Key Facts

Level:
Level 2
Subject Sector:
6.2 ICT for Users
Credits:
38
Qualification No:
600/9777/2
GLH:
260 hours
Total qualification time:
380 hours
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Whilst some of our qualifications are regulated for pre 16 learners our minimum age is 14.

Qualification purpose

Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The suite of Gateway Qualifications IT User Skills (ITQ) qualifications

    They aim to equip individuals with the IT user skills needed for full participation in employment and society. ITQ units can be gained across a range of situations and credit achieved can be taken by learners from school to college, from training programmes to the workplace, until the learner has achieved a full ITQ qualification.

    The qualifications recognise employers’ needs for ICT qualifications that reflect real-world skills, and the challenges of work-place learning. They enable recognition of the skills that employers want across the range of levels, have been successfully piloted in a wide range of companies and organisations, and are now a part of mainstream provision. They enable learning providers to target teaching and equipment resource effectively and use flexible approaches to assessment and delivery that ensure all learning counts towards a qualification, wherever it takes place.

    Rules of Combination

    To achieve the Level 2 Diploma learners must achieve 38 credits. Learners must achieve 4 credits from the mandatory unit in group M. A minimum of 17 credits must be achieved from optional units OG at level 2. A maximum of 4 credits can be achieved from unit group SSU. Only one unit can be selected from any unit group. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details refer to the unit group structures. ICT Functional skills with any of the three units with embedded FS (IUF, ICF, ISF) may be included at Level 1 or Level 2 and will be valued at 5 credits.


    Units

    Mandatory Units

    Learners must complete 4 credits from this group.

    Improving Productivity Using IT

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    J/502/4156
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    Optional Units

    Learners must complete a minimum of 34 credits from this group. A minimum of 17 credits must be achieved from group OG at level 2. Only one unit can be selected from any unit group.

    Audio Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Audio Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/502/4391
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    Audio Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/502/4390
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    Audio Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/502/4389
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    Bespoke Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Bespoke Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    J/502/4397
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    Bespoke Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    A/502/4395
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    Bespoke Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/502/4396
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    Computerised Accounting Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Computerised Accounting Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    F/502/4401
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    Computerised Accounting Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/502/4402
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    Computerised Accounting Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    L/502/4403
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    Data Management Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Data Management Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    F/502/4558
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    Data Management Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/502/4559
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    Data Management Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    A/502/4560
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    Database Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Database Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/502/4556
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    Database Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/502/4553
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    Database Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/502/4555
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    Design Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Design Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    A/502/4574
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    Design Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/502/4573
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    Design Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/502/4572
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    Desktop Publishing Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Desktop Publishing Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/502/4566
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    Desktop Publishing Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    H/502/4567
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    Desktop Publishing Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4565
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    Drawing and Planning Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Drawing and Planning Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/502/4611
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    Drawing and Planning Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    J/502/4609
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    Drawing and Planning Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/502/4610
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    Imaging Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Imaging Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    R/502/4614
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    Imaging Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/502/4613
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    Imaging Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/502/4612
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    Internet Safety for IT Users

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Internet Safety for IT users

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/502/9154
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    IT Communication Fundamentals

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    IT Communication Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4291
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    IT Communication Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/502/4292
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    IT Security for Users

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    IT Security for Users

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    10
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    R/502/4256
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    IT Security for Users

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/502/4258
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    IT Security for Users

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4257
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    IT Software Fundamentals

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    IT Software Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/502/4385
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    IT Software Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/502/4384
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    IT User Fundamentals

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    IT User Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/502/4206
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    IT User Fundamentals

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/502/4207
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    Multimedia Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Multimedia Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4615
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    Multimedia Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/502/4616
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    Multimedia Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    H/502/4617
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    Optimise IT System Performance

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Optimise IT System Performance

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/502/4245
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    Optimise IT System Performance

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/502/4244
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    Optimise IT System Performance

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    K/502/4246
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    Personal Information Management Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Personal Information Management Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4369
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    Personal Information Management Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    L/502/4370
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    Presentation Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Presentation Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/502/4621
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    Presentation Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/502/4623
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    Presentation Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/502/4622
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    Project Management Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Project Management Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/502/4619
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    Project Management Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/502/4618
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    Project Management Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    H/502/4620
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    Set Up an IT System

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Set Up an IT System

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4209
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    Set Up an IT System

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/502/4210
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    Set Up an IT System

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    R/502/4211
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    Specialist Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Specialist Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    A/502/4400
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    Specialist Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/502/4399
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    Specialist Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    L/502/4398
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    Spreadsheet Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Spreadsheet Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/502/4624
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    Spreadsheet Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/502/4625
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    Spreadsheet Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/502/4626
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    Using a Computer Keyboard

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Using a Computer Keyboard

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    10
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    J/502/9311
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    Using Collaborative Technologies

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Using Collaborative Technologies

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/502/4380
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    Using Collaborative Technologies

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/502/4379
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    Using Collaborative Technologies

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/502/4378
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    Using Email

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Using Email

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/502/4300
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    Using Email

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/502/4301
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    Using Email

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    J/502/4299
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    Using Mobile Devices

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Using Mobile IT Devices

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/502/4375
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    Using Mobile IT Devices

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/502/4374
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    Using the Internet

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Using the Internet

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    F/502/4298
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    Using the Internet

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/502/4296
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    Using the Internet

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    A/502/4297
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    Video Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Video Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/502/4392
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    Video Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/502/4393
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    Video Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/502/4394
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    Website Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Website Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/502/4631
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    Website Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4632
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    Website Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/502/4630
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    Word Processing Software

    No more than one unit to be taken from this group.

    Word Processing Software

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/502/4628
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    Word Processing Software

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    Y/502/4629
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    Word Processing Software

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/502/4627
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    Sector Specific Unit Group

    Centres may import a maximum of one Sector Specific Unit at either level 1, level 2 or level 3.

    Special Unit for Sector Specific Groups L1 (All SSAs)

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    Not available
    Credits:
    0
    Unit No:
    Not available
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    Special Unit for Sector Specific Groups L2 (All SSAs)

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    Not available
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    Not available
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    Special Unit for Sector Specific Groups L3 (All SSAs)

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    Not available
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    Not available
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    This qualification is designed to confirm occuapational competence for learners working within or seeking employment in the IT sector, in particular for those working with IT systems and software.

    This qualification forms part of the ITQ Framework . This qualification can support learners with a spiky profile whereby learners can achieve a proportion of the learning at a higher/lower or lower level than that of the qualification.


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory unit in Improving Productivity Using IT as well as additional optional units from the following areas:
    • Audio software
    • Bespoke software
    • Collaborative Technologies
    • Computer basics
    • Computerised Accounting
    • Data management software
    • Database software
    • Design and Imagining software
    • Design software
    • Desktop publishing software
    • Digital lifestyle
    • Drawing and planning software
    • Email
    • Imaging software
    • Improving productivity using IT
    • Internet and World Wide Web
    • IT communication fundamentals
    • IT software fundamentals
    • IT system performance
    • Mobile IT devices
    • Multimedia software
    • Personal information management software
    • Presentations software
    • Productivity programmes
    • Project management software
    • Specialist software
    • Spreadsheet software
    • Video software
    • Website software
    • Word processing software


    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    The Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ) is most suitable for learners who require a significant programme of learning to develop their general IT skills that can be applied in learning or employment or for those require a period of time to develop a specific / specialist aspect of their IT skills to confirm occupational competence in their job role, eg an IT Support Technician.


    Which sector does this qualification support?

    This qualification provides formal recognition of a learner’s IT Skills that can be applied in current or future employment for a variety of roles that require a considerable amount of time spent applying general IT skills in their day-to-day work or for those who require specialist IT skills. Learners are looking to be in a job role that might require the following:

    • Providing support and assistance to colleagues to make effective use of available IT systems and software.
    • Developing, testing and implementing solutions to improve workplace productivity through the use of IT using the advanced features of IT Application Software in the creation and amendment of many types of formatted information, including documents, diagrams, spreadsheets and presentations.
    • Maintaining simple websites, using the internet to find and exchange information.
    • Using social media to disseminate information.

    This could be in a number of industry sectors such as Office/Business Administration; Ac


    Progression & entry requirements

    It is likely that learners at this level will have level 1 skills and experience; may require considerable support at times, but may also have some capability to learn and develop skills with some autonomy. The approved age range for these qualifications is: pre 16; 16-18 and 19+. Learners can progress in two ways: • increasing the range of skills they have by increasing the size of their qualification (Award → Certificate → Diploma) • developing skills at a higher level by moving up the level of qualification from Level 2 to Level 3

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.

    The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.

    Internal Quality Assurance

    Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms

    Suggested Resources for ICT