How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer The Learning Machine has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and The Learning Machine awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from The Learning Machine.
01What it is
The Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) is a vocationally-related qualification. It allows learners to develop basic IT skills in open systems and enterprise environments. The qualification includes presentation software, spreadsheet software, and using collaborative technologies.
These are the units The Learning Machine registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with The Learning Machine. It does the teaching and the mapping. The Learning Machine sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Additive Manufacture Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to interpret design briefs to create 3D object designs and prepare them for additive manufacture. You'll consider constraints and optimise designs for manufacturing processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a brief to design 3D objects, ensuring the design meets the specified requirements and constraints
- Enable 3D manufacture from a 3D design, preparing the design for printing or other manufacturing processes
Additive Manufacture Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to interpret design briefs, generate 3D design ideas, and create 3D models using design software. You'll prepare designs for additive manufacture, select suitable materials and settings, and monitor the 3D printing process.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a brief to design 3D objects that meet the specified requirements.
- Enable 3D manufacture from a 3D design using appropriate software and processes.
Animation Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll explore various animation techniques and principles, including stop motion, 2D, and 3D animation. The unit covers planning and creating animation sequences using appropriate software and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different animation techniques and their applications
- Develop a plan for an animation sequence, outlining key stages and elements
- Create an animation sequence using appropriate software and techniques
Animation Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand various animation techniques and develop skills to create animation sequences. The unit covers keyframe animation, stop motion, tweening, onion skinning, and storyboarding, and includes reviewing and evaluating their own animation productions.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe animation techniques
- Explain animation techniques
- Develop an animation sequence
- Create an animation sequence
- Review own animation production
Audio Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to capture, combine, and edit audio sequences with appropriate hardware and software. The unit includes audio quality evaluation, noise removal, and presentation techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio hardware and software to capture audio sequences, ensuring quality and clarity
- Use audio software tools and techniques to combine multiple audio sequences into a single track
- Use audio software tools and techniques to edit audio sequences, adjusting levels, applying effects, and removing unwanted noise
- Play and present audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software, ensuring optimal sound quality and delivery
Audio Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll use audio hardware and software to capture, edit, and present audio sequences. The unit covers connecting and configuring audio equipment, using software tools for editing, and playing audio content to produce professional-quality audio presentations.
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio hardware to capture audio sequences effectively
- Use audio software to capture audio sequences effectively
- Use audio software tools to edit audio sequences to a professional standard
- Use audio software techniques to edit audio sequences to a professional standard
- Play audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software
- Present audio sequences to a specified audience in a suitable format
Audio Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit focuses on capturing, combining, editing, and presenting audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software. You'll configure equipment and manipulate audio files effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio hardware to capture sequences
- Use audio software to capture sequences
- Use audio software tools to combine sequences
- Use audio software tools to edit sequences
- Play audio sequences
- Present audio sequences
Audio and video software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to capture audio and video sequences using hardware and software, edit these sequences to enhance quality, and present them in suitable formats.
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio and/or video hardware and software to capture sequences effectively
- Use audio and/or video software tools to edit sequences to a professional standard
- Play and present audio and/or video sequences in a suitable format
Communicating Information Using ICT Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop the ability to communicate using ICT, focusing on email applications. The unit covers safe practices, composing, sending, receiving, replying to, and managing email messages appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT for communication
- Access an email application effectively
- Create and send an email message with appropriate content and formatting
- Receive and read email messages, understanding their content
- Reply to an email message appropriately
- Delete an email message when it is no longer required
Computer Basics Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain foundational knowledge of basic computer components, input devices, and common terminology. The unit covers the functions of hardware such as the CPU, RAM, and storage devices, and explains how input devices operate, supporting understanding of computer performance and operating systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of basic computer parts, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), and storage devices.
- Understand the purpose and operation of key input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen.
- Understand common computer terminology related to hardware, software, and networking.
- Understand how computer performance is affected by factors such as processor speed, memory capacity, and storage type.
- Understand the features of different computer operating systems, including their user interfaces and functionalities.
- Understand the range of career opportunities available for individuals who are IT literate, including roles in technical support, data entry, and office administration.
Computer Games Development Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain an understanding of computer game components and the industry roles involved. The unit covers developing game specifications and practical implementation of game components.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the components of computer games
- Know about the computer games industry
- Develop a computer game specification
- Implement a component of a computer game
Computerised Accounting Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with skills to access and navigate computerised accounting software, accurately enter and edit accounting information, process business transactions, and produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Access computerised accounting software, navigating menus and features effectively
- Enter and edit accounting information accurately, maintaining data integrity
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to process business transactions, following established procedures
- Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet specified requirements, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Computerised Accounting Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to securely access and navigate computerised accounting software, enter and process financial data accurately, and produce accounting documents and summary reports.
What you'll be able to do
- Access computerised accounting software securely and efficiently
- Enter accounting information accurately and completely into the software
- Edit accounting information to correct errors or update records
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques within the software to process various business transactions, such as sales, purchases, and payments
- Produce accounting documents, such as invoices, receipts, and statements, to meet business needs
- Produce summary reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, to provide insights into financial performance
Computerised Accounting Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to access and navigate computerised accounting software, enter and edit accounting information, and process business transactions. The unit also covers generating and interpreting management information reports and setting up accounting systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Access a computerised accounting system
- Enter accounting information accurately
- Edit accounting information accurately
- Process business transactions from source documents using computerised accounting software
- Develop management information reports using computerised accounting software
- Interpret management information reports generated by computerised accounting software
- Set up a computerised accounting system ready for use, including configuring basic settings
Data Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to enter, edit, maintain, retrieve, and display data records within a data management system. The unit emphasises ensuring data integrity and meeting specified information requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data records into a data management system
- Edit data records within a data management system
- Maintain data records in a data management system
- Retrieve data records to meet specified requirements
- Display data records to meet specified requirements
Data Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop the ability to enter, edit, and maintain data records accurately within a data management system. The unit also covers retrieving and displaying data records to meet specific requirements while ensuring data integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data records accurately into a data management system, following established protocols
- Edit existing data records within a data management system, maintaining data integrity and consistency
- Maintain data records in a data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness over time
- Retrieve and display data records from a data management system to meet specific requirements, using appropriate search and filtering techniques
Data Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to enter, edit, and maintain data records accurately within data management software. You'll also develop the ability to retrieve and display data effectively to meet specific requirements, ensuring data integrity throughout.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data records into a data management system accurately
- Edit data records within a data management system accurately
- Maintain data records within a data management system to ensure data integrity
- Retrieve data records from a data management system based on specific criteria
- Display data records from a data management system in a clear and understandable format to meet requirements
Data management software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners with the ability to manage data within a data management system, including accurate data entry, editing, and maintenance. You'll also learn to retrieve and display data records using suitable search and filtering methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter, edit and maintain data records accurately and efficiently in a data management system.
- Retrieve and display data records effectively to meet specific requirements, using appropriate search and filtering techniques.
Database Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit focuses on accurately entering, editing, and organising structured information within a database. You'll use database software tools to extract information and produce reports that meet specified criteria.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter structured information accurately into a database
- Edit structured information within a database, ensuring data integrity
- Organise structured information effectively within a database
- Use database software tools to extract specific information based on defined criteria
- Produce reports from a database, presenting information clearly and concisely
Database Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' skills in creating and modifying non-relational database tables, entering and organising structured data, and using database tools to run queries and produce reports.
What you'll be able to do
- Create and modify non-relational database tables, defining fields and data types
- Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database, ensuring data integrity
- Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports, extracting relevant information
Database software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to enter, edit, and organise structured information within a database accurately. You'll also develop skills to use database software tools to generate, modify, and produce reports displaying specific information.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
- Use database software tools to produce reports.
Design Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to obtain, insert, and combine information for designs using design software. The unit covers creating, manipulating, and editing designs according to specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain, insert and combine information from various sources for designs, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs according to specified requirements.
Design Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to obtain, insert, and combine information for design projects using design software. The unit covers creating, manipulating, and editing designs by integrating relevant data and visual elements effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for designs
- Insert information into design software
- Combine information for designs
- Use design software tools to create designs
- Use design software tools to manipulate designs
- Use design software tools to edit designs
Design and imaging software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with skills to obtain and insert information into designs or images and to use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit them. You'll resize, crop, adjust colours, and add text or shapes to images using appropriate software.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and insert information for designs or images using appropriate methods
- Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images effectively
Desktop Publishing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll use desktop publishing software to select appropriate designs and layouts, input and combine text and images, and apply editing and formatting techniques to produce effective publications.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, considering the target audience and purpose
- Input and combine text and other information within publications, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, enhancing their visual appeal and readability
Desktop Publishing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to select appropriate designs and page layouts for publications using desktop publishing software. The unit covers inputting and combining text and other information, as well as editing and formatting publications effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs for publications
- Select appropriate page layouts for publications
- Use appropriate designs for publications
- Use appropriate page layouts for publications
- Input text within publications
- Combine text and other information within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications
Desktop Publishing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to select and apply appropriate designs and page layouts within desktop publishing software. You'll input and combine text and other information, and use software techniques to edit and format publications to meet the needs of the target audience and purpose.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs for publications
- Use appropriate designs for publications
- Select appropriate page layouts for publications
- Use appropriate page layouts for publications
- Input text within publications
- Combine text and other information within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications
Desktop publishing software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to use desktop publishing software to create publications with suitable designs and page layouts. You'll input text and other information accurately, and apply editing and formatting techniques to produce professional publications tailored to the target audience and purpose.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication, considering factors such as target audience and purpose.
- Input text and other information accurately into a publication using desktop publishing software.
- Use desktop publishing software techniques effectively to edit and format a publication, ensuring a professional finish.
Developing Computer Games and Puzzles Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with knowledge of graphic animation principles and decision-making in game programming. You'll use storyboards for game specifications and modify existing game code to implement changes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of graphic animation
- Understand decision making in a games program
- Use story boards to make games specifications
- Modify existing games code to make changes to a game
Developing Computer Games and Puzzles Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand principles of graphic animation and decision-making in games programming. The unit includes using storyboards for game specifications and modifying existing game code to implement changes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of graphic animation
- Understand decision making in a games program
- Use story boards to make games specifications
- Modify existing games code to make changes to a game
Developing skills for remote working Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills for effective remote working. You'll understand organisational policies, data security, teamwork, workload organisation, and performance review in a remote working context.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to work remotely, adhering to organisational policies and procedures
- Work effectively as part of a remote office team, contributing to shared goals
- Organise your own work effectively when working remotely, managing time and prioritising tasks
- Review your own performance as a remote worker, identifying areas for improvement and seeking feedback
Digital Art Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll explore digital artistic elements and the use of layers in digital art software. The unit develops skills to create digital compositions and understand how different effects are achieved through digital techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Use digital artistic elements in digital art
- Explore layers in digital art
- Create digital compositions in digital art
Digital Art Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit introduces learners to digital artistic elements and layering techniques in digital art creation. You'll learn to use digital tools effectively, apply layering methods, and enhance visual composition in their artwork.
What you'll be able to do
- Use digital artistic elements to create artwork
- Explore layers and digital composition techniques in digital art creation
Displaying Information Using ICT Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll follow safe practices when using ICT systems and applications to create, edit, and format documents. The unit includes procedures for starting systems, inserting and positioning images, saving, printing, retrieving, editing documents, and correctly shutting down ICT equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT systems.
- Use correct procedures to start ICT systems and open and use applications.
- Create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy.
- Insert and position an image within a document.
- Save, print and close a document.
- Retrieve and edit a document to achieve the required outcome.
- Align and format text within a document.
- Shut down a computer system correctly.
Drawing and Planning Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain skills to input, organise, and combine information for drawings or plans using drawing and planning software. The unit also covers editing, manipulating, formatting, and presenting drawings or plans with accuracy and consistency.
What you'll be able to do
- Input, organise and combine information for drawings or plans using drawing and planning software, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans, enhancing their clarity and visual appeal.
Drawing and Planning Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to input, organise, and combine information to create drawings or plans using drawing and planning software. You'll use various tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format, and present their work accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Input information for drawings or plans
- Organise information for drawings or plans
- Combine information for drawings or plans
- Use tools and techniques to edit drawings or plans
- Use tools and techniques to manipulate drawings or plans
- Use tools and techniques to format drawings or plans
- Use tools and techniques to present drawings or plans
Drawing and Planning Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to input, organise, and combine information using drawing and planning software. The unit covers editing, manipulating, formatting, and presenting drawings or plans using appropriate tools and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Input information accurately into drawing or planning software
- Organise information effectively within drawing or planning software
- Combine different types of information to create drawings or plans
- Use appropriate tools to edit drawings or plans
- Manipulate elements within drawings or plans to achieve desired outcomes
- Format drawings or plans to meet specific requirements
- Present drawings or plans in a clear and professional manner
E-safety for learners Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with knowledge of e-safety strategies and their implementation within organisations. You'll develop personal awareness of vulnerable situations online and understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining e-safety and reporting concerns.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the e-safety strategy
- Describe the e-safety strategy
- Demonstrate personal awareness of vulnerable situations
- Explain roles and responsibilities in relation to e-safety
- Describe roles and responsibilities in relation to e-safety
E-safety for learners Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with knowledge of e-safety principles, personal awareness of online vulnerabilities, and understanding of roles and responsibilities in maintaining online safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of e-safety strategy
- Demonstrate personal awareness of vulnerable situations online
- Understand individual roles and responsibilities in maintaining e-safety
Effectiveness communication using remote systems Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the use of remote communication tools, effective remote working practices, and adherence to safety and security protocols. You'll learn to manage communication and productivity whilst operating remotely.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the range of remote communication tools available and their functionalities
- Work effectively whilst operating remotely, maintaining productivity and communication
- Use remote communication tools to communicate effectively with others
- Follow and understand safety and security practices when using remote communication systems
IT Communication Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to select and use various information sources, including Internet-based resources, to meet specific needs. You'll learn to evaluate information fitness for purpose and communicate safely and responsibly using IT.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and use a variety of sources of information to meet specific needs
- Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose, considering reliability and validity
- Select and use IT tools to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively, adhering to relevant guidelines
IT Communication Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' skills in using various information sources, including online databases and the internet, to meet specific needs. You'll assess information fitness for purpose and use IT tools to communicate and exchange information.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a variety of sources of information to meet specific needs, including online databases, libraries, and expert opinions
- Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information effectively and efficiently
- Assess the fitness for purpose of Internet-based information, evaluating its reliability, accuracy, and relevance
- Select and use IT tools to communicate and exchange information with others, such as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing
IT Security for Users Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll select, use, and develop procedures to monitor and minimise security risks to IT systems and data. The unit includes identifying potential risks, choosing appropriate monitoring methods, and demonstrating their application to ensure effective IT security management.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate procedures to monitor security risks to IT systems and data
- Use appropriate procedures to monitor security risks to IT systems and data effectively
- Develop appropriate procedures to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
- Use appropriate procedures to minimise security risks to IT systems and data effectively
IT Security for Users Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the identification of common security risks to IT systems and data. You'll learn to describe and apply appropriate methods to minimise these risks, ensuring the protection of both IT systems and information.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems.
- Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to data.
IT Security for Users Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the identification of potential security risks to IT systems and data. You'll select and apply appropriate methods to minimise these risks, understand common IT security vulnerabilities, and explain the importance of data security and privacy.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and use appropriate methods to minimise security risk to IT systems and data, protecting against threats and vulnerabilities
IT Software Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the selection and use of software applications to meet specific needs and solve problems. You'll learn to enter, develop, and format different types of information, and present it appropriately for the intended audience using IT tools and facilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate software applications to meet specific needs
- Use selected software applications to solve defined problems effectively
- Enter different types of information accurately into software applications
- Develop information within software applications to enhance its clarity and meaning
- Format information appropriately to suit its intended purpose
- Present information in a way that is fit for the intended purpose
- Tailor the presentation of information to suit the target audience
- Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to enhance the presentation of information
IT Software Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to select and use appropriate software applications to address specific needs and problems. You'll enter, develop, combine, and format information accurately, present it suitably for the audience, and evaluate the effectiveness of IT tools and facilities used.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate software applications to meet specific needs and solve identified problems
- Use selected software applications effectively to achieve desired outcomes
- Enter different types of information into software applications accurately
- Develop information within software applications to enhance its content and structure
- Combine different types of information within software applications to create integrated outputs
- Format information within software applications to suit its meaning and purpose, ensuring clarity and consistency
- Present information in ways that are fit for purpose, considering the intended audience and context
- Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information effectively, identifying areas for improvement
IT User Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with fundamental skills to use IT systems effectively and safely. You'll organise, store, and retrieve information securely, perform routine maintenance, and respond appropriately to common IT system problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use IT systems effectively to meet specific needs
- Organise information logically within IT systems
- Store information securely within IT systems
- Retrieve information efficiently from IT systems
- Follow established safety practices when using IT systems
- Understand the importance of security measures for IT systems
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks on IT systems
- Respond appropriately to routine IT system problems
IT User Fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop foundational IT skills including document creation, email use, internet browsing, and file management. The unit also covers safety, security practices, and basic troubleshooting of IT systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use IT systems to meet a variety of needs, demonstrating competence in different applications
- Manage information storage and retrieval appropriately, ensuring data is organised and accessible
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices, protecting data and systems from threats
- Maintain system and troubleshoot IT system problems, resolving common issues effectively
IT User fundamentals Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop fundamental IT user skills, including interacting with IT systems to meet needs, organising and retrieving information, and understanding safety and security practices. The unit also covers maintaining systems and responding to common IT problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Interact with IT systems to meet specific needs effectively
- Use IT systems to organise, store, and retrieve information appropriately
- Understand and apply safety and security practices when using IT systems
- Maintain IT systems and respond effectively to common IT system problems
Imaging Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain skills to obtain, insert, and combine images using imaging software, adhering to copyright regulations. The unit covers creating, manipulating, and editing images to meet specific requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for images from appropriate sources
- Insert information for images into relevant documents or applications
- Combine information from different sources to create composite images
- Use imaging software tools to create images
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate images
- Use imaging software tools to edit images
Imaging Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to obtain, insert, and combine images from various sources while adhering to copyright regulations. You'll use imaging software tools to create, manipulate, and edit images to produce composite visual content.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for images from appropriate sources.
- Insert information into images effectively.
- Combine information from different sources to create composite images.
- Use imaging software tools to create images.
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate images.
- Use imaging software tools to edit images.
Imaging Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll obtain, insert, and combine information to create images using imaging software. The unit covers the use of software tools to manipulate and edit images, enabling learners to produce composite visuals that are accurate and relevant to their purpose.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information from various sources for inclusion in images
- Insert information into images using appropriate techniques and software tools
- Combine different types of information within images to create composite visuals
- Use imaging software tools to create images from scratch, applying design principles and techniques
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate existing images, adjusting colours, brightness, and contrast
- Use imaging software tools to edit images, removing imperfections and enhancing visual appeal
Improving Productivity Using IT Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners to plan and use appropriate IT systems and software to meet task requirements. You'll complete tasks efficiently within set timeframes and review the effectiveness of their IT tool selection to enhance productivity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet specified requirements
- Use IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks effectively
- Review the selection and use of IT tools to ensure work activities are successful and productive
Internet Safety for IT users Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand the risks associated with internet use and methods to safeguard themselves and others online. The unit covers maintaining data security and adhering to legal constraints, guidelines, and procedures relevant to online activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet.
- Safeguard self and others when working online.
- Take precautions to maintain data security when using the internet.
- Follow legal constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.
Introduction to Using mobile IT devices Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll be introduced to mobile IT devices, learning to set up devices to meet personal needs, use applications and files, transfer data, and perform basic maintenance tasks to maintain device performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up the mobile device to meet individual needs and preferences
- Use applications and files effectively on the mobile device
- Transfer data to and from the mobile device using appropriate methods
- Maintain the performance of the mobile device through basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
Level 1 CAD Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll be introduced to the history, principles, and practical application of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). The unit covers the evolution of CAD technology, key design principles, and the creation and manipulation of basic geometric shapes using CAD software.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the history and background to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and its evolution.
- Explain the key principles of CAD, including its use in creating and modifying designs.
- Apply CAD software to create and manipulate basic designs in a practical context.
Level 1 Financial Modelling Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit introduces learners to financial modelling, covering its purpose, planning, and development. You'll understand different types of financial models, plan their creation, and develop basic models using appropriate software and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of financial modelling and plan its application to a given scenario.
- Plan and develop a financial model using appropriate software and techniques.
- Appreciate the impact and importance of financial modelling in decision-making processes.
Multimedia Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll plan, create, and present multimedia products by defining purpose and audience, obtaining and combining content, and using multimedia software tools to edit and format materials. They will also develop skills to ensure effective navigation and presentation of multimedia outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Obtain content to build multimedia outcomes
- Input content to build multimedia outcomes
- Combine content to build multimedia outcomes
- Use multimedia software tools to edit multimedia content to meet requirements
- Use multimedia software tools to format multimedia content to meet requirements
- Play multimedia outcomes
- Present multimedia outcomes
Multimedia Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll plan, obtain, input, combine, and edit multimedia content to build products that meet identified needs. The unit covers structuring content, designing user interfaces, and presenting multimedia outcomes effectively using appropriate software tools and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Obtain content for use in multimedia products
- Input content into multimedia software
- Combine different types of content to build multimedia outcomes
- Use appropriate tools to build multimedia content
- Use appropriate techniques to build multimedia content
- Use appropriate tools to edit multimedia content
- Use appropriate techniques to edit multimedia content
- Play multimedia outcomes
- Present multimedia outcomes effectively
Multimedia Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to plan, create, and edit multimedia products using appropriate software. You'll plan content and organisation, obtain and combine media types, and use editing tools to produce multimedia outcomes that meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Obtain content for multimedia products from appropriate sources
- Input content into multimedia software
- Combine different types of content to build multimedia outcomes
- Use multimedia software tools to edit multimedia content to meet requirements
- Use multimedia software tools to format multimedia content to meet requirements
- Play multimedia outcomes to check functionality
- Present multimedia outcomes to a specified audience
Optimise IT System Performance Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to maintain IT system performance through hardware and software maintenance. You'll manage files, respond to common system problems, and customise the working environment to meet individual needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain hardware in working order
- Maintain software in working order
- Manage files to maintain system performance
- Respond to common IT system problems
- Respond to common IT system errors
- Customise the working environment to meet needs
Optimise IT System Performance Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain skills to maintain efficient IT system performance by performing hardware maintenance, managing files and disks, troubleshooting common problems, customising the working environment, and maintaining software to meet performance needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Keep computer hardware operating efficiently, performing routine maintenance tasks
- Keep computer software operating efficiently, applying updates and patches as required
- Manage files and disks to optimise performance, organising data effectively and removing unnecessary files
- Troubleshoot common IT system problems and errors, identifying causes and implementing solutions
- Respond to common IT system problems and errors, following established procedures and escalating issues when necessary
- Customise the working environment to optimise performance, adjusting settings and preferences to suit individual needs
- Maintain software to meet performance needs, ensuring compatibility and addressing any issues that arise
Optimise IT System Performance Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers maintaining computer hardware and software to optimise system performance. You'll manage files, troubleshoot problems, and plan routine and non-routine maintenance to ensure efficient IT system operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Keep computer hardware and software operating efficiently by following established procedures.
- Manage files effectively to maintain and improve IT system performance.
- Troubleshoot and respond to IT system problems quickly and effectively, escalating where necessary.
- Plan and monitor the routine and non-routine maintenance of hardware and software to ensure optimal performance.
- Review and modify hardware and software configurations to maintain performance and address identified issues.
Personal Information Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll use personal information management software to schedule appointments, manage tasks, and organise contact information efficiently using calendars, task lists, and address books.
What you'll be able to do
- Use calendars to schedule appointments and meetings, managing time effectively
- Use a task list to prioritise activities, ensuring important tasks are completed on time
- Use an address book to store, organise and retrieve contact information efficiently
Personal Information Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop the ability to use personal information management software effectively, including scheduling appointments with calendars, prioritising tasks using task lists, and organising contact information within address books.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a calendar to schedule appointments effectively.
- Use a task list to prioritise activities efficiently.
- Use an address book to store contact information.
- Use an address book to organise contact information.
- Use an address book to retrieve contact information.
Personal information management software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop competence in using personal information management software to schedule appointments, prioritise tasks, and manage contact information through calendar, task list, and address book functions.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a calendar function to schedule appointments efficiently
- Use a task list to prioritise activities effectively
- Use an address book to store, organise and retrieve contact information accurately
Presentation Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to input and combine text, images, and charts within presentation slides. The unit covers structuring, editing, and formatting slides to prepare presentations that meet specified needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Input text and other information into presentation slides
- Combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure slides
- Use presentation software tools to edit slides
- Use presentation software tools to format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet specified needs
Presentation Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to create presentations using software tools to input and combine text and visual elements. You'll structure, edit, format slide sequences, and prepare slideshows for effective delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information effectively within presentation slides.
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slide sequences in a logical and visually appealing manner.
- Prepare slideshow for presentation, ensuring it is ready for delivery and meets the intended purpose.
Presentation Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides. The unit covers structuring, editing, and formatting presentations using software tools, enabling preparation of interactive slideshows for effective delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Input text and other information into presentation slides
- Combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure presentations
- Use presentation software tools to edit presentations
- Use presentation software tools to format presentations
- Prepare an interactive slideshow for presentation
Presentation software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to input and combine text, images, charts, and videos within presentation slides using software tools. The unit covers structuring, editing, and formatting slides, as well as preparing presentations optimised for the intended audience and context.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information, such as images, charts, and videos, within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure slides logically and effectively
- Use presentation software tools to edit and format slides, ensuring consistency and visual appeal
- Prepare slides for presentation, optimising them for the intended audience and delivery method
Project Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners to use project management software to plan and manage projects. You'll define project scope and objectives, enter and update task and resource information, and use tools to report on project status.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a project plan, defining its scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Enter and edit information about project tasks, including dependencies, durations, and deadlines
- Enter and edit information about project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
- Update information about project progress, tracking actual vs. planned performance
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status, such as Gantt charts, PERT charts, and resource histograms
Project Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to define project scope and objectives, manage tasks and resources, and monitor progress using project management software. The unit emphasises effective reporting and use of software tools to display project status.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a project plan, defining its scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Enter and edit information about project tasks, including dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation
- Enter and edit information about project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
- Update information about project progress, tracking completed tasks, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the original plan
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status, such as Gantt charts, progress reports, and resource utilisation summaries
Project Management Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to create and manage project plans using project management software. You'll define project scope and objectives, enter and edit task and resource information, update progress, and use tools to display and report on project status.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a project plan using project management software
- Define the scope and objectives of a project clearly within the software
- Enter information about project tasks accurately and completely
- Edit information about project tasks to reflect changes and updates
- Enter information about project resources accurately and completely
- Edit information about project resources to reflect changes and updates
- Update information about project progress regularly and accurately
- Select appropriate tools to display project status effectively
- Use appropriate techniques to display project status clearly
- Select appropriate tools to report on project status accurately
- Use appropriate techniques to report on project status concisely
Set Up an IT System Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners with skills to select, connect, and configure a personal computer and associated hardware, including storage media and communication services. You'll follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the IT system operates successfully to meet specified needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Select a personal computer and associated hardware components to meet specified needs
- Connect a personal computer safely with associated hardware components, following health and safety guidelines
- Select appropriate storage media to meet specified needs
- Connect appropriate storage media to a personal computer safely
- Select an IT system to connect to a communication service to meet specified needs
- Connect an IT system to a communication service to meet specified needs
- Install software correctly, following installation instructions
- Configure software for intended use, adjusting settings as required
- Check that the IT system is working successfully after setup
- Check that the communication service is working successfully after setup
Set Up an IT System Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll select and safely connect a personal computer with associated hardware and storage media to meet user needs. The unit covers installing and configuring operating systems and application software, and verifying the functionality of the IT system and communication services.
What you'll be able to do
- Select a personal computer and associated hardware components safely, based on identified needs
- Connect a personal computer safely with associated hardware and storage media, ensuring correct configuration
- Select an IT system and connect it to a communication service successfully, based on identified needs
- Install an operating system on the IT system, configuring it for optimal performance
- Install application software on the IT system, configuring it for intended use
- Check that the IT system is working successfully, verifying functionality and stability
- Check that the communication service is working successfully, confirming connectivity and data transfer
Set Up an IT System Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the safe connection of personal computers, printers, and peripheral devices, including setting up software and IT communication services. You'll gain practical skills to ensure systems are correctly installed and functioning, following health and safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect up a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
- Connect a printer to a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
- Connect peripheral devices to a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
- Connect to an IT communication service, such as the internet or a local network
- Set up software for use on an IT system, including installation and basic configuration
- Check that the IT system is working successfully after setup
- Check that the IT communication service is working successfully after setup
Specialist Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to input and combine information using specialist software, create and modify organisational structures, and exploit software functions to process and present information efficiently. You'll learn to manage data effectively within specialist applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine information using specialist software, utilising appropriate tools and techniques to create and manage data.
- Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently within the specialist software, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information, utilising advanced features to analyse data and communicate findings clearly.
Specialist Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners to use specialist software to input, organise, combine, edit, process, and format information. You'll apply software tools and techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity within specialist applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Input information using specialist software
- Organise information using specialist software
- Combine information using specialist software
- Use tools to edit information within specialist software
- Use techniques to edit information within specialist software
- Use tools to process information within specialist software
- Use techniques to process information within specialist software
- Use tools to format information within specialist software
- Use techniques to format information within specialist software
- Use tools to present information using specialist software
- Use techniques to present information using specialist software
Specialist Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop the ability to use specialist software applications to input and combine various types of information accurately. The unit covers organising and retrieving data efficiently, as well as processing and presenting information using software functions.
What you'll be able to do
- Input information accurately using specialist software applications
- Combine different types of information within specialist applications
- Use appropriate data structures to organise information efficiently within the software
- Retrieve information effectively from the specialist software
- Use the functions of the specialist software to process information effectively
- Present information clearly and professionally using the specialist software
Specialist/bespoke software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to use specialist or bespoke software to input, organise, edit, process, format, and present information accurately. You'll learn to verify data accuracy and use application features effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Input information accurately using specialist or bespoke applications
- Organise information effectively using specialist or bespoke applications
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to edit information within specialist or bespoke applications
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to process information within specialist or bespoke applications
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to format information within specialist or bespoke applications
- Present information clearly and effectively using specialist or bespoke applications
Spreadsheet Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' skills in using spreadsheet software to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data. You'll apply formulas and tools to summarise information and select appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet data clearly and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use spreadsheet software to enter numerical data accurately and efficiently
- Use spreadsheet software to edit numerical and other data to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Use spreadsheet software to organise numerical and other data in a logical and accessible manner
- Use appropriate formulas to summarise spreadsheet information effectively
- Use appropriate tools to display spreadsheet information clearly
- Select appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information effectively to a specified audience
- Use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively to a specified audience
Spreadsheet Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data in spreadsheets accurately. You'll select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools, and apply techniques to present and format spreadsheet information effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a spreadsheet to enter numerical and other data accurately, following established conventions
- Edit and organise data within a spreadsheet effectively, ensuring clarity and consistency
- Select and use appropriate formulas to perform calculations and data analysis, meeting specified requirements
- Select and use appropriate data analysis tools to interpret and summarise spreadsheet data effectively
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information clearly and concisely, using formatting to enhance readability
Spreadsheet Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with skills to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data using spreadsheet software. You'll apply formulas, use data analysis tools, and present spreadsheet information clearly and concisely.
What you'll be able to do
- Use spreadsheet software to enter numerical and other data accurately
- Edit data within a spreadsheet, ensuring data integrity and consistency
- Organise data effectively within a spreadsheet using appropriate techniques
- Select and apply appropriate formulas to perform calculations on spreadsheet data
- Use data analysis tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from spreadsheet data
- Present spreadsheet information clearly and concisely using appropriate formatting techniques
- Format spreadsheet information to enhance readability and visual appeal
- Publish spreadsheet information in a suitable format for sharing and distribution
Spreadsheet software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers entering and editing numerical and other data using spreadsheet software. You'll use formulas and tools to summarise and display information, and apply appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet data effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter and edit numerical and other information using spreadsheet software.
- Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display information within a spreadsheet.
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively.
The Internet and World Wide Web Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of the Internet and World Wide Web, including their basic principles and components. You'll understand common communication methods such as email and other Internet-based tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of the Internet
- Understand the basic components and functions of the World Wide Web
- Understand the basic processes involved in using e-mail for communication
- Understand other common methods of communicating on the Internet, such as instant messaging and video conferencing
Time management whilst working Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand time management concepts and good practices within the workplace. The unit covers applying techniques to prioritise tasks, set goals, and monitor work activities effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the core concepts of time management in a work environment
- Understand good practices for effective time management at work
- Understand how to apply time management techniques effectively at work
Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and engineering construction Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand environmental issues relevant to engineering construction and demonstrate responsible behaviour to minimise negative impacts. The unit also covers effective collabouration within sustainable engineering construction projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Behave responsibly in relation to environmental issues
- Collaborate effectively when working in a sustainable engineering construction project
Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and engineering construction Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop an understanding of the social and environmental impacts of architecture and engineering construction. The unit promotes responsible environmental behaviour and effective collabouration within sustainable engineering projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Behave responsibly in relation to environmental issues within the context of architecture and engineering construction.
- Collaborate effectively with others when working on a sustainable engineering construction project.
Using Collaborative Technologies Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit covers the safe and secure use of collabourative technologies, including setting up and accessing IT tools and devices. You'll prepare technologies for use and contribute to collabourative tasks while following organisational safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Stay safe when using collaborative technology by following organisational procedures
- Stay secure when using collaborative technology by protecting personal data
- Set up IT tools for collaborative working according to instructions
- Access IT tools for collaborative working using appropriate login details
- Set up devices for collaborative working ensuring correct configuration
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use by testing functionality
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies by sharing information
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies by communicating effectively
Using Collaborative Technologies Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll understand how to use collabourative technologies safely and securely, following organisational policies and procedures. The unit includes planning, setting up, and preparing IT tools and devices for collabourative working and contributing to tasks using these technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to stay safe and secure when working with collaborative technology, adhering to organisational policies and procedures
- Plan the use of IT tools and devices for collaborative working, considering task requirements and user needs
- Set up IT tools and devices for collaborative working, ensuring accessibility and functionality
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use, configuring settings and features to support effective teamwork
- Contribute effectively to tasks using collaborative technologies, communicating and sharing information appropriately
Using Collaborative Technologies Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to use collabourative technologies safely and effectively by identifying online safety risks and following guidelines. The unit covers setting up IT tools for collabourative work, preparing technologies, and contributing actively to group tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Stay safe and secure when using collaborative technology, adhering to online safety guidelines
- Set up and access IT tools and devices required for collaborative work
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use, ensuring they are ready for effective teamwork
- Contribute to tasks effectively using collaborative technology, participating actively in group activities
Using Collaborative Technologies Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to use collabourative technologies safely and securely, following organisational policies. The unit includes planning, setting up, preparing IT tools and devices, and managing tasks for effective collabourative working.
What you'll be able to do
- Stay safe and secure when working with collaborative technology, adhering to organisational policies and best practices
- Plan and set up IT tools and devices for collaborative working, ensuring compatibility and accessibility
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use, configuring settings and customising features
- Manage tasks using collaborative technologies, assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
Using Email Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to compose, send, and manage email effectively using software tools. The unit covers creating clear messages, managing recipients and attachments, and organising incoming emails for efficient retrieval.
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to compose clear and concise messages
- Apply appropriate techniques to send e-mail messages effectively
- Manage incoming email by prioritising and filtering messages
- Organise and store emails for future reference and retrieval
Using Email Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to compose and send email messages using appropriate software tools and techniques. You'll also develop skills to manage incoming email effectively, ensuring clear and professional communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to compose messages effectively
- Use e-mail software tools to send messages accurately
- Use e-mail software techniques to compose messages effectively
- Use e-mail software techniques to send messages accurately
- Manage incoming e-mail effectively by using appropriate tools
- Manage incoming e-mail effectively by using appropriate techniques
Using Email Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop proficiency in using advanced email software tools to compose, format, and send messages. The unit includes managing email communication by tailoring messages to specific audiences and scheduling message delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to compose e-mail messages
- Use e-mail software techniques to compose e-mail messages
- Use e-mail software tools to send e-mail messages
- Use e-mail software techniques to send e-mail messages
- Manage the use of e-mail software effectively to ensure efficient communication
Using ICT to Find Information Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to use ICT tools to find information safely and effectively. You'll select appropriate information sources, conduct searches, use removable media, and present information clearly and accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT to find information
- Select and use appropriate ICT-based information sources for a given task
- Search effectively to find specific information using ICT tools
- Use removable media safely and effectively to store and transfer information
- Select and present information clearly and accurately using appropriate ICT tools
Using Mobile IT Devices Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to set up and customise mobile IT devices according to individual needs. The unit covers using applications, managing files, transferring data, and maintaining device performance to ensure effective use.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up the mobile device to meet specific needs
- Use applications effectively on the mobile device
- Manage files efficiently on the mobile device
- Transfer data to the mobile device from other sources
- Transfer data from the mobile device to other locations
- Maintain the performance of the mobile device through appropriate actions
Using Mobile IT Devices Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to set up and customise mobile IT devices, including adjusting settings such as brightness and network configurations. They will also learn to select and use applications, transfer data, and optimise device performance to meet individual needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up the mobile device to meet needs
- Customise the mobile device to meet needs
- Select applications on the mobile device
- Use applications on the mobile device
- Select files on the mobile device
- Use files on the mobile device
- Use tools to transfer data to and from mobile devices
- Use techniques to transfer data to and from mobile devices
- Optimise the performance of mobile devices
Using a computer keyboard Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll develop accurate keyboard skills to enter and edit alphanumeric information. The unit also covers using the keyboard to access and navigate software applications efficiently, utilising keyboard functions and shortcuts.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a keyboard to enter and edit alphanumeric information accurately.
- Use a keyboard to access and navigate software applications.
Using email Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' ability to compose and send email messages, manage incoming emails efficiently, and respond to common email problems. You'll use organisational tools such as folders and filters to maintain effective email management.
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to send and compose messages effectively
- Manage incoming email efficiently, including organising and filtering messages
- Respond to common problems when using e-mail, such as sending failures or spam
Using mobile IT devices Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit equips learners with skills to set up mobile IT devices, input and store data, transfer information between devices, and maintain device performance effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up a mobile device to meet specific needs
- Input and store data effectively on a mobile device
- Transfer data accurately between mobile devices
- Maintain the performance of a mobile device through appropriate actions
Using the Internet Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain the ability to connect to the internet, navigate webpages, and search for information using browser software. The unit also covers communicating information online and understanding the importance of online safety and security.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the Internet using a suitable connection method
- Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively and find relevant information
- Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet using appropriate search terms
- Use browser software to communicate information online through email or other platforms
- Understand the need for safety practices when working online to avoid potential risks
- Understand the need for security practices when working online to protect personal information
Using the Internet Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll gain skills to connect to the internet using various methods and devices, navigate webpages, and search for information using browser software. The unit also covers online communication and the importance of safety and security practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the Internet using appropriate methods and devices
- Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively
- Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet, the World Wide Web, or an intranet efficiently
- Use browser software to communicate information online effectively
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online to minimise risks
Using the Internet Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to select and set up internet connections, configure browser software, and navigate webpages effectively. You'll learn to search for information efficiently and communicate online using browser tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Select an appropriate connection to access the Internet based on requirements
- Set up a connection to access the Internet following given instructions
- Set up browser software to navigate webpages effectively
- Use browser software to navigate webpages efficiently
- Use browser tools to search effectively for information from the Internet
- Use browser tools to search efficiently for information from the Internet
- Use browser software to communicate information online using email
- Use browser software to communicate information online using instant messaging
- Develop appropriate safety practices when working online to minimise risks
- Apply appropriate safety practices when working online to protect personal data
- Develop appropriate security procedures when working online to prevent unauthorised access
- Apply appropriate security procedures when working online to maintain system integrity
Using the Internet Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to connect to the internet, navigate web pages, and use browser tools to search for information effectively. The unit also emphasises safe and secure online practices during internet use.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the internet using appropriate methods
- Use browser software to navigate web pages effectively
- Use browser tools to search for information from the internet efficiently
- Use browser software to communicate information online appropriately
- Follow safety practices when working online
- Understand the need for security practices when working online
Video Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to capture, combine, edit, and present video sequences using appropriate hardware and software. The unit focuses on creating cohesive video narratives and effective video playback.
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware and software to capture video sequences from various sources
- Use video software tools to combine video sequences into a cohesive narrative
- Use video software tools to edit video sequences, including trimming, transitions, and effects
- Play and present video sequences using appropriate hardware and software
Video Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' ability to capture video sequences using hardware and software, combine and edit these sequences into cohesive narratives, and present the final video effectively. Skills include optimising capture settings and arranging sequences for visual and audio quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware and software to capture video sequences effectively
- Use video software tools to combine video sequences into a cohesive narrative
- Use video software techniques to edit video sequences, enhancing visual and audio quality
- Play video sequences using appropriate software and hardware
- Present video sequences to an audience, ensuring optimal viewing conditions
Website Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll plan, create, and publish web pages using website software, applying design principles such as usability and accessibility. The unit includes structuring and formatting content based on the target audience and purpose, and publishing pages to the Internet or an intranet.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan web pages, taking into account the target audience and purpose
- Create web pages using appropriate design principles and coding standards
- Use website software tools to structure web pages effectively
- Use website software tools to format web pages to enhance readability and visual appeal
- Publish web pages to the Internet or an intranet, ensuring accessibility and functionality
Website Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
You'll learn to create website structures and styles using website software tools. The unit includes preparing content, applying responsive design principles, and publishing websites to ensure functionality across devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Create structures for websites using appropriate tools and techniques
- Create styles for websites to ensure consistency and accessibility
- Use website software tools to prepare text content for websites
- Use website software tools to prepare image content for websites
- Use website software tools to prepare multimedia content for websites
- Publish websites to a specified location
Website Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' skills to create and publish websites with structured layouts and consistent styles. You'll use website software tools to develop multi-page sites incorporating multimedia and interactive features, and test for functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Create website structures using appropriate coding or software tools
- Apply styles to websites to ensure a consistent and professional appearance
- Use website software tools to develop multiple page websites
- Select and integrate multimedia elements into websites
- Incorporate interactive features into websites to enhance user engagement
- Publish websites to a suitable hosting environment
- Test websites thoroughly to ensure functionality and accessibility
Word Processing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
It teaches you to accurately enter, edit, and combine text and other information within word processing documents. You'll also learn to structure content effectively and use software tools to format and present professional documents.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Edit text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Structure information effectively within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format documents
- Use word processing software tools to present documents
Word Processing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' skills in using word processing software to enter and combine text and other information accurately. You'll create and modify document layouts and structures, and use formatting tools to present documents effectively according to specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter text accurately within word processing documents
- Combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Create layouts for word processing documents
- Modify layouts for word processing documents
- Create structures for word processing documents
- Modify structures for word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format documents effectively
- Use word processing software tools to present documents effectively to meet requirements
Word Processing Software Real unit · The Learning Machine
This unit develops learners' proficiency in word processing software to enter, combine, and format text and other information. You'll create well-structured documents using appropriate layouts, styles, and formatting tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Create appropriate layouts for word processing documents
- Create appropriate structures for word processing documents
- Create appropriate styles for word processing documents
- Modify layouts for word processing documents
- Modify structures for word processing documents
- Modify styles for word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format documents effectively to meet requirements
- Use word processing software techniques to format documents effectively to meet requirements
- Use word processing software tools to present documents effectively to meet requirements
- Use word processing software techniques to present documents effectively to meet requirements
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Audio and Video Software
- Standard
Carry out remote online working and collaboration
- Standard
Set up an IT system
- Standard
Using email
04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
- 1 record
- 2 records
Showing 2 roles, drawn from 3 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.
Where this can lead
Junior Financial Modelling Assistant
This role can lead to more senior modelling work, or into FP&A management and commercial finance.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 1 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by The Learning Machine rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Additive ManufactureAdditive ManufactureAnimation SoftwareAnimation SoftwareAudio SoftwareAudio SoftwareAudio SoftwareAudio and video software
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration The Navigator Your plan for “Drawing and Planning Software” assumes the same two people are free in March. What have you seen that makes you slightly uneasy about that?
You One of them has been pulled onto the migration twice already. Probably fine.
The Navigator That is the thread worth pulling. Let us build the version where it happens a third time and find the move that works either way.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Drawing and Planning Software” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Computerised Accounting Software” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Data Management Software” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
- Lead it Apply
“Data management software” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
TLM Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ)
- Audio and Video Software
- Carry out remote online working and collaboration
- Set up an IT system
- Using email
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Additive Manufacture, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit enables learners to interpret design briefs to create 3D object designs and prepare them for additive manufacture. Learners will consider constraints and optimise designs for manufacturing processes.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for TLM Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills in Open Systems and Enterprise (ITQ)
51 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by The Learning Machine.
- Additive Manufacture
- Animation Software
- Audio Software
- Audio and video software
- Communicating Information Using ICT
- Computer Basics
and 45 more in the full unit list below.
Free tools
Want a read on where you stand?
Three free tools, no account needed. Each one ends with a role, a level and a way in.
Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.
The title, level, credits, guided learning hours and unit learning outcomes on this page are taken from the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Where this data comes from.