Did you know that 77% of people use IT (information technology) everyday?
ITQ is a new qualification based on today’s most widely used software packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, and more.
IT Professional
BASIC IT is designed for students who have very little or no experience using computers.
ITQ Entry Level 3 is designed for students who have more familiarity using computers.
ITQ Level 1 is designed for students who are comfortable using computers day-to-day, but want to learn how to use computers in an office environment
ITQ Level 2 is designed for students who are more advanced experience using computers, but would like to become familiar with more advanced software aspects.
IT Professional Level 2 Installation & configuration, fault finding, maintenance, basic systems support for hardware and software, being safe online, customer service and the fundamentals home computer networking.
- Candidates claiming JSA or in receipt of income support.
- Candidates are 19+
Computer Basics
- Introduction to Computers
- Common computer terminology
- Computer performance and features
- Computer operating systems
IT User Fundamentals
- Logging on and off computers
- File management
- IT equipment
- Security
Microsoft Word
- Inserting text, formatting text, Inserting images
- Tables
- Editing a document
- Columns
- Setting margins
Microsoft Excel
- Entering basic data, inserting/ deleting rows and columns
- Formulas – Totalling, IF functions, etc.
- Sorting and filtering
- Formatting
- Charts
Microsoft Powerpoint
- Formatting
- Images, Auto shapes
- Text Boxes
- Slide Management
Internet and Web
- Using the Internet
- Using e-mail
Computer Security
- Introduction to computer security and privacy
- Protecting yourself and your family from security threats
- Keeping your computer secure and updated
Productivity Programs
- Common features and commands
Understanding of Microsoft Office products