Functional Skills ICT Level 1 Qualification

GCSE Equivalent | Accredited by Edexcel | Nationally Recognised Qualification | Ofqual Regulated | Tutor Support | Step by Step Guideline | Interactive Training | 24/7 Access

Are you interested to begin your functional skills ICT career or want to gain more advanced skills in functional skills ICT? Then this functional skills ICT Level 1 course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in functional skills ICT for a rewarding career. Gain functional skills ICT skills and credentials that employers value.

Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in functional skills ICT. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skillset that make you in confident functional skills ICT and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive functional skills ICT Level 1 course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this functional skills ICT Level 1 course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive functional skills ICT Level 1 course is designed for functional skills ICT professionals who are aspiring to specialise in functional skills ICT. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals

Reason to Choose This Functional Skills ICT Level 1 Qualification:

• Accredited by Pearson Edexcel
• Ofqual Regulated
• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Step by step guideline
• 1-Year Access to the online learning portal
• High-quality e-learning study materials
• Self-paced, no fixed schedules
• Tutor Support is available at an additional cost
• 24/7 student support system
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Effective training, written and designed by certified professionals

Benefits you will gain:

• Initial Assessment: Determines from Pre-entry to Level 2
• Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
• Learning Resources: Develop underpinning knowledge and fill skill gaps identified
• Progress Check: Assesses progress at the end of the module
• Exam Practice: Apply underpinning knowledge to prepare for exams

You will get useful resources that are designed to improve your essential skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT required to sit your functional skills exams.

Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and they help learners to develop skills for everyday life. In some contexts, Functional Skills qualifications will also play a part in the government’s accountability systems.

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills in ICT at Level 1 are based on Department for Education (DfE) approved subject content, Nationally Recognised Qualifications and are regulated by Ofqual.

Our online learning portal is fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 50 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 45 hours

Accredited by Pearson Edexcel

Accredited by Pearson Edexcel

Qualification: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Level 1

Functional Skills ICT Level 1 Qualification objectives:

The aims of these qualifications are to develop learner understanding and skills in:

• using ICT
• finding and selecting information
• developing, presenting and communicating information.

Functional Skills ICT Level 1 Qualification purpose

Functional Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.

Progression opportunities for Functional Skills ICT Level 1 Qualification

Learners could progress from these qualifications to:

• BTEC Level 2 or 3 qualifications for IT Users (ITQ)
• Level 2 qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users DIDA
• other related qualifications

Entry Requirement

• No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

Tutor Support

You will have the opportunity to get expert support or tutor guidance whenever you needed. You can book your tutor support at an additional cost of £200.

Official Exam/Assessment:

When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £115 to book the official exam.

Assessment structure

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at 2 is externally assessed through a 2 hour test paper.

• Learners will be required to carry out a number of tasks using ICT systems (and appropriate resources) which is submitted to Pearson.
• The total number of marks available is 50
• The component assesses all required functional skills ICT standards

Nationally Recognised Qualification:

After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Functional Skills in ICT at Level 1 Qualification that is valued by all the employers in the UK and globally.

**This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.**