Improving Productivity Using IT
Unit 201 : Improving Productivity Using IT
Unit Code : 201
Unit Code Reference : J/502/4156
QCF level : 2
Credit value : 4
Guided learning hours : 30
Unit Summary
This unit is about the skills and knowledge needed by the IT User to plan and review their use of predefined or commonly used IT tools for activities that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar. As a result of reviewing their work, they will be able to identify and use automated methods or alternative ways of working to improve productivity.
An activity will typically be ‘non-routine or unfamiliar’ because: the task or context is likely to require some preparation, clarification or research (to separate the components and to identify what factors need to be considered, for example, time available, audience needs, accessibility of source, types of content, message and meaning) before an approach can be planned; and the techniques required will involve a number of steps and at times be non-routine or unfamiliar.
This unit is mandatory for the Certificate and Diploma at Level 2.
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements
Evidence of achievement can be derived from a variety of sources.
Learners who use their IT skills directly in their day-to-day work can prove their competence whilst doing so. Alternatively learners can use scenarios and knowledge tests — or a mixture of both — to demonstrate competence.
Assessment methodology
All ITQ units may be assessed using any method, or combination of methods, which clearly demonstrates that the learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.
Whilst assessors are required to have a sound understanding of the unit requirements and be able to give appropriate feedback to learners, they do not have to be A1 qualified. However, ideally every assessor should have ITQ Level 3 or equivalent in order to be able to adequately assess at that level and below.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes
Unit Code : 201
Unit Code Reference : J/502/4156
QCF level : 2
Credit value : 4
Guided learning hours : 30
Unit Summary
This unit is about the skills and knowledge needed by the IT User to plan and review their use of predefined or commonly used IT tools for activities that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar. As a result of reviewing their work, they will be able to identify and use automated methods or alternative ways of working to improve productivity.
An activity will typically be ‘non-routine or unfamiliar’ because: the task or context is likely to require some preparation, clarification or research (to separate the components and to identify what factors need to be considered, for example, time available, audience needs, accessibility of source, types of content, message and meaning) before an approach can be planned; and the techniques required will involve a number of steps and at times be non-routine or unfamiliar.
This unit is mandatory for the Certificate and Diploma at Level 2.
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements
Evidence of achievement can be derived from a variety of sources.
Learners who use their IT skills directly in their day-to-day work can prove their competence whilst doing so. Alternatively learners can use scenarios and knowledge tests — or a mixture of both — to demonstrate competence.
Assessment methodology
All ITQ units may be assessed using any method, or combination of methods, which clearly demonstrates that the learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.
Whilst assessors are required to have a sound understanding of the unit requirements and be able to give appropriate feedback to learners, they do not have to be A1 qualified. However, ideally every assessor should have ITQ Level 3 or equivalent in order to be able to adequately assess at that level and below.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes