Level 1 IT and Media

Create. Communicate. Move forward.

This practical IT and Creative Media qualification builds confidence, independence, and employability skills while introducing learners to digital technology and media. Through hands‑on coursework, learners develop teamwork, organisation, and communication skills alongside creating websites, presentations, spreadsheets, and media projects.

Learners develop core skills such as organisation, teamwork, communication, and planning through units including Being Organised, Working with Others, and Developing a Personal Progression Plan. The IT-focused units introduce key digital skills through activities such as Using Digital Communication Technologies, Creating a Spreadsheet, and Creating a website.

Creative media units, including Creating a Storyboard, Designing an Interactive Presentation, and Shooting a Short Film allow learners to explore creativity and media production.

Modules

• Being organised
• Developing a personal progression plan
• Working with others
• Researching a topic using digital communication technologies
• Creating a spreadsheet
• Creating a website
• Creating a storyboard
• Designing an interactive presentation
• Shooting a short film

Assessment is coursework-based and practical.

GCSE Grade 2 in English and Maths or successful completion of an Entry Level 3 Programme with a positive behaviour and attendance record.

On completion, learners will have a portfolio of work and clear progression routes to Level 2 courses, apprenticeships, or further training in IT and media.