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Overview

This course designed to recognise students' practical skills in using information technology to carry out straightforward tasks in a range of vocational contexts.

The course is flexible and has unit-based approach, which allows students to work towards individual units.

There are four units available, with each unit focusing on a different use of ICT:

• Displaying information
• Searching for information
• Communicating information
• Producing graphs from numerical information

Using ICT Entry 3 is suitable for both pre- and post-16 learners and for those who are new to using ICT and who wish to gain accreditation for newly acquired skills.

This qualification can be used as a component for any Foundation Learning programme.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are:

• To develop students' practical skills in using common software applications for a purpose.
• To develop students' ability to operate ICT equipment correctly and safely.
• To develop students' confidence in the use of ICT.
• To encourage progression to qualifications at Level 1 of the National Qualifications.
• Framework by assisting in the development of the skills and knowledge that learners will need to undertake further study.