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ITQ

ITQ. Fit for Business IT user qualification. ITQ. …a new approach … a tailored solution ………… IT User Skills …………….. An NVQ-but radically different. ITQ The Challenge. IT User NVQ demand plummeting. IT users at work soaring. 20 million. 25,000 p.a. (1997). 2,000 p.a. (2003).

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ITQ

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  1. ITQ Fit for Business IT user qualification

  2. ITQ • …a new approach • … a tailored solution • ………… IT User Skills • …………….. An NVQ-but radically different

  3. ITQ The Challenge IT User NVQ demand plummeting IT users at work soaring 20 million 25,000 p.a. (1997) 2,000 p.a. (2003)

  4. ITQ The Challenge IT NVQ demand plummeting IT users at work soaring Employers demanding Level 2 IT user skills Only 1 in 10 adults has Level 2 IT user skills 20 million 25,000 p.a. (1997) 2,000 p.a. (2003)

  5. ITQ Approach • Employer focus • Partnership and collaboration • Innovation • In-depth market testing • Total solution – product and market.

  6. Relevance of ITQ • Market size and need • Trailblazer of things to come • Developing provider capacity and employer engagement

  7. ITQ Pilot • 3500 Adults • 200 employers • 17 Local LSCs in 7 regions • 40 training providers – FE, WBL and Private.

  8. ITQ Pilot-Feedback Strategic Fit • Local Benefits • Enhanced Employer Engagement • Enhanced Provider Capacity • Local Market Demand

  9. ITQ Result • Market ready, popular IT user qualification for work, and it’s an NVQ! • Points system enables true flexibility • Customisable to fit employer requirements • 90% retention rate on 3400 person pilot • Achievements in 3 months • Delivery possible for >>£500 per head • Market positive…seeing real benefits

  10. “ITQ has made my life much easier! ITQ people are no longer asking others for help. They’re doing their job better and more efficiently.” Company manager

  11. “The response has been incredible and demand continues to rise.” Private training company

  12. ITQ Future • Ambition to see market grow to • 50,000 in 2004/05 and to • 100,000 annually by 2006/07 • Vision: employers fund market themselves, with LSC supporting in line with priorities.

  13. ITQ and Skills • Raising business productivity • Employability • Employer engagement • Level 2 & 3 focus • Fits into Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks • E-learning • ICT as 3rd Basic Skill • Transforming vocational qualifications • Provider capacity and quality

  14. Contactswww.e-skills.com/itq • Colin Biddulph, ITQ Project Manager, LSC Colin.biddulph@lsc.gov.uk 024 7682 3285 • Christine Sanderson, ITQ Project Manager, e-skills UK Christine.sanderson@e-skills.com 020 7963 8920 • David Libbert, ITQ Project Director, LSC David.libber@lsc.gov.uk 020 7904 0641

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