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Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ)

Name: Storm Creative
Price range: $

The world is more digitally-driven than ever. Those who can harness this technology to its fullest are more sought-after than ever. This course will equip you with the IT skills that companies are actively seeking, and make you stronger and more successful in this digital landscape.

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Course overview

today Start Date: September 2024

location_on Where: Belfairs Centre

looks_one Duration: 1 year

person Age Range: 16-18 & 19+

schedule Study Mode: Full-time

credit_card Cost: FREE for ages 16-19*

school Entry Requirements: 3x GCSE Grade 9-4

*19+ dependent on circumstances

What will I learn?

The Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ) is split into 8 units, which will be completed over 1 year. Each unit is assessed through a portfolio of evidence built across the duration of your course.

Improving Productivity Using IT

Become a more efficient, composed and dynamic IT user. In this unit, you will use automation tools and develop techniques that will make you much more productive across a range of IT systems.

Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 4

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Database Software

Databases store vital information in organisations across the globe. In this unit, you will gain the ability to organise and manage different types of databases, expertly enter and retrieve required data, and generate reports through menus and shortcuts.

Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 4

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Imaging Software

Whether on our screens or out in print, digital images are prominently featured across our lives. In this unit, you will get to grips with the latest imaging software, discover a range of entry, manipulation and outputting techniques, and explore some unique functions and capabilities.

Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 4

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IT Security for Users

The ability to protect hardware, software and data from cyber theft and attacks is paramount in any organisation. In this unit, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to avoid common security risks and control access to important online information.

Guided Learning Hours: 15
Credits: 2

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Set Up an IT System

IT systems, from personal computers to external storage devices, need to be set up safely and professionally to operate effectively. In this unit, you will learn how to configure the components of IT systems, connect these to a range of hardware and communication services, and run advanced tests to ensure they work correctly.

Guided Learning Hours: 40
Credits: 5

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Using Collaborative Technologies

Video conferencing. Instant messaging. Online forums. Shared documents. In this unit, you will become confident in using a wide selection of collaborative technologies, know how to prepare and set these up, and manage the use of these for the best results.

Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 4

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Using Mobile IT Devices

From smartphones to PDAs, handheld digital devices are a big part of our lives, and used in practically every industry. In this unit, you will understand how to set up and use these devices successfully and develop techniques to regularly exchange information through these.

Guided Learning Hours: 15
Credits: 2

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Video Software

Whether it’s YouTube and TikTok, to all forms of website and social media. Online videos have taken over the Internet, and in this unit you will master software and techniques to record and edit different types of video sequences.

Guided Learning Hours: 20
Credits: 3

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