ECDL Extra

ECDL Extra
ECDL Extra is a full level 2 qualification designed to assess the core applications that a user requires: Word Processing Software (Word); Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Presentation Software (PowerPoint) and Improving Productivity using IT. Improving Productivity using IT gives the chance to use your skills in combining applications to produce a professional looking document. This qualification provides the candidate with a full level 2 qualification. There is an optional database (Access) module.

What does the course involve?
This is a practical qualification that involves using the applications to produce documents. The class all work together and each unit is covered and then a timed assessment sat before moving onto the next module.

What will I study?
Word Processing (Word) This module includes working with documents, enhancing productivity, Adding and editing text, styles, adding and formatting tables, insering an object, mail merge, page setup and printing.

Spreadsheet Software (Excel) This module includes working with spreadsheets, enhancing productivity, inserting, selecting, editing and sorting data, moving and copying data, using rows, columns, worksheets, formulas and functions, formatting, alignment, borders, page setup and printing.

Presentation Software (PowerPoint) This module includes working with presentations, enhancing productivity, views, slides, master slides, handling and formatting text, lists, tables, charts, organisation charts, drawing, preparation of the slide show, setting up and printing.

Improving Productivity Using IT There are three elements to this module. They are: Objectives for using IT - understanding the context in which IT is to be used or the conditions that may affect the way IT is to be used; understanding what outcome needs to be developed, and the expectations and requirements that the outcome must meet; Application of IT skills and knowledge - understanding what is involved in a piece of work and the best way to get it done; Evaluation of the use of IT - being able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the use of IT, including identifying improvements to inform future work.

Database Software (Access) Optional This unit is optional and does not need to be taken to gain the ECDL Extra qualification. The unit covers: Key concepts of a database, database organisation, operation, relationships, working with databases, common tasks, records, design, queries, forms, reports, data exports, printing.

What are the entry requirements for ECDL Extra?

• Previous experience or skills are essential

How is the course assessed?

• Practical test at the end of each module

What else do I need to know?
New syllabus 5
ECDL Extra is the new version of ECDL Part 2. ECDL Part 1 and 2 used to make up the original ECDL qualification. The new syllabus 5 now makes the ECDL Extra a qualification in its own right. This qualification covers the office applications, computer basics, internet and email and IT Security are covered in ECDL Essentials.

What other costs are there?
Materials
Approx £19 for a book (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have used a computer before the start of this course?
Yes. This course covers a lot of information and has timed assessments at the end of each module. Those with little or no computer experience may find CLAIT the better course to start with.

Do I need access to a computer at home to attend this course?
It would allow revision of the tasks covered in college but is not a requirement. Taught classes do require work to be done outside of the classroom, but our adult facilities do have computers that can be used outside of the classroom time.

How is the course assessed?
There is a 45 minute assessment at the end of each module.

Do you take the assessments for all the modules at the same time?
No, each assessment is taken at the end of a module before moving on to the next module.

What happens if I fail an assessment?
We provide feedback and guidance on what to practice and then we will arrange a resit. This is normally done outside of the usual class time.
Exam Board = BCS

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