OCN NI
    Level 2
    QN: 601/8425/5
    Curriculum Active

    OCN NI Level 2 Award in Information Technology Applications

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 708 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    26 Units
    Guided Hours
    708 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:
    • Be able to input and combine information using bespoke applications.
    • Be able to use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information.
    • Be able to use the functions of the software to process and present information.
    2

    Capture and Edit Audio Sequences

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use audio hardware and software to capture sequences.
    • Be able to use audio software tools.
    • Be able to play and present audio sequences.
    3

    Capture, Edit and Present Video Sequences

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences.
    • Be able to use video software tools and techniques to combine and edit sequences.
    • Be able to play and present video sequences.
    4

    Computerised Accounting Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Access, enter and edit accounting information.
    • Select and use tools and techniques to process business transactions.
    • Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements.
    5

    Database Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Create and modify non-relational database tables., Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
    • Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports.
    6

    Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for designs.
    • Be able to use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs.
    7

    Desktop Publishing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications.
    • Be able to input and combine text and other information within publications.
    • Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications.
    8

    Email Software Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use email software tools and techniques to compose and send emails.
    • Be able to manage incoming emails.
    9

    Enhance IT System Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to operate hardware and software efficiently.
    • Know how to manage files and disks to enhance performance.
    • Be able to troubleshoot and respond to common IT system problems and errors.
    • Customise the working environment to enhance performance.
    • Be able to maintain software to meet performance needs.
    10

    Establishing an IT System

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up a personal computer to own requirements.
    • Be able to select and connect an IT system to a communication service to own requirements.
    • Be able to install and configure software for use.
    • Know how to check that the IT system and communication service are functioning.
    11

    Imaging Software Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images.
    • Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images.
    12

    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.
    13

    IT Communication Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs.
    • Be able to access, search
    • select and use Internet-based information.
    • Be able to select and use IT to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively.
    14

    IT Software Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems., Enter
    • develop, combine and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose., Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
    • Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.
    15

    IT User Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use IT systems to meet a variety of needs.
    • Manage information storage and retrieval appropriately.
    • Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices.
    • Maintain system and troubleshoot IT system problems.
    16

    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.
    17

    Presentation Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
    • Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.
    • Be able to prepare slides for presentation.
    18

    Project Management Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create and define a project.
    • Be able to enter and edit information about project tasks and resources.
    • Be able to update information about project progress.
    • Be able to display and report on project status.
    19

    Social Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the opportunities and threats associated with using social media.
    • Understand the application of social media.
    20

    Specialist Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to input and combine information using specialist applications.
    • Be able to use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information.
    • Be able to use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information.
    21

    Spreadsheet Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise data.
    • Be able to select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools.
    • Be able to select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information.
    22

    Use Digital Imaging and Printing Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand digital imaging and printing.
    • Be able to produce digital images and prints.
    • Understand photographic practice and health and safety procedures.
    23

    Using Mobile IT Devices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up and customise a mobile device to meet requirements.
    • Be able to select and use applications and files on a mobile device.
    • Be able to use tools and techniques to transfer data to and from mobile devices.
    • Be able to optimise the performance of mobile devices.
    24

    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.
    25

    Websites Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create structures and styles for websites.
    • Be able to use software tools to prepare content for websites.
    • Be able to publish websites.
    26

    Word Processing Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to enter and combine text and other forms of information.
    • Be able to create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents.
    • Be able to format and present documents.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/8425/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2016
    Operational End
    Sept 2028