Explain the importance of setting parental controls on personal
computers, mobile and media devices
f.
Explain how to set up parental controls on:
• personal computers
• tablets
• mobile phones
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Learning outcome 4
Know how to protect online devices against fraud and security
attacks
You can:
a. Set up security measures to protect personal computers and
mobile devices against fraud and security threats
b. Describe measures that can help to protect personal information
c. Describe the risks posed by unsolicited email and measures that
can reduce the risks
d. Identify the security threats when accessing public WiFi networks
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Learning outcome 5
Understand the implications of entering personal information
onto social media networking sites
You can:
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a. Explain the concept of no ‘take backs’ once information is posted
online
b. Identify who can view information posted onto social media
networking websites
c. Explain the privacy issues of using social media websites
d. Describe formal and informal conventions, or netiquette, which
should be observed when communicating online
e. Describe the potential consequences of posting your personal
information onto social media websites
f.
Identify the security risks of adding geographic identity or location
to material uploaded to the internet
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Learning outcome 6
Understand legal measures that address the protection of data
You can:
a. Identify relevant legislation and guidelines relating to:
• downloading images and files from the Internet
• data protection
b. Identify data protection issues around the use of social media
c. Describe what is meant by the following terms:
• copyright
• plagiarism
• intellectual property
d. Explain why organisations develop and adopt policies for the
acceptable use of ICT
e. Describe the common components of an Acceptable Use Policy
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