International Technology Qualifications

This is the Home page of the New INGOTs, INGOT 2.0

The New INGOTs are based on the ITQ which is the UK National Vocational Qualification referenced to the European Qualifications Framework. (EQF)

There are two variants of the ITQ linked from here:

• The Schools ITQ
• The Open ITQ

The schools ITQ is designed for use in UK schools. It has mandatory units and guidance that ensure that the programmes of study and attainment targets of the UK National Curriculum for schools are completed. At the same time the requirements for the ITQ qualifications are met leading to the award of the National Vocational Qualification at Level 1 or Level 2 or a support award at Entry Level. All these awards are referenced to the European Qualifications Framework through the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework. Each qualification is assessed using the INGOT method of direct criteria matching by trained assessors using supporting evidence from an e-portfolio. The certification levels achieved in the QCF are directly mapped to National Curriculum levels and so National Curriculum assessment requirements are fully supported as well as leading to a vocational qualification.

The Open ITQ removes the requirement for the the mandatory units for the UK Schools National Curriculum. It is assessed using the INGOT method of direct criteria matching by trained assessors using supporting evidence from an e-portfolio. In this way those that are not subject to the UK National Curriculum can choose units with fewer constraints in order to meet their specific needs.