CLAiT Certificate

CLAiT Certificate


Who is this course for?
The course is designed to develop computer basics and introduce the student to the main office IT skills.

What previous knowledge/experience are required?
Students must be familiar with using a computer on a regular basis and have some knowledge of using word processing packages, spreadsheets and databases or if not we recommend they complete the Introduction to Computing Course before commencing New CLAIT.

What is the level of the course?
Level 1 IT Users Certificate. This is comparable to an NVQ Level 1 or a Foundation GNVQ.

What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it?
Unit 1 : File Management and e-document production Unit 2 : Creating Spreadsheets and graphs Unit 3 : Database manipulation Each student will work with his or her own computer.

What teaching and learning methods will be used on the course?
At the WMC we employ a wide variety of Teaching & Learning strategies. These include practical classes, lectures, 1:1 tutorials, Computer Based Training using on line resources, project work and assessment of portfolios.

How will we assess your progress on the course?
You can expect your tutor to give you oral and written feedback both individually and as a group. At the completion of each module of study students will take an exam.

What type of qualification will passing this course give me?
The course leads to the OCR certificate in Computer Literacy. To complete the certificate, students must complete all three units.

What extra study/practice do we expect you to do outside the class?
Students need to commit to making time outside of class to practice; at home or in the college using the ICT facilities.

What can I do after completing this course?
BCS ECDL Part 1, Graphic Introduction courses, Photoshop.

Are there any other costs? (e.g. materials, equipment or books I need to buy before or during the course)
Text Book : Learning to Pass New CLAiT 2006, Units 1-3 by Ruksana Patel Cost : £19.99 Published by Heinemann. ISBN 0 43508271 x Students will need to have purchased the book by week two.

Are there any other requirements?
You are required to attend every lesson on time.