Part Time European Computer Driving Licence (Flexible It) (H)

This course is for you if:
You wish to gain the internationally recognised IT qualification.
You have a good understanding of computer software and you can already use Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database and E-mail programmes.
The course is open to everyone who has successfully completed a level 1 course such as CLAIT or its equivalent and wants a broader European-wide, industry-recognised qualification. The ECDL consists of eight modules, which lead to the qualification.
The course is divided into 2 parts:

Part 1

• Basic Concepts of IT
• Using the Computer and Managing Files
• Information and Communication

Part 2

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database
• Presentation
• Using IT

Course Code: L20284

Timetable:
Tue 18:00 - 21:00

Course Location: Hammersmith

Course Duration (s): 11 weeks, 13 weeks, 15 weeks

Course Start Date (s):
5th January 2010: Thursday 10am to 1pm

6th January 2010: Wednesday 6pm to 9pm

The course runs for 21 weeks and will cover ECDL Part 1 (6 weeks) and ECDL Part 2 (15 weeks)

Home EU Fee (per year): £144 - £307

International Non-EU Fee (per year): £330 - £990

Exam fee (per year): £48 - £56

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.

About the course:
Part 1
Basic Concepts of IT
You will learn about:

• Hardware and Software
• Memory, Storage and Performance
• Information Networks
• Computers in Everyday Life
• IT and Society
• Security, Copyright and the Law

Using the Computer and Managing Files
You will learn about:

• Windows
• Working with Files and Folders
• Saving
• Finding Files
• Information and Settings
• Printing

Information and Communication
You will learn about:

• The World Wide Web
• Searh Engines
• E-mail and attachments

Part 2
Word Processing
You will learn about:

• Layout, Headers and Footers, Tab, Indents and Margins
• Managing text
• Changing the appearance of text
• Spelling and Grammar
• Adding and Importing Text
• Tables
• Graphics
• Mail Merge

Spreadsheets
You will learn about:

• Formulae
• Using Worksheets
• Charts

Databases
You will learn about:

• Forms
• Filters
• Queries
• Reports

Presentation
You will learn about:

• Creating a Presenation
• Slide Shows
• Text boxes
• Colours and backgrounds
• Charts and Graphics
• Multimedia

Using IT
You will learn about:

• Background knowledge
• Multiple choice questions to test underpinning knowledge

Assessment:
Each of the 8 units has a 45 minute test to check accuracy and skills. Units 1 and 8 are assessed by a multiple choice test - the others are tested with an online skills test.

After the course:
You could progress onto:

• Level 1 Certificate in PC Maintenance
• Level 2 iPro (including A+) once Level 1 completed

See the IT Centre staff for information.