Over three-quarters of the UK workforce
use IT in their jobs, but 1 in 10 businesses say there are gaps in
the IT skills they need
The Programme
The IT User Skills Diploma provides an up-to-date, nationally
recognised IT user qualification tailored to business and
individual needs. It is a vocationally related, credit-based
qualification (QCF) that can help improve productivity,
effectiveness and businesses' ability to participate in the digital
economy. It does this by developing employees' IT skills.
The IT User Skills Diploma has been developed by E Skills
UK, which is the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information
Technology.
The IT User Skills Diploma is a combined qualification
that forms both the competency and knowledge elements of the
Intermediate Apprenticeship, which also equips your staff with
numeracy and literacy skills.
Employer Benefits
- 67% of employers experienced an improvement in productivity and
growth within all departments
- 79% of employers have reduced staff turnover and lower
absenteeism following a Mantra course
- Access to a fully funded Health and Safety audit worth over
£300, and a Business Improvement
- Needs Analysis (BINA)
Outcomes
The programme ensures staff understand
the relationship between IT and business success. The
Apprenticeship also equips staff with the key skills to drive your
business forward.
Programme Delivery
All Mantra Learning Training Advisors
are industry professionals who are specialists in the area in which
they teach and are members of the Institute for Learning.
Programme Design
To achieve this qualification learners need to complete a
minimum of 38 credits comprising 16 credits from the mandatory
units and 22 credits from the optional units. Please see course
information sheet for the full list of units.
Mandatory Units
- Improving Productivity using IT
- Understanding the potential of IT
- Develop personal and team effectiveness using IT
Optional Units
- Security for IT users
- Bespoke software
- Specialist software
- Database software
- Data management software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
- Plus Tailored Units to meet Employers needs
Additional Apprenticeship Units
- Functional Skills in Communication level 1,
Application of Number Level 1 and ICT level
2
- The Employment Rights and
Responsibilities Workbook
- Personal learning and thinking skills
Assessment
The Mantra Learning Advisor will use a
range of assessment methods including observation, question and
answer, video, professional discussion and written reports. Their
visits usually take place once a month with progress assessed and
reviewed every three months or sooner if necessary. We also arrange
an Employer Review every six months to measure the impact on your
business.
Opportunities for further development
Learners can progress to:
- Level 2 Business Administration
- e-learning courses in using software packages
- An Advanced Apprenticeship in a range of activities
- A Foundation Degree delivered by Mantra in collaboration with
Bolton University
Course Dates
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Please call us on 0800 389 5283 or send us your enquiry via our online form
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