Using ICT

Entry Level Certificate (Entry 3)

This qualification is designed to recognise candidates' practical skills in using information technology and to carry out straightforward tasks in a range of vocational contexts.

Course content:

  • Displaying information using ICT
  • Using ICT to find information
  • Communicating information using ICT
  • Producing charts using ICT

OCR NVQ for IT Users

This NVQ qualification is for people who use IT skills in their day to day work. It is accessible by all and is available at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. No previous knowledge is necessary for Level 1. The course is designed to allow progression through the levels and/or to other IT qualifications within the National Qualifications Framework.

Course content:

  • Make selective use of IT (mandatory unit)

The content is then flexible dependent upon own choice or ability. A minimum of 3 optional units must be chosen but other units can be added to develop IT skills.

  • Use IT systems
  • Operate a computer
  • Use IT to exchange information
  • Artwork and imaging software (digital cameras)
  • Internet and intranets
  • Email
  • Website software
  • Presentation software (use of PowerPoint)
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Database software
  • Word processing software
  • IT trouble-shooting for users
  • IT maintenance for users
  • IT security for users
  • Specialist or bespoke software
  • Evaluate the impact of IT

Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT)

This qualification is designed to recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding of IT users. It will equip learners with knowledge to meet the demands of the modern workplace. Skills gained are transferable to NVQ for IT Users.

Certificate for IT Users (New CLAIT)

To achieve a full certificate students much achieve the core unit plus 2 optional units, which are chosen upon preference or ability. Individual unit certificates can also be achieved.

  • Unit 1: File management and e-document production
  • Unit 2: Creating spreadsheets and graphs
  • Unit 3: Database manipulation
  • Unit 4: e-Publication creation
  • Unit 5: Create an e-presentation
  • Unit 6: e-Image creation
  • Unit 7: Web page creation
  • Unit 8: Online communication

Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Plus)

To achieve a full certificate students must achieve the core unit plus 2 optional units, which are chosen upon preference or ability. Individual unit certificates can also be achieved.

  • Unit 1: Integrated e-document production
  • Unit 2: Manipulating spreadsheets and graphs
  • Unit 3: Creating and using a databases
  • Unit 4: e-Publication design
  • Unit 5: Design an e-presentation
  • Unit 6: e-Image manipulation
  • Unit 7: Website creation
  • Unit 8: Electronic communication