(Last Updated:  3/11/2006)

COURSE SUMMARY:
The ITQ is designed on an individual basis and can be adapted to cover the modules best suited to the student’s job requirements.  The learning can also be tailored to start at an appropriate level thus building on existing knowledge. 

Generally, the modules are:  

  • Make selective use of IT
  • Operate a computer
  • IT Trouble-shooting for users
  • IT maintenance for users
  • IT security for users
  • Internet and Intranets
  • Email
  • Word processing software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Database software
  • Website software
  • Artwork and imaging software
  • Presentation software
  • Specialist software
  • Evaluate the impact of IT
  • General uses of IT
  • Use IT Systems
  • Use IT to exchange information
  • Use IT software
  • Purposes for using IT

    • Train to Gain is a new service from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to help businesses get the training they need to succeed. The service will offer skills advice and match business needs with FE and training providers. Both the training and advice offered by Train to Gain will be flexible, responsive and offered at a time and place to suit businesses. Some elements of the training delivered by Train to Gain will attract subsidised funding from government. For example, Skills for Life qualification, first full Level 2 qualification, Apprenticeships and some Level 3 training. Other training will need to paid for by the employer.

    Train to Gain aims to encourage all businesses and individuals to realise the benefits that learning and skills can bring. The service will enable many more adults to achieve a first full Level 2 qualification and to improve their basic literacy and numeracy skills. Train to Gain is important because without a skilled workforce businesses will not be able to compete; jobs will be lost and fewer people will be able to get the jobs they want.

    WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
    None. 

    CAN I OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION?
    An ITQ
    and Numeracy & Literacy courses:
     These courses are aimed at students that do not currently hold a qualification in Numeracy or Literacy. They are offered only as additional support should a student require them and are not mandatory for the ITQ.

    As with the ITQ these course are tailored to the student’s individual needs.  The students are assessed and only given tuition on the  areas they require.

    This study will lead to a Level 2 National Certificate in Adult Numeracy or Literacy on the successful completion of an examination.

    ENROLMENT  How do I enrol?

    VENUE: The Wordsley School