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  Silver Unit 8 - Using the Internet (3 credits)

  1. Connect to the internet	2. Use browser software to navigate web pages	3. Use browser tools to search for information from the internet	4. Use browser software to communicate information online	5. Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
  1.1 I can identify different types of connection methods that can be used to access the Internet	2.1 I can use browser tools to navigate webpages	3.1 I can select and use appropriate search techniques to locate information	4.1 I can select and use tools and techniques to communicate information online	5.1 I can identify the threats to user safety when working online
  1.2 I can access the Internet or intranet	2.2 I can identify when to change browser settings to aid navigation	3.2 I can outline how information meets requirements	4.2 I can use browser tools to share information sources with others	5.2 I can outline how to minimise internet security risks
  	2.3 I can adjust browser settings to meet needs	3.3 I can use references to make it easier to find information another time	4.3 I can submit information online using forms or interactive sites	5.3 I can work responsibly and take appropriate safety and security precautions when working online
  	2.4 I can use browser help facilities	3.4 I can download and save different types of information from the Internet	4.4 I can identify opportunities to post or publish material to websites	5.4 I can keep personal information secure
  				5.5 I can follow relevant laws, guidelines and procedures for the use of the Internet

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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)
  Bronze 3 Unit 3 - Desktop Publishing Software (2 credits)	Silver Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 5 - Spreadsheet Software (6 credits)
  Bronze 3 Unit 4 - Displaying Information Using ICT (3 credits)	Silver Unit 6 - Specialist Software (2 credits)	Gold Unit 6 - Specialist software (3 credits)	Platinum Unit 6 - Specialist Software (4 credits)
  Bronze 3 Unit 5 - Using ICT to Find Information (3 credits)	Silver Unit 7 - Word Processing (3 credits)	Gold Unit 7 - Word processing (4 credits)	Platinum Unit 7 - Word Processing Software (6 credits)
  Bronze 3 Unit 6 - Communicating Information Using ICT (3 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)
  	Silver Unit 18 - IT Software Fundamentals (3 credits)	Gold Unit 18 - IT Software Fundamentals (3 credits)
  	Silver Unit 19 - IT User Fundamentals (3 credits)	Gold Unit 19 - IT User Fundamentals (3 credits)
  	Silver Unit 20 - Using Mobile IT Devices (2 credits)	Gold Unit 20 - Using Mobile IT Devices (2 credits)
  	Silver Unit 21 - Data Management Software (2 credits)	Gold Unit 21 - Data Management Software (3 credits)
  	Silver Unit 22 - Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and construction (3 credits)	Gold Unit 22 - Understanding the social and environmental impact of architecture and construction (4 credits)
  	Silver Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (3 credits)	Gold Unit 23 - Multimedia Software (4 credits)