The Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF) was developed to support Foundation Skills programs that offer training for individuals to improve their English language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills training.
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Digital literacy refers to the skills and competencies needed to use digital technologies to achieve personal goals, enhance employability skills and support education and training. The inclusion of digital skills alongside the foundation skills of language, literacy and numeracy recognises that digital literacy has become increasingly critical for individuals’ participation in the workforce.
The DLSF is a tool which can be used to enhance the current Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) up to and including Level 3. It can be used for:
- benchmarking an individual’s digital literacy skills
- mapping core skill requirements in education and training
- tailoring approaches to teaching and learning
- describing core skills relevant to the workplace and employment
- supporting the moderation and validation of digital literacy
- informing decisions regarding funding and referrals.
Digital ability is important for individuals and communities because, in the digital age, technology mediates our interactions with the world and each other. The development of the DLSF reflects current theory and practice about the importance of digital literacy, which is now embedded in the social fabric of everyday life.