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ITQ 2009at Bilston Resource Centre

Information Technology NVQ 2009

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WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?

This course is for:

those already with basic IT experience

who wish to build skills and confidence in using computers at work or at home

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START THE COURSE? Need to be able to understand basics of

computing, How to use a mouse effectively Understand how to use menus and on screen

selection tools Knowledge all of the main keys on the

keyboard Minimum Entry Level 3 reading ability

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HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED? The course is broken in to units covering different

aspects of Office Productivity software.

To gain a full course certificate You must complete:

A. Mandatory unit 1

B. Complete 2 other optional units of your choice.

Units can be studied in the order of your choice

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MANDATORY UNIT

File Management and E-Document Production.

Learn how to carry out the most common tasks using a word processor. Learn how to keep work organised.

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Optional Units 2 &3

2 - Creating Spreadsheets & Graphs.

Learn how to monitor, plan, perform calculations and create graphs.

3 - Database Manipulation.

Learn how to create simple database systems to store and retrieve useful sets of information.

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Optional Units 3 to 6

4 - E-Publication Creation. Learn how to create posters, cards and adverts.

5 - E-Presentation Creation. Learn how to create slideshows with pictures

and words

6 - E-Image Creation (not currently available)

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Optional Units 7 & 8

7 - Web Page Creation.

Learn how to create simple websites using text images and links.

8 - Online Communication.

Learn how to use outlook email client and the internet to search for information

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WHAT ENVIRONMENT WILL I BE LEARNING IN?

Learning is individualised Each student will complete a learning plan

to outline learning aims Learn at your own speed You choose the units you wish to study

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HOW WILL I LEARN?

Following guides and practical exercises

Tutor demonstrations and explanations

Studying information in provided books and resources

Preparing for assessment with mock examinations and revision

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HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

No fixed time to complete course or units

Varies according to student prior learning, attendance and motivation

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Guided Learning Hours The table below indicates the range of guided learning hours (GLH)

applicable to the ITQ 2009 qualifications.

QUALIFICATION GUIDED LEARNING HOURS

Level 1 ITQ Award 60-70

Level 1 ITQ Certificate 100-110

Level 1 ITQ Diploma 250-275

Level 2 ITQ Award 70-80

Level 2 ITQ Certificate 120-130

Level 2 ITQ Diploma 280-285

Level 3 ITQ Award 85-90

Level 3 ITQ Certificate 185-200

Level 3 ITQ Diploma 300-320

SESSIONS

35

55

130

40

65

140

45

95

155

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DO I HAVE TO DO EXAMS? To complete a unit; students must pass a live

assignment.

It’s a practical test or exam that is taken in the classroom in Business like environment

Taken at a time when student and tutor are confident of success

Live assignments can be taken across several sessions and students may use their own notes.

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What if I make mistakes?

Grade is pass or fail for each unit

Most students pass on first attempt

Any unit live assignments can be re-sat using a different paper

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LIVE ASSIGNMENT MARKING Live assignments are marked for errors

Allowed 4 minor accuracy errors

Not allowed any major errors

A Major error is an error in work that would make the work not fit for purpose in a real-life situation

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED?

Assignments are marked internally – you will normally be notified of an expected result within 10 days

Assignments are also marked externally by the OCR examination board

Assignments are batch submitted to OCR at regular intervals

We receive certificates from OCR within a month of submission

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ATTENDANCE AND BOOKING Students are allowed to book up to 2 computer

sessions per week

Sessions are 2 hours each

Starting at 10am, 12pm, 2pm

2 extra sessions on Monday evenings at 4pm and 6pm

Recommended minimum attendance of 2 sessions per week

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Booking and Cancellation

Sessions are booked using the computer booking sheets

If you are unable to attend telephone us in advance so your seat can be booked by another student.

You do not need to give a reason why you can’t attend

Telephone: 01902 353705 .

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LATENESS

Please let us know if you think you will be more than 15 minutes late for a booked session

Any seats that are unclaimed 15 mins after a session starts are made available to students who wish to extend their session or to clients who want to make use of the IT facilities

for jobsearch activity.

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What Can I Do After I pass 3 Units?

ECDL Advanced

OCR Text Processing (Business Professional)

Continue study with BRC Study more units to gain Diploma

Move on to the more complex Level 2

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CAN I DO THE SAME COURSE SOMEWHERE ELSE?

Courses available at: Wolverhampton College

ITQ – Chubb Building ECDL

Wolverhampton Adult Education Service ITQ ECDL

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VENUES IN DUDLEY

Dudley College ECDL ITQ

The Savoy Centre, Dudley ITQ

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