BTEC WorkSkills Entry 3 - Units 10 and 11 at Entry - Combined Scheme of Work - Internet and IT workplace skills

Oct 20, 2026

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Combined scheme of work for BTEC WorkSkills Entry 3 covering Units 10 and 11, with a total delivery plan of guided learning hours and unit time allocation. Unit 10 focuses on using online technology for workplace tasks, exploring the internet, and comparing historical and current uses by organisations and audiences. Learners investigate website features, digital media types, and advantages and drawbacks. Unit 11 develops recognition of workplace software applications, information management, and presentation of findings in an appropriate format.

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Units 10 and 11 at Entry – Combined Scheme of Work

Unit 10: Exploring the Use of the Internet and Digital Media in the Workplace

Unit 11: Using IT to Collect and Share Information at Work

Session plans and learning aims

Units 10 and 11 at Entry – Combined Scheme of Work BTEC WorkSkills Entry 3 Unit 10 – Exploring the Use of the Internet and Digital Media in the Workplace Unit 11 – Using IT to Collect and Share Information at Work | Level | Unit 10 | Unit 11 | | --- | --- | --- | | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 35 | 35 | | Total Unit Time | 37 | 37 | Note: suggested estimated times below are less than GLH to allow flexibility in delivery. Please note that when supporting learners in selecting organisations as part of their assignments all principles of safeguarding and health and safety must be followed. This Scheme of Work should be used in conjunction with the Unit 10 and Unit 11 specifications to ensure full coverage of the qualification. | Unit | Learning Aim(s) | | --- | --- | | 10 | Understand the use of the internet in an organisation. Use an online technology for a work-related task | | 11 | Recognise software applications that are used in the workplace. Use a work-based software application | Learners will: • understand why organisations use digital products and services • use online technology for a work-related task • present findings in an appropriate format • be aware of – o different software applications used for different purposes o different types of information o and know how to use software to aid in completing tasks | Skills: | | --- | | Unit 10: Research, use of appropriate communication skills, use of appropriate digital skills, information handling and interpretation | Unit 11: Use software applications, share information with others, IT presentation skills, information management | Session | Focus | Content | Concept and
/Key Terms | Resources/Learner Activities/Assessment | Estimated
Time (hours) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Overall introduction to Units 10 and 11 | Overview of requirements:
• purpose
• ways of working
• learning outcomes
• assessment Discussion of keywords | Internet Digital media Purpose Advantage Audience Pitch
Multimedia products (websites, interactive presentations, computer-based training, information points, e-magazines) | Opportunity for glossary, word wall linked to topics and concepts for the units.
Learners watch
clips/images/videos of‘famous’ multimedia products for famous brandsand identify the brand or product.
Learners consider which they thought was most memorable and why. | 1-2 | | 2 | Introduction to Unit 10 Exploring the Use of the Internet and Digital Media in the Workplace | The internet – history and uses from dial up to WiFi – focus on advances in technology and how present day compares to issues organisations may have had in the past when communicating with their audience (customer base) .
Changes in working environments and home life as a result of the internet. Discussion on range of tasks previously completed without the internet: For example:
Research – going to library Graphics – hand drawn Correspondence/Communication – letters/post
Advertising – hard copies-poster, advert in publication | Internet WiFi Purpose Advantages Audience Pitch Traditional Organisations Workplace Operations Functions Research Advertising
Correspondence
Communication Graphics Email
Instant messaging, etc Blog | Learners consider how internet is used in the workplace – mind-map ideas, group discussion
Learners in pairs to create a list of organisations, why they use the internet. The list is sorted into types of organisations – e.g. retail, public (transport), entertainment, hospitality, and so on. Lists are shared as the basis of group discussion.
Learners choose range of workplace tasks and identify | 3-4 | | Session | Focus | Content | Concept and
/Key Terms | Resources/Learner Activities/Assessment | Estimated
Time (hours) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Comparison to range of tasks today – from email, instant messages, blogs, online advertising, pop-ups etc.
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FAQs

What are the key learning aims for Unit 10 and Unit 11?

Unit 10 aims to help learners understand how organisations use the internet and use online technology for a work-related task. Unit 11 focuses on recognising workplace software applications and using a work-based software application to support information collection and sharing.

How is the scheme of work intended to be used alongside unit specifications?

The document states that the scheme of work should be used together with the Unit 10 and Unit 11 specifications to ensure full coverage of the qualification.

What kinds of activities and assessments are suggested for Unit 10?

Suggested activities include discussion on the purpose of the internet, mind-mapping workplace uses, researching organisations and sorting them by type, and investigating website features through pair research and group comparisons. Formative review is referenced through participation and shared findings.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine