The services offered
Based within Cambridge Regional College, EAST Trg delivers bespoke/tailored IT and Computing training programmes across the Eastern region both on employers’ premises and at CRC. This training can lead to nationally recognised qualifications (City & Guilds) at various levels or support a company to improve skills of employees for example when rolling out a new operating system.
What is ITQ and how can it work for you?
ITQ is a business-focused qualification that can be tailor made to meet all spheres of business needs as well as the needs of individuals. Based around all forms of technology the qualification can be applied to any working environment.
ITQ works on a points basis where learners select the units and customise the qualification to meet their needs. Each unit has a points value from which each learner must achieve 30 points for level 2 and 50 points for level 3. These can be selected over three levels depending on their individual skills and experience. In addition, company bespoke technology can be used and accredited to the qualification, therefore gaining recognition for tasks that are carried out on a regular basis: this might include Data Management, Customer Service or Production Systems.
Assessors/trainers will come to your business location on a weekly/fortnightly basis and deliver personalised training with learners on a one-to-one basis or in small groups based around their/company requirements.
- College case study by LSC - Download case study PDF
The qualifications available
- Information Technology Qualification (ITQ) Practitioner | PDF
| Level 2 | Level 3 | Apprenticeship | Adv. Apprenticeship | - Information Technology Qualification (ITQ) User | PDF
| Level 2 | Level 3 | Apprenticeship | Adv. Apprenticeship |
Examples of short courses/support provided
- One Day Bespoke Packages, Microsoft Packages and Office Packages
Apprenticeships aged 16-24
- ITQ Professional Apprenticeship | PDF
- ITQ User Apprenticeship
Case studies of firms worked with
- John Lewis - Download case study PDF
- Axiom - Download case study PDF
- Grant Instruments - Download case study PDF
- Clare College - Download case study PDF
Costs
For many employers EAST Trg can deliver this training FREE OF CHARGE depending on the employers eligibility of train to gain criteria. For further information on this please contact jpritchard@camre.ac.uk
Awards won
- Training Quality Standard (TQS) | website
- unionlearn Quality Award (UQA) | PDF
- Gold Medal of Excellence - City & Guilds | PDF
EAST Trg works closely with the Sector Skills Council with responsibility for IT (e-skills) and has played a vital part in the development of ITQ as an industry standard qualification for staff using electronic technology in their working lives. This relationship has resulted in a Master Practitioners Award and a lead role in the National Trials for the implementation of ITQ as well as the Introduction of QCF.
