Credit Value: 4 GLH: 30 NOCN Unit Code: CQ1/2/QQ/007 QCA Unit Reference

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This unit has 3 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents. 2.

1 This unit has 3 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents. 2. Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1.1. Identify what types of information are needed in documents Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and efficiently Select and use appropriate templates for different purposes Identify when and how to combine and merge information from other software or other documents Select and use a range of editing tools to amend document content Combine or merge information within a document from a range of sources Store and retrieve document and template files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available Identify the document requirements for structure and style Identify what templates and styles are available and when to use them Create and modify columns, tables and forms to organise information Select and apply styles to text.

Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and efficiently. 1.3. Select and use appropriate templates for different purposes. 1.4.

2 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 3. Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 3.1. Identify how the document should be formatted to aid meaning Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs Select and use appropriate page and section layouts to present and print documents Describe any quality problems with documents Check documents meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary Respond appropriately to quality problems with documents so that outcomes meet needs. NOCN 2009

Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs. 3.3. Select and use appropriate page and section layouts to present and print documents.

3 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Guidance: This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached. Please refer to the NOCN Handbook for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment practice and evidence for moderation. The assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below: Key: P = Prescribed this assessment method must be used to assess the unit. O = Optional this assessment method could be used to assess the unit. Case study O Project O Written question & answer/test/exam O Role play/simulation Essay O Practical demonstration P Report O Group discussion Oral question and answer O Performance/exhibition O Written description O Production of artefact Reflective log / diary O Practice file O Signposting Key Skills This unit offers clear opportunities for learners to provide evidence of achievement in Key Skills achievement in the following skill area/s: Key Skill Wider Key Skill Communication Working with others Information Technology Problem solving Application of Number Improving Own Learning and Performance

The assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below: Key: P = Prescribed this assessment method must be used to assess the unit.

4 Accredited Start date: 01/03/2009 Accredited End date: 31/12/2018 Unit Sector/Subject area: 6.2 Unit Grading System: PASS Availability for Use: Shared Purpose and Aim of the Unit Restrictions on the Availability Additional Assessment Requirements Details of relationship between the Unit and the NOS Details of relationship between the Unit and Standards (not NOS) This is the ability to use a software application designed for the creation, editing and production of largely text-based documents. This unit is about the skills and knowledge required by an IT user to select and use a range of intermediate word processing software tools and techniques to produce documents that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar. Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support and advice from others. Word processing tools and techniques will be described as intermediate because: the software tools and functions will be at times non-routine or unfamiliar; the choice of techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements; and the user will take some responsibility for the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information. N/A See IT User Assessment Strategy available from Unit maps fully to competences outlined in IT User National Occupational Standards version 3 (2009) See for examples of content and context applicable to this unit N/A

the NOS Details of relationship between the Unit and Standards (not NOS) This is the ability to use a software application designed for the creation, editing and production of largely text-based

5 Accredited Start date: 01/03/2009 Accredited End date: 31/12/2018 Unit Sector/Subject area: 6.2 Unit Grading System: PASS Availability for Use: Shared Endorsement of the Unit by Unit developed by e-skills UK SSC Ltd and approved as a shared unit by the sector Joint Awarding Body Forum.

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Improving Productivity Using IT

Improving Productivity Using IT This unit has 3 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Plan, select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes. 2. Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools