Southern ITeC Ltd
52 Armagh Rd
Newry
Co Down
BT35 6DP
N.Ireland

Telephone 028 30268131
Email des@southernitec.co.uk

ITeC Business Park Enterprise
Business/Computer Training Company



Using Information Technology

The Using IT NVQ aims to provide the student with a good understanding of computer applications and a knowledge of different computer environments.

These qualifications would be appropriate to anyone who makes a significant use of IT to process information and provide support to others in all areas of the working environment.

Work Experience Covers the Following Areas:
 Locate information from the Internet
Provide training to small groups on various software applications
Designing posters
Word processing
Provide limited technical support
General administrative duties
General office duties
Use of software applications
 
   
Listed below are the Topic Units included in the Course
   
Level
I
 Using IT Level I
Candidates are required to successfully complete 5 Units in total.
The qualification is composed of the following units:
   
  MANDATORY
 
100

Access and Maintain the Using of Information Technology
101
 Enter and Find Data Using Information Technology
102
 Assist Effective Information Technology Practices
103
 Output Information Using Information Technology
206
 Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
   
   
   
Level
II
 Using IT Level II
Candidates are required to successfully complete 6 Units - 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units to be decided in respect of work place duties.
   
MANDATORY
201
 Enable the Use of Information Technology
204
 Contribute to the Effectiveness of the Information Technology Working Environment
206
 Ensure your own Actions, Reduce Risks to Health and Safety.
207
 Improve your own Effectiveness in the IT Working Environment
   
  OPTIONAL (2 from 5)
202
 Produce Documents Using Word Processing Software
203
 Produce Spreadsheet Documents
204
 Communicate Information Electronically
205
 Produce Documents Using Graphical Images
212
 Maintain and Use Databases.
     
     
     
Level
III
 Using IT Level III
Candidates are required to successfully complete 8 Units - all mandatory units plus 3 optional units to be decided in respect of work place duties.
     
  MANDATORY
  206 Ensure your own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
  301 Select and Enable Information Technology for Use
  302 Maintain the Software Environment
  303 Develop and Maintain the Effectiveness of the Information Technology Environment
  308 Develop your own Effectiveness and Professionalism
 
  OPTIONAL (3 from 6)
  304 Design and Produce Documents using Word Processing Software
  305 Design and Produce Spreadsheets
  311 Design and Use Databases
  312 Design and Produce Documents Using Graphics
  326 Design and Produce Presentations Using Information Technology
  327 Control the Use of Electronic Communication