BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory BTEC IT Users (ITQ) Entry Level 3
Our BTEC Entry Level 3 qualifications for IT Users develop the skills and knowledge that learners need for a career in IT.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s businesses, these hands-on, applied qualifications give learners a chance to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification and progress to employment or further education in the IT sector.
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Specification
- Qualification type:
- Competence-based qualification
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Entry Level 3 Award for IT Users (ITQ)
- Level:
- Entry Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 45-55
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6570/1
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Fri Aug 31 08:25:00 UTC 2018 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification type:
- Competence-based qualification
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Entry Level 3 Certificate for IT Users (ITQ)
- Level:
- Entry Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 95-110
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6571/3
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Mon Dec 31 09:39:00 UTC 2018 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
Funding for 19+ learners
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Why choose this specification?
BTEC IT Users (ITQ) can be delivered as a stand-alone qualification or alongside other qualifications, as part of a broad and balanced curriculum.
The benefits of offering this qualification include:
- Employability skills: The up-to-date content is interesting to teach, and gives your learners important employability skills.
- Excellent progression: With availability from Entry 3 to Level 3, there are clear progression pathways for learners, whatever their starting point.
- Flexibility and choice: With 3 sizes of qualification, over 90 units, open registration and customisation to suit learners’ needs and interests, there is ultimate flexibility.
- Clear assessment: There are no tests or formal examinations. The units are highly practical and emphasise 'doing’ rather than ‘writing about’. Candidate Assessment Records and checklists to keep track of the assessment criteria that have been covered are available in the course materials.
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