Highfield
Level 2
QN: 603/6370/8
Curriculum Active
Highfield Level 2 Award in IT User Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Highfield. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1075 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Highfield
Syllabus Units
41 Units
Guided Hours
1075 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Bespoke Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- organise and combine information using bespoke software
- Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
IT Security for Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- use and develop appropriate procedures to monitor and minimise security risk to IT systems and data
7
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
8
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
- Manage incoming email effectively
13
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
14
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
15
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, Structure information within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6370/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Highfield
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020