TLM LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN IT USER SKILLS IN CLOUD SYSTEMS AND SERVICES - SPECIFICATION

The qualification at Level 3 has two assessment components both of which cover the full content of the qualifications.
  1. Coursework assessed in terms of competence in practical areas where knowledge and understanding can be applied in real and motivating contexts.
  2. An externally set and externally marked examination to assess knowledge and understanding that underpins user competence. This also covers all aspects.
The Diploma qualification is unit based and consists of mandatory and optional units, as well as a mandatory project to be undertaken in a work based environment to gain some hands on skills. A minimum of 40 credits is needed equating to a minimum 360 Guided Learning Hours. An additional 40 hours is required to make up the mandatory 400 hours TQT (Total Qualification Time). As part of TQT, it is expected that candidates will carry out work and assessment activities outside of their guided hours, including research and analytical activities as part of their real-world project.
The Level 3 Diploma is graded across 6 levels from A*- E with A*the highest grade equating to 80%+ of the available marks and grade E equating to a minimum of 50%. Candidates that complete the coursework to the appropriate standard at Level 3 will carry forward 30 marks. Those that achieve 20 more marks from the exam will be awarded a grade E (50%).55% for a grade D, 60% for grade C, 70% for grade B, 75% for grade A and 80% or more for A*.
Link to the Level 3 Units
TLM Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills in CloudSystems and Services - Handbook
Qualification overview, including purpose and key characteristics.
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Summary of the qualification specification
A summary of the specification for this qualification.
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Qualification Content
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Assessment
Coursework and Examination methods.
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Grade Descriptions
Summary of grades awarded for this qualification.
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Annexe A - Example Examination
Practice exam questions.
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Annexe A - Example Examination Mark Scheme
Practice exam questions.
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Annexe B - Detailed syllabus for the examination
Detailing the areas of learning.
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Annexe C - Extract from coursework evidence portfolio
This​ ​is​ ​only​ ​a​ ​basic​ ​overview​ ​for​ ​reference.​ ​ ​More​ ​detailed​ ​examples will​ ​be​ ​available​ ​on​ ​TLM​ ​and​ ​partner​ ​systems.
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Annexe D - Unit assessment – coursework guidance
A breakdown of units and assessment examples.
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Annexe E - Examples of unit combinations
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