Information Technology

The IT NVQ is made up of a range of units that all have individual points. To achieve a qualification, you simply select units you wish to achieve that make up the relevant points. You can select units at different levels dependant upon your strengths and weaknesses.

Level 2 - To achieve a Level 2 qualification you must select units to achieve a total of 100 points with 40 points being from units at the same level as the qualification.

Level 3 - to achieve a Level 3 qualification you must select units to achieve a total of 180 points with 75 points being from units at the same level as the qualification.

Unit titles

• Make selective use of IT (Mandatory)

• Using IT systems

• Operate a computer

• IT trouble-shooting for users

• IT maintenance for users

• IT security for users

• Use IT to exchange information

• Internets and intranets

• E-mail

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Databases

• Websites

• IT artwork and images

• IT Presentations

• Specialist or bespoke software

• Evaluate the impact of IT

• Sector specific unit