OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Plus)

Course information:
OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Plus)

Course summary:
The OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLaIT Plus) course consists of 8 individual units. Each of these units normally takes approximately 30 hours to complete (usually 15 sessions of 2 hours) and is regarded as an individual achievement in its own right. To achieve a certificate qualification, you are required to complete 3 units; the core unit plus 2 additional units.

Course content:
The CLaIT 2006 qualification has been designed to allow you to gain skills and test the practical use of a wide range of common software applications. The units are as follows:
Core Unit: Integrated e-Document Production
Optional Units: Manipulating Spreadsheets and Graphs
Creating and Using a Database
Creating and Using a Database
e-Publication Design
Create an e-Presentation
e-Image Manipulation
Website Creation
Electronic Communication

Course structure:

By Open Learning
Individual units take approximately 30 hours to complete.
The Centres opening hours are as follows:

The Learning Centre


Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
8am-10pm 8am-10pm 8am-10pm 8am-10pm 8am-9pm 10am-3pm

Jarrow Centre

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
9am - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 8pm 9am - 5pm 9am-4.30pm CLOSED

STC St Hildas

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am-4.30pm CLOSED

STC Harton

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
1pm-3pm 6pm-8pmCLOSEDCLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Assessment procedure:
The OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLaIT PLUS 2006) is designed to assess IT skills in a practical way for anyone who wishes to use computers and information technology. Evidence of competence in the CLaIT Plus 2006 course is assessed by the completion of self-assessment and marked sample assignments as well as an exam to end each unit.

Entry requirements:
Although there are no formal entry requirements for CLaIT Plus 2006, it should be noted that these units assume familiarity with IT concepts as required to gain the CLaIT Plus 2006 qualification. It is recommended that students complete the core unit 'Integrated e-Document Production' first.

Qualifications achieved:
Certificate for IT Users (CLAiT Plus)

Progression opportunities:
You will have the comprehensive knowledge and skills to be able to use computers in an IT - based workplace.
The course also provides a broad basis for those intending to go on to specialised and more advanced studies.
We are offering BCS Certificate in using IT (ECDL Advanced). this is a Level 3 course and can be studied either Open Learning or as a class.

Free study and financial support:
Many part-time students at South Tyneside College do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, depending on the course and the number of hours a week you study, you may be eligible for an Adult Learners†Grant. Please ask us about free study and financial support when you apply.