The qualification will develop your skills, competence and knowledge of systems and software. You will be assessed in the workplace and your day-to-day work role should require you to use a range of IT systems and software
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare you to enter the IT sector:
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course; however, you will need access to a PC/Laptop/Mac and internet access. You will also be required to be motivated and able to set aside time to complete your work.
As this is a vocational qualification there are no final exams for you to sit. You will be continually assessed using a variety of tasks intended to show and use the skillset that you have.
This course is delivered remotely utilising our materials and the use of zoom / teams / Skype, etc. All written work will be submitted and assesed via our portfolio system.
The duration of the course is approximately 85 hours TQT. This includes tutoring and individual learning; however, as we take into account your previous work and academic history this could be less.
You will learn all of the essentials to IT that will enable you to be more than effective in the workplace.
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from the choice of optional units shown below. You can work with LCP to find the best- fit from the optional units offered in the qualification to suit you and your career.
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
Use audio software tools and techniques to combine and edit sequences
Play and present audio sequences
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
Use audio software tools and techniques to edit sequences
Play and present audio sequences
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
Play and present audio sequences
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Input, organise and combine information using bespoke software
Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Input and combine information using bespoke applications
Use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently
Use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Input and combine information using bespoke software
Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently
Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Access, enter and edit accounting information
Use tools and techniques to process business transactions
Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Access, enter and edit accounting information
Select and use tools and techniques to process business transactions
Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose
Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
4 Credit unit at Level 2
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
Use database software tools to extract information and produce reports
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Create and modify non-relational database tables
Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Plan, create and modify relational database tables to meet requirements
Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
Use database software tools to create, edit and run data queries and produce reports
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system
Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system
Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system
Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Input, organise and combine information for drawings or plans
Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Input, organise and combine information for drawings or plans
Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Input, organise and combine information for drawings or plans
Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
Input and combine text and other information within publications
Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
Input and combine text and other information within publications
Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
Input and combine text and other information within publications
Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
Manage incoming email effectively
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
Manage incoming e-mail effectively
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
Manage use of e-mail software effectively
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Obtain, insert and combine information for images
Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Obtain, insert and combine information for images
Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Obtain, insert and combine information for images
Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
5 Credit unit at Level 3
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Plan, select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes
Review and adapt the ongoing use of IT tools and systems to make sure that activities are successful
Develop and test solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Plan, select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes
Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that activities are successful
Devise solutions to improve the use of IT tools and systems for self and others
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet requirements
Use IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks
Review the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that work activities are successful
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Select, use and develop appropriate procedures to monitor and minimise security risk to IT systems and data
1 Credit unit at Level 1
Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Select and use appropriate methods to minimise security risk to IT systems and data
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 2
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Set up and customise the mobile device to meet needs
Select and use applications and files on the mobile device
Use tools and techniques to transfer data to and from mobile devices
Optimise the performance of mobile devices
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes
Use tools and techniques to build and edit multimedia content
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Keep computer hardware and software operating efficiently
Manage files and disks to optimise performance
Troubleshoot and respond to common IT system problems and errors
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Keep computer hardware and software operating efficiently
Manage files to maintain and improve performance
Troubleshoot and respond to IT system problems quickly and effectively
Plan and monitor the routine and non-routine maintenance of hardware and software
Review and modify hardware and software to maintain performance
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Use calendars to schedule appointments and meetings
Use a task list to prioritise activities
Use an address book to store, organise and retrieve contact information
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Use a calendar to schedule appointments
Use a task list to prioritise activities
Use an address book to store, organise and retrieve contact information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
5 Credit unit at Level 3
3 Credit unit at Level 1
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
Prepare interactive slideshow for presentation
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems
Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
5 Credit unit at Level 3
Install and configure operating system and application software for use
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Connect up a personal computer, printer and peripheral devices safely
Connect to an IT communication service
Set up software for use
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Input and combine information using specialist software
Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently
Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Input, organise and combine information using specialist software
Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Input and combine information using specialist applications
Use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently
Use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information
Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements
Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools and techniques to meet requirements
Use tools and techniques to present, and format and publish spreadsheet information
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Use IT systems to meet a variety of needs
Manage information storage and retrieval appropriately
Maintain system and troubleshoot IT system problems
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
1 Credit unit at Level 1
Use a keyboard to enter and edit alphanumeric information accurately
Use a keyboard to access and navigate software applications
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
2 Credit unit at Level 1
Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
Play and present video sequences
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
Play and present video sequences
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
Use video software tools and techniques to edit sequences
Play and present video sequences
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
Structure information within word processing documents
Use word processing software tools to format and present documents
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents
Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements
6 Credit unit at Level 3
Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
Create and modify appropriate layouts, structures and styles for word processing documents
Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements
Choose 1 unit from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 1
Plan and create web pages
Use website software tools to structure and format web pages
Publish web pages to the Internet or an intranet
4 Credit unit at Level 2
Create structures and styles for websites
Use website software tools to prepare content for websites
Publish websites
45Credit unit at Level 3
Create structures and styles and use them to produce websites
Select and use website software tools and features to develop multiple page websites with multimedia and interactive features
Publish and test multiple page websites with multimedia and interactive features
