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IT USER SKILLS ENTRY LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE

The Entry Level 3 Award is a qualification designed for people who require basic skills in IT. The qualification consists of a mandatory unit and an overall requirement of 13 credits in total. This is designed so that schools and colleges can pick the unit combinations that most suit their local employment characteristics and the interests and skills of themselves and usage.
Unit Bank
RQF Level Descriptors
Total Credits required to achieve the qualification - 13
Mandatory Units:
Qualification Title
TLM Entry Level Certificate In ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 3)
Qualification Number
601/0988/9
Qualification Level
Entry Level 3
Total Credits
13
Guided Learning Hours
85
Assessment Methods
Coursework, E-assessment, Portfolio of Evidence
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2013
Funded
YES
WHY CHOOSE THIS QUALIFICATION?
  • Guidance and support provided.
  • The range of units that students can study is extensive and enables assessors to tailor courses to suit students' interests and aspirations.
  • Coursework is easily managed and the marking criteria is unambiguous.
  • Moderation on demand, no restrictive moderation windows.
  • Feedback offered on any evidence submitted. TLM are willing to communicate with assessors with guidance on how to improve learners work.
  • The online TLM Markbook is invaluable in tracking students' progress.
  • Coursework is easily managed and the marking criteria is unambiguous.
  • Devised by employers in partnership with IT subject specialists.
  • Clear and flexible unit based structure referenced to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
  • Progression route from Entry Level learning to Level 3.
  • Straightforward assessment of competence in the use of IT to support learning in all subjects.
  • Ongoing support from our team of subject specialists.
  • Flexible enough to accredit skills and knowledge acquired in other subjects as well as in specialist lessons.
  • Provides a focus for continuing professional development for IT teachers through moderation/verification feedback.
  • Growing pool of free and open source teaching and learning resources.
  • Scope to provide all children in a school with recognised qualifications irrespective of ability at ultra low cost through the subscription model.
  • Reduced bureaucracy for teachers and flexibility for them to target specific interests.
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