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Qualification in Information Technology NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 |
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The NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a qualification which assesses someone's
competence (that is the skills, knowledge and understanding they have) in a work
situation. NVQs are based on national occupational standards. The standards describe the
level and breadth of performance that is expected of anyone using Information
Technology within their workplace. These NVQs are based on the national occupational
standards developed by e-Skills UK, which is the government-approved Sector Skills Council
for IT, Telecoms and Contact Centres. These qualifications have been accepted by the
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) for inclusion in the
National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Who are these NVQs for?
Individuals who use IT skills in their day to day work. The NVQ is a work-oriented qualification
and is suitable for those who have current real work experience. It is open to candidates of
any age, of either gender and there are no entry barriers on grounds of race, creed or
previous academic attainment, learning or experience.
Course Content
The standards that apply to the IT User NVQs at levels 1, 2 and 3 are contained in whatever units
you need to complete. From the following list, please select the unit that is relevant to you:
Unit Name
(unit A is Mandatory) |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Unit
Value |
Unit
Value |
Unit
Value |
Make selective use of IT |
15 |
25 |
35 |
Operate a computer |
10 |
20 |
30 |
IT maintenance for users |
5 |
15 |
25 |
IT trouble-shooting for users |
5 |
15 |
25 |
IT security for users |
5 |
15 |
25 |
Artwork and imaging software |
10 |
20 |
35 |
Internet and intranets |
5 |
15 |
25 |
E-mail |
5 |
15 |
25 |
Word processing software |
10 |
20 |
30 |
Spreadsheet software |
10 |
20 |
35 |
Database software |
10 |
20 |
35 |
Website software |
10 |
20 |
35 |
Presentation software |
10 |
20 |
30 |
Specialist or bespoke software |
10 |
20 |
30 |
Evaluate the impact of IT |
5 |
15 |
25 |
Use IT systems |
5 |
15 |
25 |
Use IT to exchange information |
5 |
15 |
25 |
Sector specific unit |
10 |
20 |
30 |
Total Unit values required for Full Qualification
- For Level 1 : 40
- For Level 2 : 100
- For Level 3 : 180
What is expected from you?
That you work with your personal assessor to set deadlines for NVQ assessment and endeavour to
meet these deadlines. That you consistently collect evidence for your ITQ portfolio and present it
to your assessor on a regular basis.
Course Duration
The course runs throughout the academic year (January, April, June, September) with holidays at
Christmas and at Easter. Students may begin their studies at any time during the year.
