Introduction
Today's digital age, in which technology rapidly transforms the way we work and communicate, brings the necessity to provide VET professionals, VET learners and employers with the necessary digital skills and knowledge to effectively identify, understand and fill in digital needs.
By completing this module, VET professionals and learners will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed for the modern-day workforce, improving their productivity and efficiency, and staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Additionally, this module is particularly relevant for employers seeking to improve their digital capabilities and enhance their competitiveness in the market.
Main Topics:
The main topics covered in this module are:
- identifying digital literacy needs: this topic addresses the importance of digital literacy and how to assess and improve digital literacy levels among individuals and teams.
- essential tools for the digital transformation: this topic covers the fundamental digital tools and technologies used in modern-day work environments, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
- implementing digitalisation in WBL in Industry 4.0/5.0: this topic focuses on helping learners implement digitalisation in the context of Work-Based Learning (WBL) in the industry 4.0/5.0 landscape, including designing effective digital learning experiences, using digital technologies to improve learning outcomes, and developing a digital culture within organisations.
Overall, these three topics provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in today's digital age.
Units
Duration
TOTAL WORKLOAD: 10 hours
Knowledge:
- Explain the value of using DigComp framework to identify employers’ digital literacy needs.
- Recognise the employer’s needs regarding digital competence for the implementation of work-based learning.
Skills:
- Discover the employer’s digital literacy status using the DigComp framework.
- Identify the competences needed for an employer/sector digitalisation in Industry 4.0/5.0.
Attitudes:
- Assess the digital competence areas and respective proficiency levels needed for an employer/sector.
- Plan the DigComp framework implementation to deliver work-based learning in Industry 4.0/5.0.
No prior knowledge or specific skills are required to participate. However, having basic computer literacy and a good understanding of digital tools and technologies can be beneficial.