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Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills

Course Overview

This course aims to develop knowledge, understanding and competence in a range of different IT areas. This course is ideal for those who work with IT within their current job role and for those who are familiar with using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

To complete this course access to a computer is essential and a basic level of IT knowledge recommended. It would also be of benefit to have some level of confidence in producing your own documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (as you will need to do this as part of your assessment).

Where this course is suitable for learners aged 14 and over, this course is not for beginners, or for those who don’t already have consistent access to a computer. This course will encourage thinking about how IT can be used in different ways with an introduction to specific tools that will aid utilising IT in everyday life. Consider the best software and tools for specific tasks with the view of improving productivity and efficiency.

Learn about the importance of IT security; from unwanted emails and spam, to computer viruses and firewalls. Through the course, presentation and spreadsheet software will be introduced and an assessment carried out on the understanding and use of these.

Please note: Competency elements will be assessed by viewing datafiles or screenshots of completed work. Access to a computer is required and the Microsoft Office suite to complete the course.

Key Information

Course Length
10 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Full Cost Price
£389.00

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Unit 1: Using IT to increase productivity

Section 1: Be able to plan and select which IT tools and systems are best suited to completion of an identified task

Section 2: Be able to identify any restrictions or constraints that may affect how a task can be completed using IT tools and systems

Section 3: Be able to use IT tools and systems to complete an identified task

Section 4: Be able to review approach to using IT tools and systems

Section 5: Be able to adapt their approach as a result of their experiences using IT tools and systems to complete a task

Unit 2: IT software fundamentals

Section 1: Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems

Section 2: Enter, develop, combine and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose

Section 3: Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience

Section 4: Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information

Unit 3: IT security for users

Section 1: Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data

Unit 4: Presentation software

Section 1: Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides

Section 2: Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slide sequences

Section 3: Prepare slideshow for presentation

Unit 5: Spreadsheet software

Section 1: Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data

Section 2: Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements

Section 3: Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information