BTEC WorkSkills Level 2 - Units 10 and 11 Combined Scheme of Work

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine

Combined Scheme of Work for BTEC WorkSkills Level 2, bringing Units 10 and 11 together with guided learning hours and total unit time clearly stated. The plan sets learning aims covering how organisations use digital products and services, why different software applications serve different purposes, and how learners apply online technology for workplace tasks. It includes session-by-session focuses for introductions, research activities, questionnaire work, acceptable use policy discussion, advertising comparisons, and preparation for presenting findings in appropriate formats.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

AccessFree to download

Units overview

Learning aims and skills

Session plan

Unit 10 introduction and online research

Unit 11 introduction and workplace information

Advertising before and after digital media

Units 10 and 11 at Level 2 – Combined Scheme of Work BTEC WorkSkills Level 2 Unit 10-Planning the Use of Digital Products and Services in the Workplace Unit 11 – Using IT to Manage Information at Work | Level 2 | Unit 10 | Unit 11 | | --- | --- | --- | | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 35 | 35 | | Total Unit Time | 37 | 35 | 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 digital products and services in an organisation.
Create an advertising package for a given organisation using digital products and services | | 11 | Evaluate software applications that are used in the running and management of the workplace. Select and use a range of work-based software applications. | Learners will: • understand – o why organisations use digital products and services o that different software applications are used for different purposes • use online technology for a work-related task o select and use appropriate software to aid in completing tasks o select, review and manage information to select pertinent points o present findings in an appropriate format • use communication skills to share information with internal and external stakeholders • review their own performance | Skills: | | --- | | Unit 10: use digital products and services to assist in completing a task; respond to information; self-reflection, research | Unit 11: use software applications and presentation skills, share information with others, manage and organize information | 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 and identify whether they:
• entertain
• educate/inform
• advertise | 1-2 | | 2 | Introduction to Unit 10 Planning the use of Digital Products and Services 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)
Why do organisations and businesses use internet/digital media?
Benefits and drawbacks for employers and employees.
Acceptable Use Policy – what is it and why is it needed. | Promote Sell Products Services Lifestyles Employer
Employee
Acceptable Use Policy | Learners consider how internet is used in the workplace – mind-map ideas, group discussion
Research: Learners in pairs to create a list of organisations, why they use the internet/digital media.
List sorted into types of organisations – e.g. retail, public (transport), entertainment, hospitality, and so on and shared as the basis of group discussion.
Learners create questionnaires to gather information from local businesses – how internet and digital media are used as part of business. Results analysed to identify and | 2-3 | | Session | Focus | Content | Concept and
/Key Terms | Resources/Learner Activities/Assessment | Estimated
Time (hours) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | share findings

FAQs

What are the GLH and total unit time for Units 10 and 11?

Unit 10 has 35 GLH and 37 total unit time; Unit 11 has 35 GLH and 35 total unit time.

What does Unit 10 focus on for learning aims?

Unit 10 focuses on understanding how organisations use digital products and services and creating an advertising package for a given organisation using digital products and services.

What activities support learners in Unit 10 and Unit 11?

Learners use online technology for work-related tasks, select and use appropriate software, gather information via questionnaires, review and manage information, and present findings in an appropriate format while sharing information with stakeholders.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine