Useful links

List of Awarding Bodies who will be able to put you in touch with providers.

Details of all IT User qualifications and units from the National Database of Accredited Qualifications at www.ndaq.org.uk

National Occupational Standards are available at http://nos.e-skills.com. The 2008 revision of the standards is in progress; comment on the revised standards at http://nos2008.e-skills.com

A full searchable list of Awarding Body approved ITQ providers

ITQ for Life

Join the discussion forum on the ICT Skill for Life website at www.ictsfl.org.uk

Regional ITQ websites

These sites have a wealth of training materials, resources and local case studies.

West Midlands: www.itqwestmidlands.co.uk

South East: www.itqforyou.co.uk

Using e-skills Passport

All the documents, resources and information you need to find out more.

Help with funding

These organisations in your area may be able to assist with finding appropriate funding for ITQ/SVQ/Apprenticeship;

• Regional Development Agency (RDA)
• Scottish Enterprise (SE)
• Local Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
• Train to Gain funding is available through a local broker, further information is available from http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/  
• Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
• Business Link Advisor
• Local FE College, visit www.hero.ac.uk or www.hefce.ac.uk
• Local Private Training Provider

Organisations

The following organisations work closely with e-skills UK in raising awareness of ITQ, holding events and conferences featuring ITQ, developing resources and supporting ITQ centres: 

learndirect offers the flexibility of online learning as well as the assessment of competence in the workplace.

AoC NILTA

Association of Colleges

Association of Learning Providers

Learning and Skills Network

National Institute of Adult and Continuing Education

 

Last modified: 03 Jun 2008