OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAiT)

This enables learners to build their confidence. New CLAiT has been redeveloped to produce a qualification that provides a far clearer progression route to Level 2 at both unit level and whole qualification level.

It is designed to fit the needs ofthe employer and candidate.

Aims:

• Develop a candidate’s knowledge of standard IT hardware and software and their ability to operate equipment correctly and safely.
• Develop a candidate’s knowledge of a range of different software applications and their ability to use different applications effectively to complete tasks.
• Develop a candidate’s ability to manage documents and data in a variety of applications.
• Develop a candidate’s ability to enter data accurately.
• Develop a candidate’s skills and knowledge in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations.
• Encourage progression by assisting the development of skills and knowledge that learners will need to undertake further study.

In order to achieve a OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAiT) candidates are required to achieve three units, the core unit (unit one) plus two additional optional units. Candidates can also achieve an OCR Level 1 Diploma for IT Users (New CLAiT) by achieving five units, the core unit plus four additional optional units. Certification is also available for single units. Each unit is regarded as a worthwhile achievement in its own right and candidates have the option of achieving as many or as few units as are appropriate for their own learning needs or employment situation.

Mandatory unit:

• Unit 1 – File management and e-document production

Optional units:

• Unit 2 - Creating spreadsheets and graphs
• Unit 3 – Database manipulation
• Unit 4 – e-publication creation
• Unit 5 – Create an e-presentation
• Unit 6 – e-image creation
• Unit 7 – Web page creation
• Unit 8 – Online communication
• Unit 9 – Computing fundamentals
• Unit 10 – Key applications
• Unit 11 – Living online

There are no general rules for the combination of optional units, with the exception of units 8 and 11, where only ONE of these units can be claimed towards either of the full certificate or the full diploma.

20 guided hours per unit will be required to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to demonstrate each assessment objective successfully, which is followed by a three-hour assessment. However, this figure is for guidance only and will vary depending on individual candidate.