Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6093/8
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Open Awards Entry Level Award in IT User Skills (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 197 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
197 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Computer and Online Basics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic computer parts and key input devices
- Know how to set up a computer and use hardware devices
- Understand common computer terminology
- Know career opportunities for those who are IT literate
2
Developing Computer Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interact with and use ICT devices in order to meet given needs
- Know how to connect to the internet
- Use browser software to navigate web pages
- Use browser tools to search for information
- Know how to work safely and securely when working online
- Know how to compose and send an email
- Know how to respond to ICT problems
3
Selecting Information Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify valid sources of information on the Internet
- Be able to search for information on the Internet
4
Sending and Receiving Emails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to set up an email account
- Write and send an email
- Know how to open received emails, delete emails
5
The Internet and World Wide Web
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about Internet connections
- Know how to search on the World Wide Web (WWW)
- Be able to use e-mail
- Know about methods of communicating via the Internet
6
Understanding Online Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safety measures that need to be taken when using ICT
- Be able to back up work
- Understand safety measures needed when using PINs and passwords
- Understand how to use the internet safely
7
Understanding Social Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different social media platforms
8
Using Software to Edit Text and Images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use correct procedures to start ICT systems and open an application
- Create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy
- Know to how edit text and insert images into a document
- Save, print and close a document
- Use correct procedures to close ICT systems and open an application
9
Using the Internet for Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate goods to buy on the internet
- Be able to follow on-line instructions and processes for ordering goods
- Understand security measures when using internet shopping sites
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6093/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020