iCan Qualifications Limited · RQF Level 3
iCQ Level 3 Award for IT Users (ITQ)
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits12
- Guided learning85 hours
- Units in this qualification84
Awarded by iCan Qualifications Limited · on the Ofqual register
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This iCQ Level 3 Award for IT Users (ITQ) is an occupational qualification focused on developing practical IT skills. The content covers internet usage, data management software, IT communication fundamentals, multimedia software, and drawing and planning software.
These are the units iCan Qualifications Limited 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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Audio SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 combine audio sequences creatively
- Use audio software techniques to combine audio sequences effectively
- Use audio software tools to edit audio sequences accurately
- Use audio software techniques to edit audio sequences effectively
- Play audio sequences clearly for review
- Present audio sequences effectively to an audience
Audio SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio hardware to capture sequences
- Use audio software to capture sequences
- Use audio software tools to edit sequences
- Use audio software techniques to edit sequences
- Play audio sequences
- Present audio sequences
Audio SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use audio hardware and software to capture audio sequences effectively
- Use audio software tools to combine and edit audio sequences to a professional standard
- Play and present audio sequences in a suitable format for the intended audience
Bespoke SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input information using bespoke software applications
- Organise information effectively using bespoke software applications
- Combine information from different sources using bespoke software applications
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to edit information within bespoke software
- Process information accurately using bespoke software
- Format information clearly and consistently using bespoke software
- Present information effectively using bespoke software
Bespoke SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine information using bespoke applications accurately and efficiently.
- Use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently within the bespoke software.
- Use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information in a clear and understandable format.
Bespoke SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine information using bespoke software, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently within the bespoke software.
- Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present information in a clear and concise manner.
Computerised Accounting SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Access accounting information within a computerised accounting software package
- Enter accounting information accurately and efficiently into the software
- Edit accounting information to correct errors or update records
- Use computerised accounting software tools to process a range of business transactions
- Apply appropriate techniques to ensure the accurate processing of business transactions
- Produce accounting documents, such as invoices and receipts, using the software
- Generate summary reports from the accounting software to meet specified requirements
Computerised Accounting SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 as required, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations
- Select appropriate tools and techniques within the software to process business transactions, such as sales, purchases, and payments
- Use the selected tools and techniques to process business transactions accurately and efficiently
- Produce accounting documents, such as invoices, receipts, and statements, to meet business requirements
- Produce summary reports, such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets, to meet reporting requirements
Computerised Accounting SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Access computerised accounting software securely
- Enter accounting information accurately into the system
- Edit accounting information as required to maintain data integrity
- Process business transactions accurately from source documents using the software
- Develop management information reports using the software's reporting tools
- Interpret management information reports to identify trends and patterns
- Set up a new computerised accounting system, configuring basic settings ready for use
Data Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data records accurately into a data management system
- Edit and maintain data records within a data management system, ensuring data integrity
- Retrieve and display specific data records from a data management system according to given requirements
- Present retrieved data in a clear and understandable format
Data Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system accurately and efficiently, adhering to data entry standards.
- Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements, using appropriate search and filtering techniques.
Data Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data records accurately and efficiently into a data management system
- Edit and maintain data records within a data management system, ensuring data integrity
- Retrieve and display data records from a data management system according to specified requirements
Database SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
- Use database software tools to extract information and produce reports, presenting data in a clear and understandable format.
Database SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create non-relational database tables
- Modify non-relational database tables
- Enter structured information in a database
- Edit structured information in a database
- Organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to run queries
- Use database software tools to produce reports
Database SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan, create and modify relational database tables to meet specified requirements, considering data types and relationships
- Enter, edit and organise structured information accurately and efficiently within a database, ensuring data integrity
- Use database software tools to create, edit and run data queries to extract relevant information and produce informative reports
Design SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain, insert and combine information from various sources to create effective designs
- Use design software tools to create original designs, manipulate existing designs, and edit designs to meet specific requirements
Design SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for designs
- Insert information for designs
- 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 SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information from various sources for use in designs
- Insert information accurately and appropriately into designs
- Combine different pieces of information effectively within designs
- Use design software tools to create original designs
- Use design software tools to manipulate existing designs
- Use design software tools to edit designs to meet specific requirements
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs for publications based on their purpose and target audience
- Use appropriate page layouts to create visually appealing and effective publications
- Input text accurately into publications using desktop publishing software
- Combine text with other information, such as images and graphics, to create integrated publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit text to improve readability and clarity
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications to ensure consistency and visual appeal
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs for publications, considering factors such as target audience and purpose
- Use appropriate page layouts for publications, ensuring consistency and visual appeal
- Input text accurately and efficiently into publications using desktop publishing software
- Combine text with other information, such as images and graphics, within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit text, images and other elements within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications to a professional standard
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs for publications, considering factors such as target audience, purpose, and branding guidelines
- Use appropriate page layouts for publications, ensuring consistency, readability, and visual appeal
- Input text accurately and efficiently into publications, using appropriate formatting and styles
- Combine text with other information, such as images, graphics, and charts, to create visually engaging and informative publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit text, images, and other elements within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications, ensuring consistency and adherence to design principles
Drawing and Planning SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input, organise and combine information from various sources to create drawings or plans
- Use appropriate tools and techniques within drawing and planning software to edit, manipulate, and format drawings or plans
- Present drawings or plans in a clear, accurate, and professional manner, suitable for the intended purpose
Drawing and Planning SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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
IT Communication FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 factors such as reliability and relevance
- Select and use IT tools to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively, adhering to relevant policies and procedures
IT Communication FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs, demonstrating effective research skills.
- Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose, considering reliability and validity.
- Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information effectively, using appropriate communication methods.
IT Security for UsersReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate procedures to monitor IT systems for security risks
- Use appropriate procedures to monitor IT systems for security risks
- Develop appropriate procedures to monitor IT systems for security risks
- Select appropriate procedures to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
- Use appropriate procedures to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
- Develop appropriate procedures to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
IT Security for UsersReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data, following organisational procedures
IT Security for UsersReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems
- Select appropriate methods to minimise security risks to data
- Use chosen methods effectively to protect IT systems from security threats
- Use chosen methods effectively to protect data from security breaches
IT Software FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select software applications to meet needs
- Use software applications to meet needs
- Select software applications to solve problems
- Use software applications to solve problems
- Enter different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
- Develop different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
- Format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
- Present information in ways that are fit for purpose
- Present information in ways that are fit for the audience
- Make effective use of IT tools to present information
- Make effective use of IT facilities to present information
IT Software FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate software applications to meet specific needs and solve problems
- Use selected software applications effectively to perform required tasks
- Enter different types of information into software applications accurately
- Develop different types of information within software applications to meet requirements
- Combine different types of information within software applications to create meaningful outputs
- Format different types of information within software applications to suit its meaning and purpose
- Present information using IT tools and facilities in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
- Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information effectively
IT User FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use IT systems effectively to meet specific needs and complete tasks
- Organise, store, and retrieve information efficiently using appropriate IT tools and techniques
- Follow and understand the importance of safety and security practices when using IT systems
- Carry out routine maintenance of IT systems and respond appropriately to routine IT system problems
IT User FundamentalsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use IT systems effectively to meet a variety of needs, including communication, information access, and task completion
- Manage information storage and retrieval appropriately, using file management techniques and storage devices
- Follow and understand the need for safety practices when using IT equipment and systems
- Understand and adhere to security practices to protect IT systems and data from threats
- Maintain IT systems by performing routine tasks and troubleshooting common problems
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain, insert and combine information for images from various sources, ensuring compatibility and appropriate formatting.
- Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images, applying various techniques to achieve desired effects.
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for images
- Insert information for images
- Combine information for images
- Use imaging software tools to create images
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate images
- Use imaging software tools to edit images
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain information for images from various sources
- Insert information into images
- Combine different pieces of information within images
- Use imaging software tools to create images
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate images
- Use imaging software tools to edit images
Improving Productivity Using ITReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan appropriate IT systems for different purposes
- Plan appropriate software for different purposes
- Select appropriate IT systems for different purposes
- Select appropriate software for different purposes
- Use appropriate IT systems for different purposes
- Use appropriate software for different purposes
- Review the ongoing use of IT tools and systems to make sure that activities are successful
- Adapt the ongoing use of IT tools and systems to make sure that activities are successful
- Develop solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems
- Test solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems
Improving Productivity Using ITReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan, select, and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes, considering factors such as functionality, cost, and compatibility.
- Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools to ensure that activities are successful, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
- Devise solutions to improve the use of IT tools and systems for self and others, providing training and support as needed.
Improving Productivity Using ITReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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
- Review the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that work activities are successful
Internet Safety for IT usersReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the potential risks that can exist when using the Internet and online services
- Safeguard self and others when working online, including identifying and reporting potential dangers
- Take appropriate precautions to maintain data security and protect personal information online
- Follow legal constraints, organisational guidelines and established procedures which apply when working online to ensure responsible and compliant behaviour
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to effectively meet identified needs and objectives
- Obtain, input and combine various content types (e.g., text, images, audio, video) to build comprehensive multimedia outcomes
- Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content, ensuring it meets specified requirements and quality standards
- Play and present completed multimedia outcomes in a suitable format for the intended audience
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content of multimedia products to meet needs
- Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet needs
- Obtain content to build multimedia outcomes
- Input content to build multimedia outcomes
- Combine content to build multimedia outcomes
- Use tools to build multimedia content
- Use techniques to build multimedia content
- Use tools to edit multimedia content
- Use techniques to edit multimedia content
- Play multimedia outcomes
- Present multimedia outcomes
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Organise the structure of multimedia products to ensure effective communication
- Obtain content from various sources for inclusion in multimedia products
- Input content into multimedia software accurately and efficiently
- Combine different types of content, such as text, images, audio, and video, to create integrated multimedia outcomes
- Use multimedia software tools to edit multimedia content to enhance its quality
- Format multimedia content to ensure consistency and visual appeal
- Play multimedia outcomes to check functionality and appearance
- Present multimedia outcomes to an audience, adapting the presentation to suit the context
Optimise IT System PerformanceReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain IT hardware components in working order, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Maintain IT software applications in working order, including applying updates and patches
- Manage files and folders effectively to maintain optimal IT system performance
- Respond to common IT system problems and errors, using troubleshooting techniques
- Customise the IT working environment, including settings and preferences, to meet individual needs
Optimise IT System PerformanceReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Keep computer hardware operating efficiently
- Keep computer software operating efficiently
- Manage files to optimise IT system performance
- Manage disks to optimise IT system performance
- Troubleshoot common IT system problems
- Respond to common IT system problems
- Troubleshoot common IT system errors
- Respond to common IT system errors
- Customise the working environment to optimise performance
- Maintain software to meet performance needs
Optimise IT System PerformanceReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Keep computer hardware operating efficiently by performing regular maintenance tasks
- Keep computer software operating efficiently by installing updates and patches
- Manage files effectively to maintain and improve IT system performance, including organising, deleting and archiving files
- Troubleshoot IT system problems quickly and effectively, identifying the root cause and implementing solutions
- Respond to IT system problems effectively, minimising downtime and disruption
- Plan routine maintenance of hardware and software, scheduling tasks to ensure optimal performance
- Monitor the routine maintenance of hardware and software, tracking progress and identifying potential issues
- Plan non-routine maintenance of hardware and software, such as upgrades and replacements
- Monitor the non-routine maintenance of hardware and software, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget
- Review hardware and software configurations to identify areas for improvement
- Modify hardware and software settings to maintain performance, optimising system resources
Personal Information Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use calendars within personal information management software to schedule appointments effectively
- Use calendars within personal information management software to schedule meetings efficiently
- Use a task list to record activities that need to be completed
- Prioritise activities within a task list to manage workload effectively
- Use an address book to store contact information securely
- Organise contact information within an address book for easy retrieval
- Retrieve contact information from an address book quickly and accurately
Personal Information Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a calendar function within personal information management software to schedule appointments effectively
- Use a task list function within personal information management software to prioritise activities according to importance and deadlines
- Use an address book function within personal information management software to store contact information securely
- Use an address book function within personal information management software to organise contact information logically
- Use an address book function within personal information management software to retrieve contact information quickly and efficiently
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input and 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 needs
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides effectively
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slide sequences in a logical manner
- Prepare a slideshow for presentation, ensuring it is ready for delivery
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input text within presentation slides accurately
- Combine text and other information within presentation slides effectively
- Use presentation software tools to structure presentations logically
- Use presentation software tools to edit presentations accurately
- Use presentation software tools to format presentations consistently
- Prepare interactive slideshows for presentation purposes
Project Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create a project plan, defining the project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Define the tasks required to complete the project, breaking down the work into manageable components
- Enter information about project tasks, including start and end dates, dependencies, and resource requirements
- Edit information about project tasks and resources as needed, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information
- Update information about project progress regularly, tracking task completion and identifying potential delays
- Select appropriate tools and techniques to display project status, such as Gantt charts and progress reports
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to report on project status to stakeholders, providing clear and concise information
Project Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create and define a project, including its objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Enter and edit information about project tasks and resources within project management software
- Update information about project progress, including task completion, resource allocation, and potential delays
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status, providing clear and concise information to stakeholders
Project Management SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create a new project within project management software
- Define the key characteristics and objectives of a project clearly
- Enter information about project tasks, including dependencies and timelines
- Enter information about project resources, including allocation and costs
- Edit information about project tasks to reflect changes in scope or requirements
- Edit information about project resources to reflect availability and costs
- Update information about project progress regularly and accurately
- Select appropriate tools and techniques within the software to display project status visually
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to generate reports on project status for different stakeholders
Set Up an IT SystemReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 to meet needs
- Select and connect an IT system to a communication service (e.g., internet, network) to meet needs
- Install software applications on the IT system, following installation procedures
- Configure software applications to meet specific user requirements
- Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully after setup and configuration
Set Up an IT SystemReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select and connect up a personal computer safely with associated hardware and storage media to meet identified needs, ensuring compatibility and proper functioning.
- Select and connect the IT system to a communication service successfully to meet identified needs, configuring settings for optimal performance.
- Install and configure operating system and application software for use, following installation procedures and customising settings.
- Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully, performing tests and troubleshooting any issues.
Set Up an IT SystemReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Connect a personal computer safely, following manufacturer's instructions
- Connect a printer safely, following manufacturer's instructions
- Connect peripheral devices safely, following manufacturer's instructions
- Connect to an IT communication service, adhering to security protocols
- Set up software correctly for intended use, following installation guidelines
- Check that the IT system is working successfully, verifying all components
- Check that the IT communication service is working successfully, testing connectivity
Specialist SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input information using specialist software
- Combine information using specialist software
- Create appropriate structures to organise information efficiently within specialist software
- Modify existing structures to organise information efficiently within specialist software
- Exploit the functions of the specialist software effectively to process information
- Exploit the functions of the specialist software effectively to present information
Specialist SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input, organise and combine information using specialist software
- Use tools to edit information using specialist software
- Use tools to process information using specialist software
- Use tools to format information using specialist software
- Use tools to present information using specialist software
- Use techniques to edit information using specialist software
- Use techniques to process information using specialist software
- Use techniques to format information using specialist software
- Use techniques to present information using specialist software
Specialist SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Input information accurately and efficiently using specialist applications
- Combine different types of information within specialist applications, such as text, data, and images
- Use appropriate structures within the software to organise information logically
- Use appropriate structures within the software to retrieve information efficiently
- Use the functions of the software effectively to process information, such as calculations, analysis, and filtering
- Use the functions of the software effectively to present information, such as reports, charts, and presentations
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a spreadsheet to enter numerical data accurately
- Use a spreadsheet to enter other data types correctly
- Use a spreadsheet to edit data efficiently
- Use a spreadsheet to organise data logically
- Use appropriate formulas to summarise spreadsheet information effectively
- Use appropriate tools to summarise spreadsheet information clearly
- Use appropriate tools to display spreadsheet information effectively
- Select appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information effectively
- Use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data accurately
- Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet specific requirements
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information clearly and effectively
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a spreadsheet to enter numerical data accurately and efficiently
- Use a spreadsheet to edit and modify data, ensuring data integrity
- Use a spreadsheet to organise data using appropriate formatting and layout techniques
- Select and use appropriate formulas to perform calculations and data analysis
- Select and use appropriate data analysis tools and techniques to meet specific requirements
- Use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information clearly and effectively using charts, graphs, and tables
- Use formatting techniques to enhance the visual appeal and readability of spreadsheet information
- Publish spreadsheet information in appropriate formats for sharing and distribution
Using Collaborative TechnologiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Stay safe and secure when using collaborative technology by adhering to organisational policies and best practices
- Set up and access IT tools and devices for collaborative working, ensuring compatibility and functionality
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use by configuring settings and ensuring all participants have the necessary access and training
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies, actively participating in discussions and sharing information effectively
Using Collaborative TechnologiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Stay safe when working with collaborative technology by adhering to security protocols
- Stay secure when working with collaborative technology by protecting sensitive information
- Plan the use of IT tools and devices for collaborative working to meet project requirements
- Set up IT tools and devices for collaborative working, ensuring they are configured correctly
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use by testing functionality and accessibility
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies, actively participating in discussions and sharing information
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies, adhering to agreed protocols and deadlines
Using Collaborative TechnologiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential risks to safety and security when working with collaborative technology
- Apply safe practices to minimise risks when using collaborative technology
- Plan the selection and configuration of IT tools and devices for collaborative working
- Set up IT tools and devices to enable effective collaborative working
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use by ensuring they are functional and accessible
- Manage tasks effectively using collaborative technologies to track progress and assign responsibilities
Using EmailReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to compose clear and concise messages.
- Use e-mail software tools to send messages to the intended recipients.
- Apply appropriate e-mail techniques when composing and sending messages.
- Manage incoming email by prioritising messages effectively.
- Manage incoming email by organising messages into relevant folders.
- Manage incoming email by responding to messages in a timely manner.
Using EmailReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send clear, concise, and professional messages
- Manage incoming e-mail effectively by prioritising, filtering, and responding to messages in a timely manner
Using EmailReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to compose clear, concise, and professional messages
- Use e-mail software techniques to send messages to individuals and groups, ensuring appropriate addressing and attachments
- Manage e-mail software effectively by organising inboxes, creating folders, and using filters
- Manage e-mail software effectively by prioritising messages, responding promptly, and archiving or deleting messages appropriately
- Apply security measures when using e-mail software to protect against viruses, phishing, and other threats
Using Mobile IT DevicesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set up a mobile IT device, configuring settings and features to meet specific user needs
- Use a range of applications and files effectively on the mobile device to perform required tasks
- Transfer data securely to and from the mobile device using appropriate methods
- Maintain the performance of the mobile device by carrying out routine tasks such as software updates and data management
Using Mobile IT DevicesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 keyboardReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use a keyboard to enter alphanumeric information accurately, maintaining a consistent typing speed
- Use a keyboard to edit alphanumeric information, correcting errors and making changes as needed
- Use a keyboard to access software applications, launching programs and navigating menus
- Use a keyboard to navigate software applications, moving between windows, tabs, and fields
Using the InternetReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the Internet using appropriate hardware and software
- Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively and efficiently
- Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet using appropriate search terms and techniques
- Use browser software to communicate information online through various platforms
- Understand the need for safety and security practices when working online, including data protection and online behaviour
Using the InternetReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select and set up an appropriate connection to access the Internet, taking into account the user's needs and available resources.
- Set up and use browser software to navigate webpages effectively, utilising key features and functions.
- Use browser tools to search effectively and efficiently for information from the Internet, employing appropriate search strategies and techniques.
- Use browser software to communicate information online, utilising various communication methods and platforms.
- Develop and apply appropriate safety and security practices and procedures when working online, protecting personal data and devices from potential threats.
Using the InternetReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the internet using appropriate hardware and software
- 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 in a professional manner
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online to protect personal and organisational data
Video SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware to capture video sequences, ensuring proper lighting and sound
- Use video software to capture video sequences, adjusting settings for optimal quality
- Use video software tools to combine video sequences, creating a cohesive narrative
- Use video software tools to edit video sequences, trimming, cutting, and adding transitions
- Play video sequences using appropriate software and hardware
- Present video sequences to an audience, ensuring clear audio and visual quality
Video SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware, such as cameras and microphones, to capture video sequences effectively
- Use video software to capture video sequences, ensuring appropriate settings and quality
- Use video software tools to combine multiple video sequences into a cohesive whole
- Use video software techniques to edit video sequences, including trimming, cutting, and adding transitions
- Play video sequences using appropriate software and hardware
- Present video sequences effectively, considering factors such as audience, environment, and purpose
Video SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware and software to capture video sequences effectively
- Use video software tools and techniques to edit video sequences to a professional standard
- Play and present video sequences in a suitable format for the intended audience
Website SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan web pages, considering factors such as target audience, purpose, and content
- Create web pages using appropriate software and tools
- Use website software tools to structure web pages, ensuring logical organisation and navigation
- Use website software tools to format web pages, applying appropriate styles and layouts
- Publish web pages to the Internet, ensuring accessibility and functionality
- Publish web pages to an intranet, ensuring accessibility and functionality within the organisation
Website SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create structures for websites
- Create styles for websites
- Use website software tools to prepare content for websites
- Publish websites
Website SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Create website structures using appropriate markup languages and design principles
- Create website styles using cascading style sheets (CSS) to control the appearance and layout of web pages
- Use website software tools and features to develop multiple page websites with consistent navigation and user interface elements
- Select and integrate multimedia elements, such as images, audio, and video, into websites
- Select and implement interactive features, such as forms, animations, and dynamic content, to enhance user engagement
- Publish websites to a web server or hosting platform
- Test websites thoroughly to ensure functionality, accessibility, and compatibility across different browsers and devices
Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter text accurately within word processing documents
- Edit text 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 SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 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 SoftwareReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
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 appropriate layouts for word processing documents
- Modify layouts for word processing documents as required
- Create appropriate structures for word processing documents
- Modify structures for word processing documents as required
- Create appropriate styles for word processing documents
- Modify styles for word processing documents as required
- Use word processing software tools and techniques to format documents effectively
- Use word processing software tools and techniques to present documents effectively to meet requirements
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. 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’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Apply Conditional Formatting to Visualise Data
- Create formulae and charts in spreadsheets
- Database Software
- IT Software Fundamentals
- Manage collaborative IT tools and social media
- Multimedia Software
- Optimise performance of cloud services
- Project management software
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your own work
Learners will acquire skills to capture, combine, edit, and present audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software. The unit emphasises creative manipulation of audio to produce professional-quality presentations.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for iCQ Level 3 Award for IT Users (ITQ)
31 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by iCan Qualifications Limited.
- Audio Software
- Bespoke Software
- Computerised Accounting Software
- Data Management Software
- Database Software
- Design Software
and 25 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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.