Entry Level 3 Award
Entry Level 2
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Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (1 credit)
Entry Level 2, Unit 9 - Using Word Processing Software (2 credits)
1. Enter, edit and combince text and other information accurately within word processing documents. |
2. Use word processing software tools to structure information, format and present documents. |
| 1.1 Identify what types of information are needed in documents. | 2.1 Identify what formatting to use to enhance presentation of the document. |
| 1.2 Use keyboard or other input method to enter or insert text and other information. | 2.2 Create and modify tables to organise tabular or numeric information. |
| 1.3 Combine information of different types or from different sources in a document. | 2.3 Use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs. |
| 1.4 Enter information into existing tables, forms and templates. | 2.4 Use appropriate page layout to present and print documents. |
| 1.5 Use editing tools to amend document content. | 2.5 Check documents meet needs, using IT tools making corrections as necessary. |
| 1.6 Store and retrieve document files effectively, in line with local guidelines. |
Entry Level 2, Unit 10 - ICT for Employment (1 credit)
1. Recognise the types of information and communication technology that are used in a place of work |
2. Know how to use relevant information and communication technology systems |
| 1.1 Identify 3 different types of information and communication technology used in a place of work. | 2.1 Use 2 types of information and communication technology systems appropriately and within place of work guidelines. |
| 1.2 Give a simple description of their uses. | 2.2 dentify who to contact for help and support when using information and communication technology. |
Entry Level 2, Unit 3 - Online Basics (2 credits)
1. Be able to use an online IT system to meet specified needs |
2. Know how to search for and use internet-based information |
3. Be able to use email software tools and techniques to compose and send messages |
| 1.1 Start an online IT system or application. | 2.1 Use browser software to find required information. | 3.1 Use software tools to: a) compose email messages; b) format email messages; c) attach files to email messages; d) send e-mail messages. |
| 1.2 Close down an online IT system or application when finished. | 2.2 Select information from the internet for a purpose. | 3.2 Read and respond to email messages. |
| 1.3 Work safely and responsibly online. | 2.3 Use information from the internet for a purpose. | 3.3 Respond appropriately to common email problems. |
Entry Level 2, Unit 5 - Using ICT: Safe Working Practices (1 credit)
Entry Level 2, Unit 8 - Using ICT Equipment in a Work Place (2 credits)
1. Know health and safety rules when using ICT equipment in a work place. |
2. Know types of ICT equipment in a work place. |
3. Be able to use ICT equipment in a work place. |
4. Be able to look after ICT equipment in a work place. |
| 1.1 Follow health and safety rules when using ICT equipment in a work place. | 2.1 Identify types of common ICT equipment used in a work place. | 3.1 Identify why ICT equipment must be checked for safety. | 4.1 Identify ways to keep an ICT work station tidy. |
| 1.2 Identify who to report faulty ICT equipment to. | 2.2 Name common pieces of ICT equipment used in a work place. | 3.2 Check that ICT equipment is safe to use. | 4.2 Tidy ICT equipment after use. |
| 1.3 Identify who to report an accident to. | 2.3 Identify his/her use of ICT equipment in a work place. | 3.3 Carry out activities in the work place using ICT equipment safely. | 4.3 Turn ICT equipment on and off. |
| 4.4 Identify where to store ICT equipment in a work place. |
Entry Level 2, Unit 7 - Imaging software (2 credits)
