NVQ for IT Users Level 2 (iTQ)

Type of learning:	Training in business (1 hour x 30 weeks in training room or assessor visits) Training in school (2 hours x 30 weeks in school) Individual (6 hours tutor support with 2 off site visits)
Level:	OCR Level 2
Duration:	flexible
Times/dates:	various - please contact us
Cost:	Contact us for details

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Course outline

This part time flexible learning programme comprises of the candidate achieving 100 points (25 points for the mandatory unit and 75 points from a range of optional units).

 

Competence is assessed by the development of a portfolio. Evidence can be hard copy documents, observation, questionnaires, discussion, photographs, witness testimonies etc.

 

Topics covered

This course includes:

· Mandatory Unit undertaken in the workplace demonstrating competence in 4 tasks (25 points awarded)

· A choice of 14 optional units including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, database, e-mail, intranet/internet, IT artwork and images, operate a computer, IT Security etc (75 points awarded)

 

Candidates must satisfactorily prove competence and achieve 100 points to gain the full iTQ award.

 

Who should attend?

Learners who want a flexible, nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates their ability to perform tasks connected with their work.

 

Aim of the course

To improve and expand your current IT skills; with particular relevance to the organisation.

 

Benefits to the employer

This qualification is flexible so can be designed to suit your company use and your own business systems. The iTQ is benchmarked to National Occupational Standards.

 

Benefits to the attendee

Broaden and build on your existing skills and qualifications in the workplace, raising your levels of competence. If you have recently (within the last 18 months) achieved qualifications in ECDL, New CLAiT, City & Guilds 7262 you will have the opportunity to map these into the NVQ.

 

Entry requirments

No formal qualifications are required.

Candidates in full or part-time employment (paid or voluntary)

 

Progression routes

Learners can progress on to the iTQ level 3.