Frequently asked questions

Each unit of learning has been designed in line with AQA’s Unit Award Scheme. This means that learners are awarded with a certificate each time they successfully complete a unit. A learner could complete any number of units within each section, or even all 12 if they wish.

You can access on-demand workshops for all 12 units, where the learner can progress in their own time and at their own pace.

Our workshops will teach you digital skills in creative areas. They are designed to guide you through the key tools and features of your chosen app and each unit will give you real life examples and workplace uses.

UAS stands for Unit Award Scheme. It is a certification scheme from AQA which means that you can earn certificates for completing learning in the units you chose.

To achieve a certificate in the units you chose you will need to:

-Watch your chosen unit’s workshop
-Create your code, design, music or video per the trainers’ instructions
-Upload your work to Showbie for your digital portfolio

No! If you just want to attend, watch the videos, and not submit work or complete assessments that’s absolutely fine! Our learning is designed for you and what you want to get out of it.

Yes. Learners can work towards AQA Unit Award Scheme certificates, which list all the unit outcomes, providing a record of the knowledge, skills and experiences they have accomplished in course. This can be used along side their digital portfolio to support future education, training, or employment pathways.

Showbie is our virtual classroom – it’s a space where you can upload work for your digital portfolio and complete unit assessments.

By uploading work you will be able to get feedback and support, or if you need help with your work, you can contact a mentor.

You will need a Showbie account if you want to achieve a UAS certificate for your work.

For help with your work, units, or if you need some feedback on your digital creation Showbie is the best way to contact a mentor.

You can pop a message in the ‘Contact a mentor’ area of the unit where you need support. Our mentors are dedicated volunteers who will get back to you as soon as they can.

We have supporting mentors who can help you with your digital skills. They are here to clarify information, give feedback on your work, and help you navigate through the workshop content. They are dedicated volunteers who will always aim to help you in a timely manner.

YES! You chose how many units you access and complete, you can do a stand alone unit or complete all 3 in the courses.

If you want to sign up for more please email: [email protected]

You can access our online workshop recordings and complete the creative tasks in your own time.

However, if you want to complete a unit and submit for a UAS certificate you will need to have all work completed, submitted and end of unit assessments completed on Showbie by Friday the 20th of March.

We will be using Canva, CapCut, Scratch, and BandLab – depending on which unit(s) you choose.

When you sign up for a unit you will be instructions of what app to use and any links or sign ups required before the session.

It is fine if you no longer want to take part; don’t worry. We just ask that you let us know so we do not contact you about it in future. You can email us at [email protected], call us on 01904550066 or send us a message through Showbie.