IT ESSENTIALS - LEVEL 2 (RQF) COURSE

Distance Learning Centre
4.5
2 reviews
  • Nice course, enjoyable, easy to follow with instructions. Material of the course was good and I had a nice experience in all. Thanks for everything. They helped us in all matters. Thanks to all. I enjoyed my time and they cleared all our queries on time. Distance learning was never fun like this and would surely recommend the same to all. They offered good support system for their students and it shows how committed and professional they are.
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  • Opportunities were simply great and so was the progress of the course. I had a nice time and thanks for everything. Overall, it was a great experience.
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Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    140h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Gain a good all-round knowledge using a computer

The IT Essentials – Level 2 (RQF) Course is designed for students who want to gain a good all-round knowledge of using a computer and its associated software. The course will give you a fundamental knowledge of the use of computers, the Internet, Email, security and it will also focus on the use of the important software packages included in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access). This course is designed for people who use technology at work, in education, when looking for work, or in their leisure time.

The course covers accredited ITQ (IT User Qualification) units listed on Ofqual and can lead to a Level 2 RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Certificate Qualification with 32 Credits. The ITQ is a nationally-recognised qualification for those who need digital skills as users of technology. The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) is an example of ITQ Units that lead to a qualification.

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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Students should be 13 Years or over and should be able to comfortably use a computer and navigate the Internet. The course focuses on Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2019/365 or earlier, and students will require their own versions of appropriate software. Earlier versions of Windows and Microsoft Office can be used, although some instructions may be different for the earlier versions of the software.

The course leads to our ITQ – Level 2 Certificate of Completion. This is our own Certification and is not a nationally recognised qualification.

Students wanting to gain the Open Awards IT User Skills – Level 2 Certificate Qualification can pay the required accreditation fee of £150.00 to be entered for this qualification. This qualification has been accredited on the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (Qualification Code: 600/5670/8). This is a Level 2 Certificate Qualification with 31 Credits.

The IT Essentials (QCF) – Level 2 Course can be used:

To gain a relevant Level 2 Certificate Qualification with 32 Credits;
As a course of study for students who wish to take the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) tests; and
As a training programme to gain relevant IT skills and knowledge, leading to a certificate of completion issued by Distance Learning Centre.

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Reviews

4.5
  • Nice course, enjoyable, easy to follow with instructions. Material of the course was good and I had a nice experience in all. Thanks for everything. They helped us in all matters. Thanks to all. I enjoyed my time and they cleared all our queries on time. Distance learning was never fun like this and would surely recommend the same to all. They offered good support system for their students and it shows how committed and professional they are.
    ← | →
  • Opportunities were simply great and so was the progress of the course. I had a nice time and thanks for everything. Overall, it was a great experience.
    ← | →
100%
4.6
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Emily-Jayne Heaton

5.0
13/07/2019
About the course: Nice course, enjoyable, easy to follow with instructions. Material of the course was good and I had a nice experience in all. Thanks for everything. They helped us in all matters. Thanks to all. I enjoyed my time and they cleared all our queries on time. Distance learning was never fun like this and would surely recommend the same to all. They offered good support system for their students and it shows how committed and professional they are.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Andrew Walker

4.0
12/07/2019
About the course: Opportunities were simply great and so was the progress of the course. I had a nice time and thanks for everything. Overall, it was a great experience.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2016
2015

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Subjects

  • Excel
  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Access
  • Internet
  • Email
  • ECDL
  • Word Processing
  • Office IT
  • Driving
  • Technology
  • Accredited
  • Ms Office
  • MS Excel
  • Ms PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ms Word
  • Productivity
  • Mail Merge
  • IT Fundamentals

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Course programme

The IT Essentials – Level 2 Course consists of the following lessons:

Lesson 1 – IT Fundamentals

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to IT User Fundamentals.

The following topics are covered: Introduction to Computers; Hardware and Software; Using Windows 10; Organising Files; Managing Files; Information Networks; Health & Safety; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 1 – File Management Exercise.

Lesson 2 – Word Processing

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to using Word Processing Software.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; The Microsoft Word Application; Document Creation; Formatting Text; Word Objects; Mail Merge; Prepare Outputs; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 2 – Word Processing Exercises.

Lesson 3 – Spreadsheets

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to using Spreadsheet Software.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; The Excel Application; Cell Basics; Managing Worksheets; Formulae and Functions; Formatting; Charts; Preparing Outputs; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 3 – Excel Exercises.

Lesson 4 – Database Software

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to using Database Software.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; Using the Access Application; Database Tables; Retrieving Data; Database Objects; Preparing Output; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 4 – Access Exercises.

Lesson 5 – Presentation Software

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to using Presentation Software.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; Using the PowerPoint Application; Developing a Presentation; Inserting Text; Inserting Charts; Graphical Elements; Preparing Outputs; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 5 – Build a Presentation.

Lesson 6 – Internet & Email

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to using the Internet & Email.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; Web Browsing Concepts; Web Browsing; Web Based Information; Communication Concepts; Using Email; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 6 – Blog Software Research Project.

Lesson 7 – Improving Productivity

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to Improving IT Productivity.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; Using IT Systems; Selecting IT Systems; Reviewing IT Systems; Improving Productivity; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 7 – Productivity Review.

Lesson 8 – IT Security

This lesson is designed to provide you with an introduction to IT Security from a user prospective.

The following topics are covered: Introduction; System Performance & Security; Information Security; Technology Security; Guidelines & Procedures; Data Security; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 8 – Write a Security Policy.

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