ICT ENTRY Foundation

Vocational qualification

In Leicester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Leicester

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Regent Road, LE1 7LW

Start date

On request

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Course programme

ICT ENTRY Foundation
  • Entry level course
  • One or two years
  • Progression Level 1 Certificate/Diploma FLT
  • Exam board Edexcel
  • 4 periods a week
  • This course is offered within the Maths, ITC and Science Division

Course outline
This course lasts for a period of one year, where students gain a practical knowledge of ICT. There are several modules to be studied; each one requires an assignment to be completed. The modules taught are:
Introduction to Using ICT Systems
Introduction to Using Spreadsheet Software
Introduction to Using Word Processing Software
Introduction to Using Desk Top Publishing Applications
Introduction to Selecting Information Using the Internet
Introduction to Using the Internet
Health and Safety Awareness
Introduction to Personal Budgeting and Money Management
Waxing and Polishing a Car Exterior

Teaching styles
Group work; individual learning; e-learning; teacher led; student led.

Assessment
100% coursework assignments for all three modules.

Subject combinations
English and Mathematics are often studied alongside this course. These can be at entry level or 2-year GCSE.

Resources and facilities
Library; classroom text books; software-related exercises; intranet; well equipped classrooms with up-to-date ICT equipment

Progression

The course allows students with a possible progression to a suitable Level 1 course in ICT, Business and Health & Social Care.

Entry requirements
No grades are required as such. However a good understanding of English will be needed.

ICT ENTRY Foundation

Price on request