City & Guilds
    Level 1
    QN: 500/6903/2
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma for IT Users (ITQ)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2840 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    117 Units
    Guided Hours
    2840 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    3D Animation Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to prepare objects for 3D animation
    • be able to create 3D animated sequences
    2

    3D Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to prepare 3D designs to meet requirements
    • be able to create and manipulate 3D designs
    • be able to present 3D designs
    3

    3D Drawing and Planning Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to prepare information for 3D plans
    • be able to create 3D plans
    4

    Audio and video software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • AVSE:1 Use audio and/or video hardware and software to capture sequences, AVSE:2 Use audio and /or video software tools to edit sequences, AVSE:3 Play and present audio and/or video sequences
    5

    Audio Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
    • Use audio software tools and techniques to combine and edit sequences, Play and present audio sequences
    6

    Bespoke Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • organise and combine information using bespoke software
    • Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
    7

    Computer Basics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • CBE:1 Understand basic computer parts and key input devices, CBE:2 Understanding common computer terminology, CBE:3 Understanding computer performance and features, CBE:4 Understanding computer operating systems, CBE:5 Understand career opportunities for those who are IT literate
    8

    Computer Security and Privacy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • CSPE:1 Understand the basics of computer security and privacy, CSPE:2 Understand how to protect your computer and your data, CSPE:3 Understand how to protect yourself and your family from security threats, CSPE:4 Understand how to keep your computer secure and updated, CSPE:5 Understand computer ethics
    9

    Computerised Accounting Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Access, enter and edit accounting information
    • Use tools and techniques to process business transactions
    • Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements
    10

    Data Management Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system, Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
    11

    Database Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
    • Use database software tools to extract information and produce reports
    12

    Design and imaging software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • DISE:1 Obtain and insert information for designs or images, DISE:2 Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images
    13

    Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
    • Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
    14

    Desktop Publishing Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, Input and combine text and other information within publications
    • Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
    15

    Developing Personal and Team Effectiveness Using IT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how IT can support personal development.
    • Use IT to support personal development.
    • Understand how IT can support the development of team effectiveness.
    • Work as a member of a team to achieve defined goals and implement agreed plans.
    16

    Digital Lifestyle

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • DLE:1 Understand the basics of digital technology, DLE:2 Understand the basics of digital audio, DLE:3 Understand the basics of digital video, DLE:4 Understand the basics of digital photography, DLE:5 Understand the career opportunities for those with digital technology experience
    17

    Drawing and Planning Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • organise and combine information for drawings or plans
    • Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans
    18

    Imaging Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for images
    • Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
    19

    Improving Productivity Using IT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes
    • Review and adapt the ongoing use of IT tools and systems to make sure that activities are successful
    • Develop and test solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems
    20

    Internet Safety for IT users

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet.
    • Know how to safeguard self and others when working online., Take precautions to maintain data security.
    • Follow legal constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.
    21

    IT Communication Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs, Access, search for
    • select and use Internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose
    • Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively
    22

    IT Security for Users

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • use and develop appropriate procedures to monitor and minimise security risk to IT systems and data
    23

    IT Software Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems, Enter
    • develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose, Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience, Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information
    24

    IT User Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use IT systems to meet needs
    • Organise, store and retrieve information efficiently
    • Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices
    • Carry out routine maintenance of IT systems and respond to routine IT system problems
    25

    Multimedia Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet needs, Obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes
    • Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet requirements, Play and present multimedia outcomes
    26

    Online Basics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use an online IT system to meet needs, Search for and use internet-based information
    • Use e-mail to communicate and exchange information
    27

    Optimise IT System Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain hardware and software in working order
    • Manage files to maintain system performance
    • Respond to common IT system problems and errors
    • Customise the working environment to meet needs
    28

    Personal information management software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • PIME:1 Use a calendar to schedule appointments, PIME:2 Use a task list to prioritise activities, PIME:3 Use an address book to store
    • organise and retrieve contact information
    29

    Presentation software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • PSE:1 Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides, PSE:2 Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides, PSE:3 Prepare slides for presentation
    30

    Productivity Programmes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • PPE:1 Understand the basics of productivity programmes, PPE:2 Understanding common features and commands, PPE:3 understand the basics of word processors, PPE:4 Understand the basics of spreadsheet programmes, PPE:5 Understand the basics of presentation programmes, PPE:6 Understand the basics of database programmes
    31

    Project Management Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Create and define a project, Enter and edit information about project tasks and resources, Update information about project progress
    • Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status
    32

    Set Up an IT System

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and connect up a personal computer safely with associated hardware and storage media to meet needs
    • Select and connect an IT system to a communication service to meet needs
    • Install and configure software for use, Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully
    33

    Specialist Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Input and combine information using specialist software
    • Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently, Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
    34

    Specialist/bespoke software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • BSUE:1 Input and organise information using specialist or bespoke applications, BSUE:2 Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
    35

    Spreadsheet Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
    • Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information
    • Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
    36

    The Internet and World Wide Web

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • IWWE:1 Understand the basics of the Internet, IWWE:2 Understand the basics of the World Wide Web, IWWE:3 Understand the basics of using e-mail, IWWE:4 Understand other methods of communicating on the Internet
    37

    Understanding the Potential of IT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how IT is transforming business and industry.
    • Understand the impact of the Internet and mobile communications on society and the individual.
    • Understand how IT is used in an organisation.
    • Understand the effect of introducing new IT tools and systems in an organisation.
    • Understand the methods used to enhance IT security in an organisation.
    38

    Using a computer keyboard

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use a keyboard to enter and edit alphanumeric information accurately.
    • Use a keyboard to access and navigate software applications.
    39

    Using Collaborative Technologies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Stay safe and secure when using collaborative technology, Set up and access IT tools and devices for collaborative working
    • Prepare collaborative technologies for use
    • Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies
    40

    Using email

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • EMLE:1 Use e-mail software tools to send and compose messages, EMLE:2 Manage incoming email, EMLE:3 Respond to common problems when using e-mail
    41

    Using mobile IT devices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • UMTE:1 Set up mobile a device to meet needs, UMTE:2 Input and store data on a mobile device, UMTE:3 Transfer data between mobile devices, UMTE:4 Maintain the performance of a mobile device
    42

    Using the Internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Connect to the Internet
    • Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively
    • Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet
    • Use browser software to communicate information online
    • Understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
    43

    Video Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
    • Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences, Play and present video sequences
    44

    Website Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan and create web pages
    • Use website software tools to structure and format web pages, Publish web pages to the Internet or an intranet
    45

    Word processing software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • WPE:1 Input text and edit word processing documents, WPE:2 Structure information within word processing documents, WPE:3 Use word processing software tools to format and present documents

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    500/6903/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2009

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