IT USER SKILLS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE - SPECIFICATION
The qualification at Level 1 has two assessment components both of which cover the full content of the qualifications.
- Coursework assessed in terms of competence in practical areas where knowledge and understanding can be applied in real and motivating contexts.
- An externally set and externally marked examination to assess knowledge and understanding that underpins user competence.
The Level 1 qualification requires 16 credits from 5 generic units that can be applied to a wider range of applications. It has grading across 4 levels from Pass to Pass with Distinction* the highest grade equating to 80%+ of the available marks and a pass equating to a minimum of 50%.
The qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for IT Users developed by the Sector Skills Council for IT and Business together with employers and IT subject specialists
Link to the 5 mandatory Units
TLM Certificates in Open Systems And Enterprise Level 1 - HANDBOOK
Qualification overview, including purpose and key characteristics.
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The Nature and Purpose of this Qualification
'Who is this qualification is for?' 'What does this qualification cover?'
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Annex A - FAQS
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Annex B
Examples of mathematics associated with Level 1 Functional Skills in Numeracy
used in this course.
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