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CLAiT
(Computer Literacy and Information Technology)
Who is the course for?
This course is designed to boost your IT confidence and is suitable for individuals with little previous experience. It is also appropriate as a follow-on from Computers for the Terrified.
What does the course aim to do?
You will develop your IT skills, gaining knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office. You will gain more confidence through practically based tasks and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
What will be covered?
The qualification has a core unit (File Management and e-Document Production) and then you will require two additional units for the Certificate or four additional units for the Diploma. Units include:
- Creating Spreadsheets and Graphs
- Database Manipulation
- e-Publication Creation
- Create an e-Presentation
- On-line Communication
This course is available during flexi learning sessions.
Mondays 13.30 - 15.30
Tuesdays 10.00 - 12.00 and 18.00 - 21.00
Wednesdays 13.30 - 15.30 and 18.00 - 21.00
Thursdays 10.00 - 12.00
Students will work through textbooks at their own pace with a tutor present for support when required.
It may be possible to use the training room at other times, but there will not be a tutor available for support.
What are the final qualifications?
OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT 2006) or the OCR Level 1 Diploma for IT Users (CLAIT 2006)
How will I be assessed?
For three or five of the units, depending on Certificate or Diploma, you will be assessed by OCR set practical assignments. You can complete the assignments when you feel ready to.
Each unit normally requires 10 to 15 hours study.
Will I have to study at home?
No, however you may wish to use some time at home to practice the skills you have learnt in class. Alternatively you can use the computers at e-Pewsey to practice.
How much does the course cost?
£90.00 for a Certificate or £130 for a Diploma
You may be entitled to a fee remission if you are in receipt
of certain benefits.
Are there any additional costs?
No
What course can I do next?
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL Level 2)