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  Level 3, Unit 42 - Undertaking a RealWorld Project (5 credits)

  1. Research and plan a real-world project to apply my theoretical knowledge in a practical way	2. Analyse the service and security requirements for the project to be a success	3. Describe the applications and data requirements needed in line with client needs and expectations and to cope with scaling and flexibility	4. Produce a project based on my research and understanding to meet the client's needs	5. Recommend services and applications to meet client needs
  1.1 State the aims and objectives of the project	2.1 Identify the service requirements for the project	3.1 Identify a range of hardware and software solutions	4.1 Produce a working system to satisfy the client's needs and objectives set out in the planning process	5.1 Evaluate the solution with respect to the client budget
  1.2 Show a real need for the project undertaken	2.2 Identify the security requirements of the client	3.2 Explain the limitations and cost implications of each solution to the client		5.2 Test and evaluate the solution to meet the client's needs
  1.3 Define the client base	2.3 Produce an outline plan for the project	3.3 Describe the back-up and disaster recovery processes to ensure system stability		5.3 Evaluate the solution with respect to local conventions and legal requirements
  1.4 Provide a list of alternative solutions
  1.5 Evaluate the alternatives

  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 1, Unit 2 - Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information (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 1, Unit 3 - Online Basics (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 1, Unit 4 - Desktop Publishing Software (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 1, Unit 5 - Safe Working Practices (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 1, Unit 6 - Using ICT in the Workplace (2 credits)	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 1, Unit 7 - Imaging software (2 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 1, Unit 8 - Using ICT Equipment in a Work Place (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 1, Unit 9 - Using Word Processing Software (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 1, Unit 11 - Audio and Video 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 1, Unit 12 - Presentation Software (2 credits)	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 1, Unit 13 - Computer Games Development (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 1, Unit 14 - Video Communication (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 1, Unit 29 - Understand social media (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 2, Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (2 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 2, Unit 2 - Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information (2 credits)	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 2, Unit 3 - Online Basics (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 2, Unit 4 -Desktop Publishing Software (2 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 2, Unit 5 - Using ICT: Safe Working Practices (1 credit)	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 2, Unit 6 - Using ICT in the Workplace (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 2, Unit 7 - Imaging software (2 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 2, Unit 8 - Using ICT Equipment in a Work Place (2 credits)	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 2, Unit 9 - Using Word Processing 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 2, Unit 10 - ICT for Employment (1 credit)	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 2, Unit 11 - Audio and Video 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 2, Unit 12 - Presentation Software (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 2, Unit 14 - Video Communication (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 2, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (2 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 2, Unit 29 - Understand social media (2 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 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)	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)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 2 - Online Basics (1 credit)	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)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 3 - Desktop Publishing Software (2 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)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 4 - Displaying Information Using ICT (3 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)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 5 - Using ICT to Find Information (3 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)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 6 - Communicating Information Using ICT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 51 - Effectiveness communication using remote systems (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 38 - Animation Software (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 65 - Cisco – CyberSecurity Essentials (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 7 - Producing Charts Using ICT (3 credits)	Level 1, Unit 102 - Digital Editing and Publishing (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 50 - Developing skills for remote working (3 credits)	Level 3, Unit 66 - Cisco – IT Essentials (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 8 - IT Security for users (1 credit)	Level 1, Unit 103 - Digital Modelling (4 credits)	Level 2, Unit 51 - Effectiveness communication using remote systems (4 credits)	Level 3, Unit 67 - Cisco – Networking Essentials (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 10 - Presentation software (2 credits)	Level 1, Unit 105 - Digital Design and Graphics (4 credits)	DELLevel 2, Unit 70 - Understanding of Cyber Security and Online Threats (3 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 14 - Audio and Video Software (2 credits)		DELLevel 2, Unit 71 - Analysing and Evaluating Cyber Threats (3 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 15 - Imaging Software (2 credits)		DELLevel 2, Unit 72 - Applying and Deploying Security Tools and Best Practice (3 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 20 - Introduction to Using mobile IT devices (2 credits)		DELLevel 2, Unit 73 - Extended Project: Securing and Defending Online Systems (6 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (2 credits)		Level 2, Unit 80 - Digital Tools and Best Practice for Project Management (5 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 25 - Developing Computer Games and Puzzles (3 credits)		Level 2, Unit 81 - Digital Safety and Security Policies and Procedures (4 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 26 - Computer Games Development (3 credits)		Level 2, Unit 82 - Digital Editing and Publishing (3 credits)
  Entry Level 3, Unit 28 - Personal information management software (1 credit)		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)