About this course

Level: Level 2

Minimum entry age: Pre-16

GLH: 45

TQT: 54

Target Audience

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 and above. The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in ICT at Level 2 is an ideal qualification for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as the Diploma and Apprenticeships.

Purpose and objectives of this qualification

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with ICT skills to help them gain the most from life, learning and work. The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
• gain skills when using ICT systems, finding and selecting information, developing, and presenting and communicating information
• apply their knowledge and understanding to everyday life
• engage competently and confidently with others
• solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations
• develop personally and professionally as positive citizens who can actively contribute to society

Assessment

The paper will be split into 2 sections:
• in the first section the learner will fulfil requirements to use email and/or the internet
• in the second section, internet and email access will need to be closed down and learners will look at practical use and application of ICT.