| Duration |
21 Weeks – 4 half-day sessions per week |
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| Entry Requirements |
A level 2 award in Using IT (although candidates with relevant experience will also be accepted). All candidates are required to sit a short pre entry test to confirm that this is the right course in terms of their personal development and progression.
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| Course Content |
Candidates follow a programme made up of the
following Level 3 Units:
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| 301 |
Make selective use of IT |
35 |
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| 302 |
Operate a computer |
30 |
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| 304 |
IT Maintenance for users |
25 |
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| 308 |
Word processing software |
30 |
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| 313 |
Presentation software |
30 |
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To achieve the full award candidates have to gain 180 points. |
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| Assessment |
Candidates build a portfolio of evidence, based on the work tasks that they undertake, demonstrating their competence in relation to the standards of the award. |
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| Next Step |
Progression to NVQ Level 4 and to other programmes such as HNC and HND. |
