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LEVEL 1, 2 & 3 NVQ AWARD/CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMAS FOR IT USERS
Awarding Body:
Edexcel
Duration of Course and how it is delivered:
4 - 12 months, depending on your experience and work role. Study modes can be via workshops, on-line portfolios or self-study.
Topics / Areas of Study
Entry requirements: The Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Award for IT Users (ITQ) (QCF) provides an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be
required for employment in a particular vocational sector. The qualification credit value is a minimum of 9 credits, a maximum of 6 credits is to be achieved at, or
above the level of the qualification. Candidates who wish to undertake the Level 2 award must be working out how to use IT for more complex tasks (e.g.
producing a business letter, working out a monthly budget, creating a presentation with a sound track, editing a photo for a brochure or planning multiple web
pages for a website). Candidates must show their competence in a broader range of work activities that are less routine and predictable. Their job role will need
to have some autonomy and responsibility and may require them to work as part of a team.Candidates who wish to undertake the Level 3 award must be working
out how to use IT for technically complex tasks (e.g. creating an illustrated newsletter, doing a cost benefit analysis, reporting the results of a survey about
clients' needs and preferences or creating an interactive website). Candidates must show their competence by applying their knowledge and skills while carrying
out a broad range of varied work activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. Their job role will have considerable autonomy or responsibility, and
often require them to manage others.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment is carried out by a combination of the following:
- RPL
- Observation of Performance
- Work products
- Witness Testimonies
- Q&A/Discussion
Progression opportunities:
The candidate can progress through the qualification levels if they so wish.
Fees:
Level 1 Certificate £900 inclusive VAT
Level 2 Certificate £1,250 inclusive VAT
Level 3 Certificate £1,500 inclusive VAT