The Level 1 IT course will help you to improve your ability to use a range of IT applications and computer skills that are regularly used in an office-based role to produce documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You will also learn about using email and IT security.
DurationThe Level 1 IT course will help you to improve your ability to use a range of IT applications and computer skills that are regularly used in an office-based role to produce documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You will also learn about using email and IT security.
What will I study?
You can choose a minimum of 3 of the following units and must achieve a minimum of 9 credits:
Database Software
IT Security for Users
Presentation Software
Spreadsheet Software
Word Processing Software
Using Email and the Internet
Who is the course for?
People aged 16 – 18
People aged up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan
19+
What are the entry requirements?
All prospective students will undertake an initial assessment to ensure they have basic computer knowledge. Students should have gained or be working towards recognised qualifications in English and Maths at Entry 3.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed by course tutors and externally moderated by BTEC Examiner-moderators.
What could I progress to?
After you have achieved the Level 1 IT qualification, you could progress to:
Level 2 IT course
Traineeships
Apprenticeship
Employment / volunteering
What is a Study Programme?
If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 24, declare a disability and have an EHC Plan this course will form part of your study programme.
The programme also includes:
English & Maths
Citizenship & Employability
Work Experience or Placement
Enrichment
1-to-1 Personal Tutor Sessions
Greenbank College is part of Greenbank, a Liverpool-based registered charity that was established in 1983 with a vision to transform lives, and a mission to support individuals to reach their potential through inclusive education, sport and leisure activities.
Many of our students have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or are from other disadvantaged groups. We also support adults who need to gain valuable work skills to enable them to get into employment.
As the college is small, offering places to approximately 300 students every year, we are able to develop a close relationship with all our students. This means we can ensure that every individual has the best possible chance of achieving and progressing into employment, further study or volunteering.
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