Structure
The ITQ is a ‘points’ based qualification. You can select from various modules, each of which is assigned a points value.
One of units, Make Selective Use of IT is compulsory, the others can be chosen to suit your own job role.
The units you can select from include:
- Make selective use of IT
- Operate a computer
- IT trouble-shooting for users
- IT maintenance for users
- IT security for users
- Internets and intranets
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Database software
- Website software
- Artwork and imaging software
- Presentation software
- Specialist or bespoke software
- Evaluate the impact of IT
- Use IT systems
- Use IT to exchange information
- Sector specific unit
Your assessor and work supervisor will help you to select a choice of units which meets the required number of points for your level.
Assessment
Assessment is evidence based. You will develop a portfolio of material which demonstrates your skills in the various modules. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Assessor observation of your performing tasks
- Witness statements from colleague and supervisors
- Work evidence – real materials you have produced in your job
- Written questions or reports
- Recorded discussions or questions with your assessor
- Accredited prior learning – e.g cross referencing your ECDL or other qualification against the equivalent NVQ unit
Typically you will be gathering evidence for more than one unit at once.
