CLAIT Certificate for IT User Level 1

Vocational qualification

In Cirencester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cirencester

The course revolves around resource based learning to carry out practical tasks with tutor support. The course can be taken in taught classes or by open learning. Students build up their knowledge, working at their own pace and when ready, take an assessment to achieve their chosen unit certification. Importance is placed on the accuracy within your work as you carry out the tasks. To achieve.

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Location

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Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
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Fosse Way Campus Stroud Road, GL7 1XA

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Course programme


CLAIT (Certificate for IT User) Level 1
A course that is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of IT and wish to improve their IT skills for the workplace or for use at home. There is one mandatory unit (file management and word processing) you also study spreadsheets and then choose an optional unit. CLAIT is not suitable for total beginners and you will need to practice outside of the lessons. It is advised that all students joining a taught CLAIT class should enrol on the Preparing to Learn IT course first.

What does the course involve?
The course revolves around resource based learning to carry out practical tasks with tutor support. The course can be taken in taught classes or by open learning. Students build up their knowledge, working at their own pace and when ready, take an assessment to achieve their chosen unit certification. Importance is placed on the accuracy within your work as you carry out the tasks. To achieve the certificate you need to pass a mandatory unit plus two optional units. Students are required to practice outside of the class to achieve tht qualification. Taught classes include the mandatory unit (word processing and file management), spreadsheets and one optional unit.

What will I study?
Mandatory Unit - File Management and e-Document Production. This involves creating folders and organising files, creating a document, formatting and making amendments to an existing document.

Optional Units Then choose two more units from the following list: Spreadsheets and Graphs (Excel), Database (Access), Create an e-Publication (Publisher), e-Presentations (PowerPoint), Online Communication (Internet & E-mail).

How is the course assessed?
  • Practical test at the end of each module
What other costs are there?
Materials
£18.00 book (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any books?
Students are encouraged to buy their own books to enable study at home.

Do I have to sit a formal exam?
Assessments are taken in normal class time when the student is ready.

Do I need any prior qualifications?
Some previous experience is necessary. It is advised that all students joining a taught CLAIT class should enrol on the Preparing to Learn IT course first.

What do I go onto after I finish this course?
You could progress onto CLAIT Level 2 or ECDL.

Will I need to practice outside of the class times?
Yes students will need to practice outside of the normal class times. Only by practising the new skills learnt will you be able to carry out tasks in a confident and timely manner.
Exam Board = OCR

This information is believed to be correct. Cirencester College continually updates and reviews its provision to ensure that it meets the needs of the community. Therefore the right to amend, change or delete learning programmes, accreditation routes or terms and conditions relating to entitlement to study is reserved at all times. We aim to provide open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for the whole community over the age of 16 regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.

CLAIT Certificate for IT User Level 1

Price on request