

Information Technology plays an integral role in all industries and therefore provides an interesting and rewarding career with progression opportunities.
The aim of OCRs ITQ qualification is to:
• Recognise the application of a range of IT user
skills, knowledge and understanding
• Increase levels of skills in basic desktop technology
• Improve security management and IT support
processes and tools
Apprenticeship Framework:
NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3
Functional Skills – NVQ 2: English & Maths Level 1
NVQ 3: English & Maths Level 2
A mandatory unit must be achieved at
the level of the qualification:
ITQ Diploma Mandatory Unit:
• Improving productivity using IT
Plus a range of optional units to suit your job role.

Apprenticeships are Good for Business,
and that’s a fact!
83% of employers rely on their Apprenticeships
programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future (Poplus Survey).
Training your workforce has many benefits including:
• Increased productivity
• Improved skills and knowledge
• Motivated staff
• Minimal staff turnover and workplace accidents
• Transfer skills from an ageing workforce
Download the ITQ leaflet.
For more information please call our employer hotline on 0800 0735712
or email busdev@wigan-leigh.ac.uk
If you are a student and want to apply for an apprenticeship please visit our student section.
