Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

MODE OF STUDY Short Course
FE LEVEL iTQ Certificate Level 2
DURATION 16 weeks
START DATE(S) 9th February 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED You will need to attend Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10.00am - 2.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 12 hours per week
TOTAL FEE Call for details - Concessionary fees are available to those in reciept of certain benefits or who do not already hold a level 2 qualification.
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE Price On Application
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY City & Guilds + Microsoft
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is not suitable for beginners. Applicants must have successfully completed a Level 1 IT course, such as Level 1 iTQ Certificate in IT User Skills or, have previous office software experience and be looking to upgrade their current skills. Good English language skills are essential and applicants will be asked to sit a short IT, literacy and numeracy diagnostic assessment to ensure the course is right for them.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Achieve recognition through the City & Guilds and prove your office IT skills with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualifications in core office software(currently Office 2003).

This course covers all the key software needed to be efficient in the work place especially where IT skills are desirable or essential. Learn how to manage your files, gain an understanding of basic software and security precautions when going on-line. Develop good working practice using the four key Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) units, giving you all the necessary skills to use the software effectively in a work environment. Modules currently offered are:

Module 1 - Microsoft Word 2003
Module 2 - Excel 2003
Module 3 - PowerPoint 2003
Module 4 - Outlook 2003
Module 5 - Select & use IT. This is a [mandatory] practical task based module that allows you to demonstrate the skills learnt to complete a work based task.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Progression from this course would be the BCS Level 3 iTQ Award or Certificate for IT Users where you can specialise in two or more of the core software applications you have already learnt. Alternately you may wish to diversify into IT support with the CompTIA Level 1 Strata or Level 2 A+ course or specialise in web and media design with our Level 2 & 3 City & Guilds or the Adobe Certified Associate course. Whichever route you choose the Level 2 iTQ will be a great help.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE 1 x practical assignment, 5 x online assessments