Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
Y/502/0175
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
15 hours

Assessment Guidance

IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com
Assessment can be undertaken through:
• an assignment to cover practical ability and underpinning knowledge - that may include multiple choice questions as part of a single assessment activity or as a seperate acitivity
• work for a real purpose portfolio of evidence

For the full unit details, please download the latest version of the qualification specification. This is available for download on the relevant qualifications page.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — DTPE:1 Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify what types of information can be used in a publication
  • 1.2
    Identify page layouts that could be used for the publication
  • 1.3
    Use an appropriate page design and layout for a publication in line with local guidelines, where relevant
  • 1.4
    Use appropriate media for the publication
2 — DTPE:2 Input text and other information into a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Input information into a publication ready for editing and formatting
  • 2.2
    Identify copyright constraints on using others' information
  • 2.3
    Combine information from different sources in line with any copyright constraints
  • 2.4
    Store and retrieve dpublication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions
3 — DTPE:3 Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify what editing and formatting was used for the publication
  • 3.2
    Use appropriate techniques to edit publications
  • 3.3
    Use appropriate techniques to format text
  • 3.4
    Manipulate images and graphic elements accurately
  • 3.5
    Check publications meet needs, making corrections as required