What does it include?
This is a practical course and is divided into units. You will study the following core unit:
- Unit 301 Improving Productivity Using IT
and a selection of units from the following:
- U01 Improving productivity using IT
- U02 IT user fundamentals
- U03 Setting up an IT system
- U04 Optimise IT system performance
- U05 Security for IT users
- U06 IT communication fundamentals
- U07 Using the Internet
- U08 Using email
- U09 Using collaborative technologies
- U10 Using mobile IT devices
- U11 Personal information management software
- U12 IT software fundamentals
- U13 Audio software
- U14 Video software
- U15 Bespoke software
- U16 Specialist software
- U17 Computer accounting software
- U18 Data management software
- U19 Database software
- U20 Design software
- U21 Imaging software
- U22 Desktop publishing software
- U23 Drawing and planning software
- U24 Multimedia software
- U25 Presentation software
- U26 Project management software
- U27 Spreadsheet software
- U28 Website software
- U29 Word processing software
Assessment is by practical assignments. You will need to build a portfolio of tasks for assessment.
You will have a personal tutor who will provide help with personal development and careers advice and your individual learning programme.
What do I need to get on to it?
You should be either a native English speaker or have English skills at a standard comparable to at least GCSE Level. You must already have computing and mathematics skills to level 2 (An ITQ L2 or BTEC First Diploma). All applicants will take a language and numeracy assessment and will be interviewed. You may also be required to take a short IT test to make sure that you have the necessary IT skills to benefit from this advanced course.
Where does it lead?
The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT is a level 3 vocational qualification which prepares you for employment in a role which uses IT. Students can progress from this course directly into employment or some students may progress onto Higher Education courses such as an HND or Foundation Degree. You may also obtain additional qualifications in English and Maths, which will enhance your career options. All units have been allocated a Unit Value (UV) and completion of Level 3 requires 180 UVs.