IT Software Fundamentals

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
R/502/4385
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe what types of information are needed
  • 1.2
    Select and use software applications to develop, produce and present different types of information to meet needs and solve problems
2 — Enter, develop, combine and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Enter, organise, refine and format different types of information, applying editing techniques to meet needs
  • 2.2
    Use appropriate techniques to combine image and text components
  • 2.3
    Combine information of different forms or from different sources
  • 2.4
    Select and use appropriate page layout to present information effectively
3 — Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Work accurately and proof-read, using software facilities where appropriate
  • 3.2
    Identify inconsistencies or quality issues with the presentation of information
  • 3.3
    Produce information that is fit for purpose and audience using accepted layouts and conventions as appropriate
4 — Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Review and modify work as it progresses to ensure the result is fit for purpose and audience and to inform future judgements
  • 4.2
    Review the effectiveness of the IT tools selected to meet needs in order to improve future work