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  Level 2, Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (4 credits)

  1. Stay Safe and secure when using collaborative technology	2. Set up and access IT tools and devices for collaborative work	3. Prepare collaborative technologies for use	4. Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies
  1.1 I can take appropriate steps to avoid risks when working with collaborative technology, in line with relevant guidelines.	2.1 I can describe the purposes for using collaborative technologies.	3.1 I can describe what access rights and issues other people might have in using collaborative technologies .	4.1 I can describe rules of engagement for using collaborative technologies.
  1.2 I can explain what risks there may be in using collaborative technology and how to keep them to a minimum.	2.2 I can describe what outcomes are needed from collaborative working and whether or not archiving is required.	3.2 I can assess what permissions are needed for different users and content.	4.2 I can enable others to contribute responsibly to collaborative tasks.
  1.3 I can use appropriate methods to promote trust when working collaboratively.	2.3 I can describe the roles, IT tools and facilities needed for collaborative tasks and communication media.	3.3 I can set up and use access rights to enable others to access information.	4.3 I can present relevant and valuable information.
  1.4 I can carry out appropriate checks on others' online identities and different types of information.	2.4 I can describe the features, benefits and limitations of different collaborative technology tools and devices.	3.4 I can set up and use permissions to filter information.	4.4 I can moderate the use of collaborative technologies.
  1.5 I can identify and respond to inappropriate content and behaviour.	2.5 I can describe the compatibility issues in different combinations of collaborative tools and devices.	3.5 I can adjust settings so that others can access IT tools and devices for collaborative working.	4.5 I can archive the outcomes of collaborative working.
  	2.6 I can select an appropriate combination of IT tools and devices to carry out collaborative tasks.	3.6 I can select and use different elements to control environments for collaborative technologies.	4.6 I can assess when there is a problem with collaborative technologies and when to get expert help.
  	2.7 I can connect and configure the combination of IT tools and devices needed for a collaborative task.	3.7 I can select and join networks and data feeds to manage data to suit collaborative tasks.	4.7 I respond to problems with collaborative technologies.

  Links to ITQ units

  Entry Level	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
  Entry Level 1, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (5 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 2 - Website Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 2 - Website Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 2 - Website Software (5 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 2 - Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (6 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 3 - Online Basics (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (1 credit)	Level 2, Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (2 credits)	Level 3, Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (3 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 4 -Desktop Publishing Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (6 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 5 - Using ICT: Safe Working Practices (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 6 - Specialist Software (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 6 - Specialist software (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 6 - Specialist Software (4 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 6 - Using ICT in the Workplace (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 7 - Word Processing (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 7 - Word processing (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 7 - Word Processing Software (6 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 7 - Imaging software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 8 - Using the Internet (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 8 - Using the internet (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 8 - Using the Internet (5 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 8 - Using ICT Equipment in a Work Place (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 9 - Drawing and planning (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 9 - Drawing and planning (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 9 - Drawing and Planning Software (4 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 9 - Using Word Processing Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 10 - Presentation Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 10 - Presentation software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 10 - Presentation Software (6 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 10 - ICT for Employment (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 11 - Database Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 11 - Database software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 11 - Database Software (6 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 11 - Audio and Video Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (5 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 12 - Presentation Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 13 - Using Email (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 13 - Using Email (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 13 - Using Email (3 credits)
  Entry Level 2, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 14 - Audio Software (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 14 - Audio Software (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 14 - Audio Software (4 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 15 - Imaging Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 15 - Imaging Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 15 - Imaging Software (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 2 - Online Basics (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 16 - IT Communication Fundamentals (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 16 - IT Communication Fundamentals (2 credits)	Level 3, Unit 17 - Video Software (4 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 3 - Desktop Publishing Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 17 - Video Software (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 17 - Video Software (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 4 - Displaying Information Using ICT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 18 - IT Software Fundamentals (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 18 - IT Software Fundamentals (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 24 - Additive Manufacture (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 5 - Using ICT to Find Information (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 19 - IT User Fundamentals (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 19 - IT User Fundamentals (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 27 - Design Software (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 6 - Communicating Information Using ICT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 20 - Using Mobile IT Devices (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 20 - Using Mobile IT Devices (2 credits)	Level 3, Unit 28 - Optimise IT System Performance (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 7 - Producing Charts Using ICT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 21 - Data Management Software (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 21 - Data Management Software (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 29 - Set Up an IT System (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 8 - IT Security for users (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 22- Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and construction (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 22 -Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and construction (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 32 - Computerised Accounting Software (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 10 - Presentation software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 33 - Application Development Using Project Management Methods (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 14 - Audio and Video Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 24 - Additive Manufacture (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 24 - Additive Manufacture (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 37 - Internet of Things (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 15 - Imaging Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 25 - Developing Computer Games and Puzzles (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 25 - Developing Computer Games and Puzzles (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 40 - Cloud Based Services and Applications (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 20 - Introduction to Using mobile IT devices (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 41 - Cloud Based Systems and Security (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 27 - Design Software (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 27 - Design Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 42 - Undertaking a RealWorld Project (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 25 - Developing Computer Games and Puzzles (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 28 - Optimise IT System Performance (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 28 - Optimise IT System Performance (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 44 - Bespoke Software (4 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 29 - Set Up an IT System (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 29 - Set Up an IT System (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 57 - Networking Fundamentals (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 28 - Personal information management software (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 30 - CAD (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 30 - CAD (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 60 - Cisco CCNA 1 – Introduction to Networks (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 31 - Internet Safety for IT users (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 32 - Computerised Accounting Software (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 61 - Cisco CCNA 2 – Routing and Switching (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 32 - Computerised Accounting Software (2 credits)	Level 2, Unit 33 - Application Development Using Project Management Methods (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 62 - Cisco CCNA 3 – Scaling Networks (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 36 - Financial Modelling (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 34 - Developing skills for project management (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 63 - Cisco CCNA 4 – Connecting Networks (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 50 - Developing skills for remote working (3 credits)	Level 2, Unit 35 - Using Project Management Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 64 - Cisco – CCNA Security (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 51 - Effectiveness communication using remote systems (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 50 - Developing skills for remote working (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 65 - Cisco – CyberSecurity Essentials (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 102 - Digital Editing and Publishing (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 51 - Effectiveness communication using remote systems (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 66 - Cisco – IT Essentials (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 103 - Digital Modelling (4 credits)	DELLevel 2, Unit 70 - Understanding of Cyber Security and Online Threats (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 67 - Cisco – Networking Essentials (6 credits)
  	Level 1, Unit 105 - Digital Design and Graphics (4 credits)	DELLevel 2, Unit 71 - Analysing and Evaluating Cyber Threats (3 credits)
  		DELLevel 2, Unit 72 - Applying and Deploying Security Tools and Best Practice (3 credits)
  		DELLevel 2, Unit 73 - Extended Project: Securing and Defending Online Systems (6 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 80 - Digital Tools and Best Practice for Project Management (5 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 81 - Digital Safety and Security Policies and Procedures (4 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 82 - Digital Editing and Publishing (3 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 83 - Digital Design and Graphics (3 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 84 - Digital Modelling and Data Management (3 credits)
  		Level 2, Unit 85 - Virtual Reality and the Development Life Cycle (4 credits)