Award for IT Users (iTQ) Level 1

About this course

iTQ is the leading IT qualification offered by City and Guilds and is suitable for anybody who uses IT whether at home or at work.

The flexible structure and assessment methods of the City and Guilds iTQ means that it is it suitable for those with beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional skills.

City and Guilds iTQ helps build skills and confidence in a range of IT areas including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Desktop Publishing, Presentation skills and Website Design.

As well as building IT skills, if you are currently looking for work, the City and Guilds iTQ can also help you to become more employable with working knowledge of current IT programs such as:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage and Outlook, in both 2003 and 2007 versions.

An initial interview with staff from the Training Unit will help you to determine which the correct level is for you.

Course Content:

There are two paths through the iTQ Level 1 for a Full Qualification, the Award and the Certificate. Each path leads to a Full Qualification which involves you achieving a number of Credits from each Optional Unit you undertake, along with the one Mandatory Unit - Improving productivity using IT.

· The Award for IT Users (iTQ) (QCF) Level 1 requires 9 Credits

· The Certificate for IT Users (iTQ) (QCF) Level 1 requires 13 Credits

These are the available Units and their Credit Values –

You can choice any units along with the mandatory unit, to achieve the Credit Value needed to get your Full Qualification.

Entry requirements

This is a Level 1 course and complete beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills are welcome.

Assessment

All assignments are undertaken in the Training Unit and involve using a computer and the skills you have learnt.

What next?

iTQ is a recognised entry qualification for work in the general employment sector, and is commonly a basic requirement for most employers. This covers a very wide range of jobs and career opportunities.

When you have completed the Award or Certificate iTQ at Level 1 you can choose to progress onto the Certificate or Diploma in iTQ at Level 2, details of which are available under the Course Lists.

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