OCN NI
    Level 3
    QN: 601/8657/4
    Curriculum Active

    OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Information Technology Applications

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1008 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    29 Units
    Guided Hours
    1008 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Bespoke Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Input and combine information using bespoke software.
    • Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently., Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information.
    2

    Capturing and Editing 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

    Capturing, Editing and Presenting 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

    Computer Animation Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the types and uses of animation.
    • Know the software techniques used in animation.
    • Be able to design and implement digital animations.
    5

    Computer Networks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know types of net
    • work systems and protocols.
    • Understand the key components used in networking., Be aware of the services provided by net
    • work systems.
    • Be able to construct, configure and secure a basic net
    6

    Computerised Accounting Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Access, enter and edit accounting information., Process business transactions from source documents.
    • Develop and interpret management information reports., Set up a computerised accounting system ready for use.
    7

    Database Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • create and modify relational database tables to meet requirements., Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
    • Use database software tools to create, edit and run data queries and produce reports.
    8

    Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for designs.
    • Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs.
    9

    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.
    10

    Imaging Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for images.
    • Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images.
    11

    Improving Productivity Using IT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes.
    • Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that activities are successful., Devise solutions to improve the use of IT tools and systems for self and others.
    12

    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.
    13

    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.
    14

    IT User Security

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • use and develop appropriate procedures to monitor and minimise security risk to IT systems.
    15

    Mobile Application Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand mobile phone capabilities.
    • Understand the mobile application development environment.
    • Understand how to develop mobile applications.
    • Be able to create mobile applications.
    16

    Optimise IT System Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Keep computer hardware and software operating efficiently.
    • Manage files to maintain and improve performance.
    • Troubleshoot and respond to IT system problems quickly and effectively.
    • Plan and monitor the routine and non-routine maintenance of hardware and software.
    • Review and modify hardware and software to maintain performance.
    17

    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 presentations.
    • Prepare interactive slideshow for presentation.
    18

    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.
    19

    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 IT system to a communication service successfully to meet needs.
    • Install and configure operating system and application software for use., Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully.
    20

    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.
    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, format and publish spreadsheet information.
    22

    Use Collaborative Technologies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Stay safe and secure when working with collaborative technologies.
    • Plan and set up IT tools and devices for collaborative working.
    • Prepare collaborative technologies for use.
    • Manage tasks using collaborative technologies.
    23

    Using Digital Imaging and Printing Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand digital imaging and printing.
    • Be able to produce digital images and prints.
    • Understand safe working procedures for digital imaging and printing.
    24

    Using Email

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use email software tools and techniques to compose and send messages.
    • Manage use of email software effectively.
    25

    Using Multimedia Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan multimedia products.
    • Be able to obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes.
    • Be able to use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content.
    • Be able to play and present multimedia outcomes.
    26

    Using Social Media to Market and Promote Events, Products and Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the opportunities and threats associated with using social media.
    • Understand the application of social media.
    • Be able to use social media for marketing and promotion.
    27

    Using the Internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and set up an appropriate connection to access the internet., Set up and use browser software to navigate web pages.
    • Use browser tools to search effectively and efficiently for information from the Internet.
    • Use browser software to communicate information online.
    • Develop and apply appropriate safety and security practices and procedures when working online.
    28

    Website Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Create structures and styles and use them to produce websites.
    • Select and use website software tools and features to develop multiple page websites with multimedia and interactive features., Publish and test multiple page websites with multimedia and interactive features.
    29

    Word Processing Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents.
    • Create and modify appropriate layouts, structures and styles for word processing documents.
    • Use word processing software tools and techniques to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/8657/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2016
    Operational End
    Jun 2030