Level 1 Certificate for IT Users

(7262-01)

This award is aimed at candidates who

•   Do not have access to an N/SVQ

•   Wish for career progression within the Information Technology industry

•   Wish to develop the skills learnt from GNVQs and other qualifications

•   Require evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the N/SVQ

•   Wish to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship, using the underpinning knowledge gained from this Vocationally Related Qualification.

For the Level 1 Certificate for IT Users the units are:

Core

•   001 IT Principles

Optional

•   002 Word Processing

•   003 Spreadsheets

•   004 Databases

For the award of this qualification, a candidate must successfully complete the assessments for the core unit, plus two of the optional units. The core unit includes a 40 Question multiple choice test on underpinning knowledge which is delivered on-line and is of 1 hour duration.

Assignments (one per unit) for the Core unit assesses practical activities, whilst assignments for the optional units cover both practical activities and underpinning knowledge. City & Guilds provides guidance for assessors, which includes marking and grading criteria, and candidate instructions within each assignment.

The multiple -choice test is graded Pass or Fail.

Assessment components for the assignments are graded Pass, Credit and Distinction. A pass is the achievement level required for the knowledge and understanding in an N/SVQ and generally represents the ability to follow instructions and procedures. Credit and Distinction represent increasing levels of ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to independently resolve problems.

IT Principles Level 1 unit 001 - Written (multiple-choice ) Paper: 101

Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: 40

1. Describe and use hardware 10
   
2. Describe and use software 8
   
3. Use files and directories 8
   
4. Use the operating environment 2
   
5. Describe information networks 6
   
6. Identify health and safety requirements 6