| Name of Course: | ECDL |
| Provider: | North Devon Pathfinder Trust |
| Awarding body: | British Computer Society |
| Qualification: | European Computer Driving Licence |
| What is the ECDL? | |
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The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) an internationally accepted certificate. It can simplify employment procedures and assure the employer that applicants and staff have the necessary level of knowledge and competence to use common computer applications. The ECDL is a certificate of knowledge and proven competence and is based on a single agreed Syllabus. The ECDL qualification comprises two parts which are recognised qualifications in their own right. These are known as the BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users and the BCS Level 2 Certificate for It Users. The units of these two qualifications relate directly to the 7 modules that make up the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). A further unit Using IT forms the final module to achieving the full BCS Level 2 Certificate for It Users. |
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| What are the benefits? | |
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Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of life. The ECDL is an information technology certificate for all citizens. It is intended for those who need to, or wish to, know how to use a personal computer. It is suitable for people from every work discipline, for people entering the job market, and for all ages. Some of the benefits of the ECDL are that it provides:
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| How is the course taught? | |
| Each module of the course is taught using on-line materials from Learndirect which you work through at your own pace, at times to suit you, with a tutor on hand to support you when you require assistance. | |
| How is your learning assessed? | |
| Each module has a series of practice assessments to test your knowledge. You will submit these to the Centre tutors for marking. Through discussion with your tutor you will decide when to take each exam. | |
| How long will the course take? | |
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This depends on how fast you want to work through the materials - you set your own deadlines. You can start a course at any time of the year and choose the times to study to fit with other commitments you have. The estimated time for completion for Level 1 is 40 hours and for Level 2 90 hours. |
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| What are the entry requirements? | |
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There are no entry requirements and you can start as an absolute beginner though you may wish to study the entry level CLAIT course first. If you are already computer literate or have skills in a specific I.C.T. area you may not need to study for some of the modules. |
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| Where can you get further information? | |
| Either by telephoning Ilfracombe (01271) 879897 / Braunton (01271) 815812 / Torrington & Westward Ho! (01805) 626120 / Barnstaple (01271) 345851 / Okehampton (08137) 53276 or calling in at the centres. | |
Module 1 Basic Concepts of Information Technology (ECDL Level 1) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
know
about
the
basic
physical
make-up
of
a
personal
computer
and
understand
some
of
the
basic
concepts
of
Information
Technology
(IT)
such
as
data
storage
and
memory,
the
context
for
computer-based
software
applications
in
society,
and
the
uses
of
information
networks
within
computing.
The
candidate
shall
also
appreciate
how
IT
systems
are
found
in
everyday
situations
and
how
personal
computers
can
affect
health.
The
candidate
shall
be
aware
of
some
of
the
security
and
legal
issues
associated
with
computers. |
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Module 2 Using the Computer and Managing Files (ECDL Level 1) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
knowledge
and
competence
in
using
the
basic
functions
of
a
personal
computer
and
its
operating
system.
The
candidate
shall
be
able
to
operate
effectively
within
the
desktop
environment.
He
or
she
shall
be
able
to
manage
and
organise
files
and
directories/folders
and
know
how
to
copy,
move
and
delete
files
and
directories/folders.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
the
ability
to
work
with
desktop
icons
and
to
manipulate
windows.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
the
ability
to
use
search
features,
simple
editing
tools
and
print
management
facilities
available
within
the
operating
system. |
| Module 7 Information & Communication (ECDL Level 1) |
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is
divided
in
two
sections.
The
first
section,
Information,
requires
the
candidate
to
accomplish
basic
Web
search
tasks
using
a
Web
browser
application
and
available
search
engine
tools,
to
bookmark
search
results
and
to
print
Web
pages
and
search
reports.
The
second
section,
Communication,
requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
their
ability
to
use
electronic
mail
software
to
send
and
receive
messages,
to
attach
documents
or
files
to
a
message
and
to
organize
and
manage
message
folders
or
directories
within
electronic
mail
software. |
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Module 3 Word Processing (ECDL Level 2) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
the
ability
to
use
a
word
processing
application
on
a
personal
computer.
He
or
she
shall
understand
and
be
able
to
accomplish
basic
operations
associated
with
creating,
formatting
and
finishing
a
word
processing
document
ready
for
distribution.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
competence
in
using
some
of
the
more
advanced
features
associated
with
word
processing
applications
such
as
creating
standard
tables,
using
pictures
and
images
within
a
document,
importing
objects
and
using
mail
merge
tools. |
| Module 4 Spreadsheets (ECDL Level 2) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
understand
the
basic
concepts
of
spreadsheets
and
to
demonstrate
the
ability
to
use
a
spreadsheet
application
on
a
personal
computer.
He
or
she
shall
understand
and
be
able
to
accomplish
basic
operations
associated
with
developing,
formatting
and
using
a
spreadsheet.
The
candidate
shall
be
able
to
accomplish
standard
mathematical
and
logical
operations
using
basic
formulas
and
functions.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
competence
in
using
some
of
the
more
advanced
features
of
a
spreadsheet
application
such
as
importing
objects,
and
creating
graphs
and
charts. This
module
is
assessed
with
a
practical
assessment
which
is
undertaken
and
marked
at
the
local
test
centre. |
| Module 5 Databases (ECDL Level 2) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
understand
the
basic
concepts
of
databases
and
demonstrate
the
ability
to
use
a
database
on
a
personal
computer.
The
module
is
divided
in
two
sections;
the
first
section
tests
the
candidate's
ability
to
design
and
plan
a
simple
database
using
a
standard
database
package;
the
second
section
requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
that
he
or
she
can
retrieve
information
from
an
existing
database
by
using
the
query,
select
and
sort
tools
available
in
the
data-base.
The
candidate
shall
also
be
able
to
create
and
modify
reports. |
| Module 6 Presentations (ECDL Level 2) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
competence
in
using
presentation
tools
on
a
personal
computer.
The
candidate
shall
be
able
to
accomplish
basic
tasks
such
as
creating,
formatting
and
preparing
presentations
for
distribution
and
display.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
the
ability
to
create
a
variety
of
presentations
for
different
target
audiences
or
situations.
The
candidate
shall
demonstrate
the
ability
to
accomplish
basic
operations
with
graphics
and
charts
and
to
use
various
slide
show
effects. |
| Module E Using IT (BCS Level 2 Certificate for It Users) |
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requires
the
candidate
to
demonstrate
the
knowledge
and
understanding
of
a
series
of
theoretical
elements
such
as
legal
issues
associated
with
computing,
health
and
safety
and
good
practice.
Additionally
the
candidate
will
be
required
to
demonstrate
their
understanding
of
integration
between
computer
applications
and
the
relevant
of
each
to
everyday
tasks. |