Qualifications marked with (*) approved for points in the school league tables.
Handbooks |
Title |
Comments |
QAN Code |
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QUALIFICATIONS IN IT USER SKILLS |
ITQ is the national vocational qualification for IT users. | eskills [3] | |
Handbook [4] |
ENTRY LEVEL | A gentle, light touch introduction | Links to Qualifications on the National Register |
Link to criteria [5] |
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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501/0271/0 [6] |
Link to criteria [7] |
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. |
501/0270/9 [8] 601/3381/8 [9] |
Link to criteria [10] |
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. |
501/0257/6 [11] |
Link to criteria [10] |
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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601/0988/9 [12] |
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LEVEL 1 | For reasonably confident beginners eg in KS3. | |
Handbook [13] |
TLM Level 1 Award in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
Gentle progression from a short course from Entry Level. |
501/1428/1 [14] |
Handbook [13] |
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. |
500/8080/5 [15] |
Handbook [16] |
TLM Level 1 Certificate In Open Systems and Enterprise (QCF)* |
Supporting progress to the TLM Level 2 Certificates including ITQ and Schools points scoring certificate. | 601/4559/6 [17] |
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LEVEL 2 | A*-C GCSE level. |
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Handbook [4] |
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. |
500/9888/3 [18] |
Handbook [13] |
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. |
600/6688/X [19] |
Handbook [4] |
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. |
500/8073/8 [20] |
Handbook [4] |
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. |
501/0435/4 [21] |
Handbook [4] |
TLM Level 2 Diploma in ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (QCF) |
This diploma adds further breadth to the range of Level 2 units. |
501/0033/6 [22] |
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LEVEL 3 | Similar to A levels in difficulty. | |
Handbook [4] |
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. |
600/1778/8 [23] |
QUALIFICATIONS IN OPEN SYSTEMS AND IT MANAGEMENT | Qualifications based on professional competence in Linux based systems. | LPI [24] | |
LEVEL 2 | |||
TLM Level 2 Certificate In Open Systems IT Management | This is a Level 2 certificate based on the LPI Linux Essentials course. | 601/4276/5 [25] | |
LEVEL 3 | Coming Soon | ||
Practical competence in computing underpinned by concepts required for transferable knowledge and technology change. | NAACE [26] | ||
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. | |
LEVEL 1 | |||
Handbook [27] |
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. |
601/1110/0 [28] |
Click link for details | LEVEL 2 | ||
Handbook [13] |
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. |
601/1111/2 [29] |
LEVEL 3 | |||
Handbook [30] |
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. |
601/1274/8 [31] |
Handbook [30] |
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 |
601/1421/6 [32] |
Handbook [30] |
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. |
601/1376/5 [33] |
Qualifications in Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainale Built Environment |
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LEVEL 1 | |||
Handbook |
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. |
601/1198/7 [34] |
LEVEL 2 | |||
Handbook |
TLM Level 2 Certificate for Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (QCF)* |
GCSE equivalent to contribute to performance measures for 2016, |
601/1199/9 [35] |
LEVEL 3 | |||
Handbook |
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. |
601/1496/4 [36] |
Handbook |
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. |
601/1563/4 [37] |
Handbook |
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. |
601/1562/2 [38] |
ModBac [39] 2QS [40] |
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ENTRY LEVEL | |||
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TLM Entry Level Award In Skills for Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Basic employability skills targeted on the adult market. |
600/9054/6 [41] |
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TLM Entry Level Certificate In Skills for Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) |
Broadening the range of experiences compared to the Award. |
601/0045/X [42] |
LEVEL 1 |
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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. |
600/9055/8 [43] |
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TLM Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Employment (QCF) | Broadening the Level 1 experience. |
600/9056/X [44] |
LEVEL 2 |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Skills for Employment (QCF) |
Progression from L1 or a starting point for the more confident. |
601/0040/0 [45] |
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TLM Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment (QCF) |
Broadening experience from the Award. |
601/0187/8 [46] |
FAME [47] | |||
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TLM Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) |
Basic food safety certificate superceded by the two qualifications below. |
600/4334/9 [48] |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Allergens and Intolerants in Food (QCF) | Food safety with emphasis on allergens and intolerants. |
601/1112/4 [49] |
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TLM Level 2 Award in HACCP and Allergen Control (QCF) | Food safety certificate with emphasis on HACCP. |
601/1113/6 [50] |
QAB [51] IBQH [52] |
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LEVEL 1 | |||
Handbook [53] | TLM Level 1 Certificate In Enterprise and Preparation for Employment (QCF) | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools |
601/1114/8 [54] |
LEVEL 2 | |||
Handbook [53] | TLM Level 2 Certificate In Enterprise and Preparation for Employment (QCF) | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools |
601/1115/X [55] |
LEVEL 3 | |||
Planned for 2014 | Award, Certificate, Diploma | Preparation for small business managment, aimed at schools | |
LEVEL 4 | |||
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TLM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Starting point for adults with previous experience to develop business management claims. |
600/7378/0 [56] |
LEVEL 5 | |||
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TLM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression from Level 4. |
600/8668/3 [57] |
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LEVEL 6 |
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TLM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression fr0m Level 5. |
600/8964/7 [58] |
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LEVEL 7 |
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TLM Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (QCF) |
Progression from Level 6 |
600/8885/0 [59] |
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | |||
TLM Level 1 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | Introduction to 3D printing suitable for KS3 onwards in schools |
601/2711/9 [60] |
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TLM Level 2 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | KS3/4 in schools FE short course. | 601/2780/6 [61] | |
TLM Level 3 Award in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) | High attaining KS4 and standard post 16 students |
601/2802/1 [62] |
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Links
[1] https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68295484/2016_KS4_Publication_list_final.pdf
[2] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-and-vocational-qualifications-for-14-to-19-year-olds
[3] http://www.e-skills.com
[4] https://theingots.org/community/sites/default/files/uploads/user4/My%20files/other%20files%28PDF%29/TLM_Handbook2_final_2.2.pdf
[5] https://theingots.org/community/siel1u1
[6] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_0271_0
[7] https://theingots.org/community/siel2u1
[8] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_0270_9
[9] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_3381_8
[10] https://theingots.org/community/siel3u1
[11] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_0257_6
[12] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_0988_9
[13] https://theingots.org/community/sites/default/files/uploads/common/Handbooks/IT_User/Handbook2015_4.pdf
[14] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_1428_1
[15] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/500_8080_5
[16] https://theingots.org/community/sites/default/files/uploads/common/Handbooks/IT_User/Handbook2017_3_2_1.pdf
[17] https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/33920?category=qualifications&query=TLM%20Level%201%20Certificate%20In%20Open%20Systems%20IT%20Management%20
[18] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/500_9888_3
[19] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_6688_X
[20] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/500_8073_8
[21] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_0435_4
[22] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/501_0033_6
[23] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_1778_8
[24] https://www.lpi.org/certification/linux-essentials/
[25] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_4276_5
[26] http://www.naace.co.uk/
[27] https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68295484/Specification%20for%20L1%20L2%20Opensystems%20Computingr5.pdf
[28] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1110_0
[29] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1111_2
[30] https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68295484/L3_OpenSystems_Computing_v2%20.pdf
[31] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1274_8
[32] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1421_6
[33] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1376_5
[34] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1198_7
[35] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1199_9
[36] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1496_4
[37] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1563_4
[38] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1562_2
[39] http://www.modbac.info
[40] http://www.2qs.org.uk/
[41] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_9054_6
[42] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_0045_X
[43] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_9055_8
[44] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_9056_X
[45] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_0040_0
[46] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_0187_8
[47] http://www.fameltd.eu/
[48] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_4334_9
[49] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1112_4
[50] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1113_6
[51] http://www.theqab.org.uk/
[52] http://www.ibqh.org/
[53] https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68295484/Enterprise_and_Preparation_for_Employment_Specification_1.0.pdf
[54] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1114_8
[55] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_1115_X
[56] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_7378_0
[57] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_8668_3
[58] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_8964_7
[59] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/600_8885_0
[60] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_2711_9
[61] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_2780_6
[62] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification/Details/601_2802_1