TLM
    Entry Level
    QN: 601/0988/9
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    TLM Entry Level Certificate In ICT Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ) (Entry 3)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TLM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 870 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    TLM
    Syllabus Units
    55 Units
    Guided Hours
    870 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Animation Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about animation techniques
    • Develop an animation sequence
    • Create an animation sequence
    2

    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
    3

    Audio Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
    • Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences, Play and present audio sequences
    4

    Bespoke Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • organise and combine information using bespoke software
    • Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
    5

    Communicating Information Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Follow recommended safe practices, Access email application
    • Create and send an email message, Receive and read email messages, Reply to an email, Delete an email
    6

    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
    7

    Computer Games Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know computer game components and the computer games industry
    • Know how to develop a computer game specification
    • Implement a component of a computer game
    8

    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
    9

    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
    10

    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
    11

    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
    12

    Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
    • Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
    13

    Desktop publishing software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • DTPE:1 Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication, DTPE:2 Input text and other information into a publication, DTPE:3 Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication
    14

    Developing Computer Games and Puzzles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of graphic animation.
    • Use storyboards to make games specifications.Modify existing games code to make changes to a game.
    15

    Digital Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Using Digital Artistic ElementsExploring Layers and Digital Composition
    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

    Displaying Information Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Follow recommended safe practices
    • Use correct procedures to start ICT systems and open and use applications
    • Create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy, Insert and position an image, Save, print and close a document, Retrieve and edit a document to achieve required outcome, Align and format text, Shut down computer system
    18

    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
    19

    E-safety for learners

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the e-safety strategyPersonal Awareness of Vulnerable Situations
    • Understand Roles and Responsibilities
    20

    Imaging Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine images for software
    • Use imaging software tools to create images
    • Use imaging software tools to edit and manipulate images
    21

    Improving productivity using IT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet requirements
    • Use IT systems and software to complete planned tasks
    • Review the selection and use of IT systems and software for tasks
    22

    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.
    23

    Introduction to Using mobile IT devices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set up the mobile device to meet needs
    • Use applications and files on the mobile device, Transfer data to and from the mobile device
    • Maintain the performance of the mobile device
    24

    IT Communication Fundamentals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs, Access, search for
    • select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
    • Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
    25

    IT Security for Users

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
    26

    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
    27

    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
    28

    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
    29

    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
    30

    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
    31

    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
    32

    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
    33

    Producing Charts Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Follow recommended safe practices, Start up computer systems
    • Use a data handling package to create charts, Enter and select data
    • Create charts appropriate to the data set, Attach headings and other labels to charts, Save, print and close documents
    34

    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
    35

    Set Up an IT System

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Connect up a personal computer, printer and peripheral devices safely, Connect to an IT communication service, Set up software for use, Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully
    36

    Specialist Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • organise and combine information using specialist software
    • Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information
    37

    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
    38

    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
    39

    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.
    40

    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
    41

    Using Email

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
    • Manage incoming email effectively
    42

    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
    43

    Using the Internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Connect to the internet
    • Use browser software to navigate web pages
    • Use browser tools to search for information from the internet
    • Use browser software to communicate information online
    • Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
    44

    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
    45

    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
    46

    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)
    601/0988/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TLM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2013