Last updated 16th September 2005
by Helen Nichols
Version 2 website
Launch 22nd October 2001

The main differences in what you must do at the different levels is described below:

Level 1 You must be able to: find, enter, explore and develop relevant information, present information, including text images and numbers, using appropriate layouts and save information.

Level 2 You must be able to: identify suitable sources, carry out effective searches and select relevant information, bring together, explore and develop information, and derive new information, present combined information, including text, images and numbers, in a consistent way.

Level 3 You must be able to plan and carry through a substantial activity that requires you to: plan, and use different sources and appropriate techniques to search for and select information, based on judgements of relevance and quality, use automated routines to enter and bring together information, and create and use appropriate methods to explore, develop and exchange information, develop the structure and content of your presentation, using others’ views to guide refinements, and information from different sources.

When do I use the Key Skill Information Technology?
Using a computer to:

• do a presentation - CV, personal statement, report, newsletter etc.
• do accounts
• store, sort & retrieve information
• design something