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  Silver Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)

  1. 1. Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet needs	2. 2. Use IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks	3. 3. Review the selection and use of IT tools to make sure tasks are successful
  1.1 I can identify the purpose for using IT in my work.	2.1 I can identify automated routines to improve productivity.	3.1 I can check the outcomes of my work to make sure they are as intended.
  1.2 I can identify the methods, skills and resources needed to complete my tasks successfully.	2.2 I can use automated routines to improve productivity.	3.2 I can decide whether the IT tools I chose were suitable for my tasks.
  1.3 I can plan how to carry out the task using IT to achieve the required purpose and outcome.	2.3 I can complete planned tasks using IT.	3.3 I can identify some strengths and weaknesses in my work on completed tasks.
  1.4 I can identify reasons for choosing particular IT systems and software applications for the task.		3.4 I can suggest some improvements to make my work more effective.
  1.5 I can choose a particular technology to meet my needs.
  1.6 I can identify an acceptable use policy and legal requirments that affect my work.

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  Links to ITQ units

  Bronze	Silver	Gold	Platinum
  Bronze 1 Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (1 credit)	Silver Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)	Gold Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (5 credits)
  Bronze 2 Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (2 credits)	Silver Unit 2 - Web site Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 2 - Web site Software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 2 - Web site Software (5 credits)
  Bronze 3 Unit 1 - Improving Productivity Using IT (3 credits)	Silver Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (3 credits)	Gold Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 3 - Using Collaborative Technologies (6 credits)
  Bronze 3 Unit 2 - Online Basics (1 credit)	Silver Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (1 credit)	Gold Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (2 credits)	Platinum Unit 4 - IT Security for Users (3 credits)
  	Silver Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (6 credits)
  	Silver Unit 6 - Specialist Software (2 credits)	Gold Unit 6 - Specialist software (3 credits)	Platinum Unit 6 - Specialist Software (4 credits)
  	Silver Unit 7 - Word Processing (3 credits)	Gold Unit 7 - Word processing (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 7 - Word Processing Software (6 credits)
  	Silver Unit 8 - Using the Internet (3 credits)	Gold Unit 8 - Using the internet (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 8 - Using the Internet (5 credits)
  	Silver Unit 9 - Drawing and planning (2 credits)	Gold Unit 9 - Drawing and planning (3 credits)	Platinum Unit 9 - Drawing and Planning Software (4 credits)
  	Silver Unit 10 - Presentation Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 10 - Presentation software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 11 - Database Software (6 credits)
  	Silver Unit 11 - Database Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 11 - Database software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (5 credits)
  	Silver Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 12 - Desktop Publishing Software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 13 - Using E-mail (3 credits)
  	Silver Unit 13 - Using Email (2 credits)	Gold Unit 13 - Using Email (3 credits)	Platinum Unit 14 - Audio Software (4 credits)
  	Silver Unit 14 - Audio Software (2 credits)	Gold Unit 14 - Audio Software (3 credits)	Platinum Unit 10 - Presentation Software (6 credits)
  	Silver Unit 15 - Imaging Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 15 - Imaging Software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 15 - Imaging Software (5 credits)
  	Silver Unit 16 - IT Communication Fundamentals (2 credits)	Gold Unit 16 - IT Communication Fundamentals (2 credits)	Platinum Unit 17 - Video Software (4 credits)
  	Silver Unit 17 - Video Software (2 credits)	Gold Unit 17 - Video Software (3 credits)