Unit 108:
Using Mobile IT Devices
Unit code:
108
Unit reference number:
H/502/4374
QCF level:
1
Credit value:
2
Guided learning hours:
15
Unit summary This unit is about the skills and knowledge to set up and use a mobile or handheld device securely to input and store data and to transfer data to and from another device. The use of mobile technologies will be defined as ‘basic’ because:
the tools and functions on the mobile device will be pre-loaded and
the techniques used for sharing files between devices will be familiar or commonly undertaken.
An activity will typically be ‘straightforward or routine’ because:
the task or context using mobile technologies will be familiar and involve few factors (for example, sending SMS messages to colleagues, maintaining a calendar of events, taking notes, capturing a photo, using Bluetooth connectivity to send a photo to a friend’s mobile phone.)
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements Evidence of achievement can be derived from a variety of sources. Learners who use their IT skills directly in their day-to-day work can prove their competence whilst doing so. Alternatively learners can use scenarios and knowledge tests — or a mixture of both — to demonstrate competence.
Assessment methodology All ITQ units may be assessed using any method, or combination of methods, which clearly demonstrates that the learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met. Whilst assessors are required to have a sound understanding of the unit requirements and be able to give appropriate feedback to learners, they do not have to be A1 qualified. However, ideally every assessor should have ITQ Level 3 or equivalent in order to be able to adequately assess at that level and below.
BE034975 – Specification – Edexcel BTEC Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Award, Certificate and Diploma 183 for IT Users (ITQ) (QCF) – Issue 2 – March 2013 © Pearson Education Limited 2013