TLM Qualifications
Qualifications marked with (*) approved for points in the school league tables.
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QUALIFICATIONS IN IT USER SKILLS |
ITQ is the national vocational qualification for IT users. | eskills | |
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ENTRY LEVEL | A gentle, light touch introduction | Links to Qualifications on the National Register |
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TLM Entry Level Award in ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 1) (QCF) |
Simplest and lowest level entry level qual. designed for SEN and complete beginners that need confidence building.
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TLM Entry Level Award in ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 2) (QCF) TLM Entry Level Award In IT User Skills (ITQ) (Entry 2) (QCF) |
501/0270/9 is being phased out in favour of 601/3381/8 Qualifcation provides gentle progression, more confident can go straight to Entry 3. | |
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TLM Entry Level Award in ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Short general IT user courses that build on Entry 1 and Entry 2 to provide gentle progression. | |
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TLM Entry Level Certificate In ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Longer general IT courses to extend and broaden experience.
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LEVEL 1 | For reasonably confident beginners eg in KS3. | |
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TLM Level 1 Award in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
Gentle progression from a short course from Entry Level. | |
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TLM Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF)* |
Supporting progress to the TLM Level 2 Certificates including ITQ and Schools points scoring certificate. | |
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LEVEL 2 | A*-C GCSE level. | |
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TLM Level 2 Award in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
This Award provides a gentle progression route from Level 1 or it can be used directly for more confident learners that have some general computer experience. | |
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TLM Level 2 Certificate for IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (QCF)* |
This is the Level 2 qualification that is a GCSE equivalent in the 2015 School League Tables. The cousework element provides the ITQ at no additional cost. | |
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TLM Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) | This is the Level 2 ITQ qualification. It is identical to the coursework requirements for the schools version above. | |
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TLM Level 2 Extended Certificate in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) | This extended certificate adds to the breadth of competences across a greater range of units. | |
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TLM Level 2 Diploma in ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
This diploma adds further breadth to the range of Level 2 units. | |
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LEVEL 3 | Similar to A levels in difficulty. | |
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TLM Level 3 Award in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
This is a Level 3 Award providing a direct progression route from the Level 2 qualifications. | |
| Practical competence in computing underpinned by concepts required for transferable knowledge and technology change. | NAACE | ||
| ENTRY LEVEL | Entry level coming soon | ||
| Coming soon | TLM Entry Level Award in Open Systems Computing (Entry 1) (QCF) | Coming soon. Suitable for any SEN learner or newcomer to computing needing confidence. | |
| Coming soon | TLM Entry Level Award in Open Systems Computing (Entry 2) (QCF) | Coming soon. Building on Entry 1 and extending range | |
| Coming soon | TLM Entry Level Certificate in Open Systems Computing (Entry 3) (QCF) | A full certificate suitable for those candidates that will find a direct start on Level 1 too challenging. | |
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TLM Level 1 Certificate in Open Systems Computing (QCF)* | Level 1 computing certificate designed to support the new KS3 National Curriculum programme of study and provide a progression route to Level 2. | |
| Click link for details | LEVEL 2 | ||
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TLM Level 2 Certificate in Open Systems Computing (QCF)* | Level 2 computing certificate building on the new NC POS. Planned to be a GCSE equivalent for 2016 school performance tables. | |
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TLM Level 3 Award in Open Systems Computing (QCF) | Level 3 Award in Computing can be used as a stepping stone between L2 and 3 eg for high flyers achieving L2 earlier than the end of KS4. | |
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TLM Level 3 Certificate in Open Systems Computing (QCF) | Level 3 Certificate builds on the L2 Award and is planned to contribute to performance measures in 2016 | |
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TLM Level 3 Diploma in Open Systems Computing (QCF) | Level 3 Diploma the size of an A level and designed to contribute to performance measures in 2016. | |
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Qualifications in Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (BIM) |
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TLM Level 1 Certificate for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF)* |
Starting point in, for example KS3 for future professionals in the construction industry. | |
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TLM Level 2 Certificate for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF)* |
GCSE equivalent to contribute to performance measures for 2016, | |
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TLM Level 3 Award for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF) |
Level 3 Award in BIM can be used as a stepping stone between L2 and 3 eg for high flyers achieving L2 earlier than the end of KS4. |
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TLM Level 3 Certificate for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF) | Level 3 Certificate in BIM provides a further progression step between Award and Diploma or space to study complementary subjects. | |
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TLM Level 3 Diploma for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF) |
Level 3 Diploma the size of an A level and designed to contribute to performance measures in 2016. |
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TLM Entry Level Award In Skills for Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Basic employability skills targeted on the adult market. | |
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TLM Entry Level Certificate In Skills for Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Broadening the range of experiences compared to the Award. | |
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TLM Level 1 Award In Skills for Employment (QCF) |
Progression from the entry level qualifications and a starting point for those with some prior preparation. | |
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TLM Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Employment (QCF) | Broadening the Level 1 experience. | |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Skills for Employment (QCF) |
Progression from L1 or a starting point for the more confident. | |
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TLM Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment (QCF) |
Broadening experience from the Award. | |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) |
Basic food safety certificate superceded by the two qualifications below. | |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Allergens and Intolerants in Food (QCF) | Food safety with emphasis on allergens and intolerants. | |
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TLM Level 2 Award in HACCP and Allergen Control (QCF) | Food safety certificate with emphasis on HACCP. | |
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| Handbook | TLM Level 1 Certificate In Enterprise and Preparation for Employment (QCF) | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools | |
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| Handbook | TLM Level 2 Certificate In Enterprise and Preparation for Employment (QCF) | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools | |
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| Planned for 2014 | Award, Certificate, Diploma | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools | |
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TLM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Starting point for adults with previous experience to develop business management claims. |
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TLM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression from Level 4. |
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TLM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression fr0m Level 5. |
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LEVEL 7 |
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TLM Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression from Level 6 |
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| Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | |||
| TLM Level 1 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | Introduction to 3D printing suitable for KS3 onwards in schools | ||
| TLM Level 2 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | KS3/4 in schools FE short course. | 601/2780/6 | |
| TLM Level 3 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | High attaining KS4 and standard post 16 students | ||
