ITQ (IT user NVQ)
This qualification is for anyone who uses a computer. It is designed to be a true reflection of what is going on in the workplace, and is an ideal way of certifying your skills on using I.T.
This can range from simple PC maintenance to the everyday use of these types of software..
- Word processing
- Presentation software
- Website design
- Database
- E-mailing software
- Spreadsheets
- Graphic design software
- ... and more
The Apprenticeships come in at levels 1 for beginners, 2 for regular users and 3 for those heavily involved with I.T. The Apprenticeship depending on the level can last from 12 months to 18 months, and is done at your place of work.
You will also be able to update your literacy and numeracy skills by being assessed by our training officers for either Skills for Life, Move On, or Keyskills at a level appropriate to you, on a one to one basis, with discretion guaranteed !
The ITQ qualification is done on a points system with our awarding body City and Guilds. To see how your job role could fit into the ITQ NVQ, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to use the ITQ calculator, and either download or open the calculator (get permission from whoever owns the computer you are using at this time).
http://www.e-skills.com/cgi-bin/orad.pl/231/ITQ_calculator2.exe
Once completed, make up your points and see in depth what the units of competence are about, and what you would have to do to meet the standards. Once you have done this, speak to your employer about the qualification, see if they are willing to let us come into your company and guide you through the qualification and together we will then form an "Individual Learning Plan" to guide you through your qualification.
We have the latest resources to help us assess your skills such as laptops, digital voice recorders, camcorders, digital cameras and 3G cards if you should need to use the internet for your qualification.
ALL OUR TRAINING OFFICERS ARE COMMITTED TO YOU AS THE LEARNER, GIVING YOU SUPPORT WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST
ITQ EXTERNAL RESOURCES: these can be used for anyone doing ITQ units or those units from admin where I.T is used in the unit.
Here are some links to on-line IT tuition sites that cover various subjects..
Don't be put off by the name, this site has excellent tuition short videos in an easy to follow format. When you get on the kidzonline website enter the username of "nltg" and the password of "itq" This site covers web/e-mail/netiquette/powerpoint/security and ethics & website design.
http://www.kidzonline.org/MyResources/
For indepth training on all of the Microsoft Office software, you can use their excellent training sessions on-line by clicking on the link below. This site covers powerpoint/word/excel/outlook/access/frontpage and others.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx
Another excellent website can be found below, it has interactive ITQ lessons, tests and quizzes, it also has skills for life sections and a large knowledge base for anyone doing ITQ units in any apprenticeship.
http://www.learningtechnologies.ac.uk/itqresources.asp?area=60
If you need help finding a job vacancy with ITQ, and you are 16 to 18, you can always contact our recruitment centre.
Apprenticeships are free for 16 to 18 year olds and 19 to 24 year olds. For those that cannot do an apprenticeship who are 19 years old and over *, you can do an NVQ plus Essential Skill in either literacy or numeracy via our Train 2 Gain scheme.
(ATTENTION EMPLOYERS OUT THERE!! Apprenticeships are not only free for most of your staff, they are also an excellent motivator for all, and show what type of employer you are, contact us for more information!!
* for Train 2 Gain, you must be employed under a contract of employment, do not hold 5 GCSE grades at A-C (CSE grade 1), or an NVQ 2 or equivalent, do not hold an academic qualification at A level or above, not already on a Government funded programme.
Scheme Co-ordinator for ITQ: Liz Shires
Team leader for ITQ: John Street
