The competitiveness and productivity of every company is dependent on it having access to the skills it needs – today and in the future. It is essential that individuals and businesses seize the opportunities offered by the rapid development in information technology so that every person is able to actively participate in the e-economy. ITQ is the new flexible IT user NVQ and training package that can be tailored to ensure that you are trained in just the IT skills that you need. CWT offer ITQ at level 2 and 3 and are aimed at IT Users in a wide range of job roles; the choice of level depends upon your individual responsibilities.

Course Content

The fundamental difference in ITQ, unlike any other IT User qualification, is that the content can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the workplace and employee, as well as the skills level of your chosen disciplines. In other words, the employer and the individual ends up having ''created'' their own ITQ allowing you to learn and be assessed on tasks that you need to know as part of your job, taking into consideration any existing IT qualifications you have such as new CLAIT or ECDL. Your can choose units from those listed below.

• Make selective use of IT
• Operate a computer
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Website
• IT trouble-shooting for users
• Internet, intranet and e-mail
• Database
• IT maintenance for users
• Presentation software
• Specialist or bespoke software
• Use IT to exchange information

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. However you must be working with information technology at the appropriate level, either full-time, part-time or on a voluntary basis in order to generate the necessary evidence to prove competence. CWT will guide you on this.

Duration & Format

Completion is anticipated within 9 months per level. The agreed number of visits will take place at your premises. You will be appointed a personal Assessor who will visit you in the workplace to assess progress on portfolio development and conduct observation sessions. Progress will be recorded at each visit. Oral or written questions will be used to cover underpinning knowledge. Start dates are available throughout the year.

Prices

There are taught and assessed only versions of ITQ; guidance will be offered on the most appropriate. Assessment only route £750 (Chamber member) or £825 (non Chamber member) per delegate @ level 2; £850 (Chamber member) or £935 (non Chamber member) per delegate @ level 3. Training & Assessment combined route £950 (Chamber member) or £1045 (non Chamber member) per delegate @ level 2; £1150 (Chamber member) or £1265 (non Chamber member) per delegate @ level 3. Prices are plus Awarding Body registration and certification costs and subject to VAT.