USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NVQ LEVEL 1

Information Technology NVQs are aimed at people using IT in all areas of the work environment. The Using IT level 1 qualification is intended for people who use IT to input or retrieve information. To achieve the full award, candidates must complete five mandatory units.

Like all NVQs this qualification is competence based. This means that it is linked to the candidate's ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work. Candidates plan a programme of development and assessment with their assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.

Five Mandatory Units for the Full Award

Unit 100 Access and Maintain the Use of Information Technology

Unit 101 Enter and Find Data Using Information Technology

Unit 102 Assist Effective Information Technology Working Practices

Unit 103 Output Information Using Information Technology

Unit 206 Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety

USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NVQ LEVEL 2

Information Technology NVQs are aimed at people using IT in all areas of the work environment. The Using IT level 2 qualification is intended for people who use IT over and above the input and retrieval of information. To achieve the full award, candidates must complete six units, including four mandatory units and two optional units.

This qualification is very flexible in its structure enabling the organisation and individual to choose the optional units which best suit their work situation and job role.

Like all NVQs this qualification is competence based. This means that it is linked to the candidate's ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work. Candidates plan a programme of development and assessment with their assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.

Four Mandatory Units Plus Two Optional Units for the Full Award

Unit 201 Enable the Use of Information Technology

Unit 204 Contribute to the Effectiveness of the I.T. Working Environment.

Unit 206 Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety

Unit 208 Improve Your Own Effectiveness in the I.T. Working Environment

Plus Two Option Units

Unit 202 Produce Documents Using Word Processing Software

Unit 203 Produce Spreadsheet Documents

Unit 205 Communicate Information Electronically

Unit 207 Produce Documents Using Graphical Images

Unit 212 Maintain and Use Databases

Training and Assessment for These Qualification is On-Site at the Clients Premises.