1. Linda Richardson ITQ Co-ordinator and Internal Verifier

2. ITQ v NVQ NVQ Prescriptive Time consuming Observations ITQ Flexible All units do not have to be at the same level No time limits Observations are not a prerequisite

3. Points needed for achievement Level 1 – 40 points Level 2 – 100 points FMA – 130 points Level 3 – 180 points Level 2 ITQ –Mandatory unit = 25 points –At least another 40 points are needed from level 2 modules –The remaining 35 points can be taken from any level

4. ITQ Units

5. APA APA can be achieved from a number of qualifications, including: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

6. Level 1  European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 1, 2 and 7  City and Guilds E-quals  New CLAIT  BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate and Diploma in IT @ Work  EdExcel Foundation GNVQ in ICT  NCFE Certificate for IT Users

7. Level 2  European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Modules 3,4,5,6,7 and E  CLAIT Plus  City and Guilds E-quals  EDI Goal Certificate for IT Users  Edexcel Intermediate GNVQ in ICT  BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners  Microsoft Office Specialist  NCFE Certificate for IT Users

8. Level 3  ECDL Advanced  CLAIT Advanced  City and Guilds E-quals  EDI Goal Certificate for IT Users  Edexcel Intermediate GNVQ in ICT  Microsoft Office Specialist  NCFE Certificate for IT Users  BTEC National IT Practitioners  Certiport IC3

9. APA Links to full mapping for these qualifications can be found at: www.e-skills.com/ITQ/The-qualification/652

10. ITQ Calculator The ITQ calculator has been designed to: –Aid the identification of skills needs –Select appropriate routes –Select suitable combinations of modules ITQ Calculator

11. Contacts Linda Richardson – Coordinator and IV Linda.richardson@bacoll.ac.uk Telephone 01388 443000 ext 2336