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Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship for IT Application Specialist
(Level 2 & 3)
Who is the qualification for?
The IT Application Specialist Apprenticeship is ideal for anybody using IT in all areas of the working environment, for example:
• Accounts • Administration • Management
• Design and Printing • Education and training • Secretarial
• Engineering • Manufacturing
An Apprenticeship is ideal for people who do not want to pursue a general education route but who are still keen to keep learning as they work. They are a great way of getting workplace experience whilst also achieving nationally recognised qualifications.
There are two levels of this qualification: Intermediate Apprenticeship at Level 2 and Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3. It is recommended that people becoming an Apprentice start at Level 2 and then progress to Level 3.
Exemptions: you are entitled to functional skills exemptions if you have the following qualifications
From If you have already achieved
FS Maths Either GCSE grade C or above or Key skills qualification in AoN (min Level 1)
FS English Either GCSE grade C or above or Key skills qualification in Literacy (min Level 1)
FS ICT Key skills qualification in ICT (min Level 2)
Apprenticeship Framework
In completing Apprenticeship the learner will achieve the following qualifications:
• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship for IT Application Specialist
• Level 2/3 ITQ Diploma for IT User Skills
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Functional Skills: Maths at Level 1/2, English at Level 1/2 and ICT at Level 2
• ERR - Employment Rights & Responsibilities - covers the relevant areas of employment law and workplace practices and procedures.
Typically the Intermediate level should be completed within 6 – 9 months, and the Advanced level should be completed within 12 months.
How can this apprenticeship help you?
It gives people real skills to help them do their job because it is flexible and allows them to:
• Learn at their own pace.
• Choose from a range of modules that best suits their needs
• Choose a level that is right for them
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Credit Values
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Unit number
(X=1, 2 or 3)
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Unit title
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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X01
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Improving productivity using IT (Mandatory Unit)
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3
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4
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5
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X02
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IT User Fundamentals
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3
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3
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N/A
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X05
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Security for IT Users
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1
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2
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3
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X07
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Using the Internet
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3
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4
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5
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X08
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Using Email
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2
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3
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3
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X13
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Audio software
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2
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3
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4
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X14
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Video software
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2
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3
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4
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X17
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Computer accounting software
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2
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3
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5
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X19
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Database software
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3
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4
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6
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X20
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Design software
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3
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4
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5
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X21
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Imaging software
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3
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4
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5
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X22
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Desktop publishing software
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3
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4
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5
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X23
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Drawing and planning software
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2
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3
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4
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X24
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Multimedia software
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3
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4
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6
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X25
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Presentation software
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3
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4
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6
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X27
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Spreadsheet software
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3
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4
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6
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X28
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Website software
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3
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4
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5
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X29
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Word processing software
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3
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4
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6
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Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship for
IT Application Specialist Framework Outcomes
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Rules of Combination for ITQ Diploma in IT User Skills qualifications
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Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship
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Level
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Level
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Credit Values
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Diploma Level
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QCF Level 2
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QCF Level 3
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Competence Based element
QCF Diploma in IT User Skills
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2
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3
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Credit value (min)
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38
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39
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Knowledge based element
This framework does not comprise a separate knowledge qualification.
The new QCF ITQ qualification has been designed to explicitly assess both skills and knowledge.
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Mandatory unit at the level of the Diploma
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L2 Improving productivity
using IT (4 credits)
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L3 Improving productivity
using IT (5 credits)
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Transferable Skills
Functional Maths
Functional English
Functional ICT
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1
1
2
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2
2
2
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5
5
5
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Optional Units
At least half optional unit
credits at or above
qualification level
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34 credits or more
Minimum 17 credits at
L2 or above
No credits at E3
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34 credits or more
Minimum 17 credits at
L3 or above
No credits at E3
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Employment rights and responsibilities
Assessed using the e-skills UK Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook.
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Sector Specific units [SSU] (Functional Skills
may also be included)
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5
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5
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Special Units Credit Special Units Credit
851 ICT Functional skills (Entry Level 3) 3 801 Sector specific unit 1
852 ICT Functional skills (Level 1) 5 802 Sector specific unit 2
853 ICT Functional skills (Level 2) 5 803 Sector specific unit 3
854 ICT Skills for Life (entry Level 3) 3 804 Sector specific unit 4
855 Key Skills (Level 1 – 4) 5 805 Sector specific unit 5
For full details of eligiblity and enrolment, please contact us by e-mail on info@atc-uk.com or call us on 0208 992 4144
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