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ITQ 2009 at Bilston Resource Centre

ITQ 2009 at Bilston Resource Centre. Information Technology NVQ 2009 Use the ARROW keys to move to next slide. WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?. This course is for: those already with basic IT experience who wish to build skills and confidence in using computers at work or at home.

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ITQ 2009 at Bilston Resource Centre

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  1. ITQ 2009at Bilston Resource Centre Information Technology NVQ 2009 Use the ARROW keys to move to next slide

  2. WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE? This course is for: • those already with basic IT experience • who wish to build skills and confidence in using computers at work or at home

  3. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START THE COURSE? • Need to be able to understand basics of computing, • How to use a mouse effectively • Understand how to use menus and on screen selection tools • Knowledge all of the main keys on the keyboard • Minimum Entry Level 3 reading ability

  4. HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED? • The course is broken in to units covering different aspects of Office Productivity software. • To gain a full course certificate You must complete: • Mandatory unit 1 • Complete 2 other optional units of your choice. • Units can be studied in the order of your choice

  5. MANDATORY UNIT • File Management and E-Document Production. • Learn how to carry out the most common tasks using a word processor. Learn how to keep work organised.

  6. Optional Units 2 &3 2 - Creating Spreadsheets & Graphs. • Learn how to monitor, plan, perform calculations and create graphs. 3 - Database Manipulation. • Learn how to create simple database systems to store and retrieve useful sets of information.

  7. Optional Units 3 to 6 4 - E-Publication Creation. • Learn how to create posters, cards and adverts. 5 - E-Presentation Creation. • Learn how to create slideshows with pictures and words 6 - E-Image Creation (not currently available)

  8. Optional Units 7 & 8 7 - Web Page Creation. • Learn how to create simple websites using text images and links. 8 - Online Communication. • Learn how to use outlook email client and the internet to search for information

  9. WHAT ENVIRONMENT WILL I BE LEARNING IN? • Learning is individualised • Each student will complete a learning plan to outline learning aims • Learn at your own speed • You choose the units you wish to study

  10. HOW WILL I LEARN? • Following guides and practical exercises • Tutor demonstrations and explanations • Studying information in provided books and resources • Preparing for assessment with mock examinations and revision

  11. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? • No fixed time to complete course or units • Varies according to student prior learning, attendance and motivation

  12. Guided Learning Hours • The table below indicates the range of guided learning hours (GLH) applicable to the ITQ 2009 qualifications.

  13. DO I HAVE TO DO EXAMS? • To complete a unit; students must pass a live assignment. • It’s a practical test or exam that is taken in the classroom in Business like environment • Taken at a time when student and tutor are confident of success • Live assignments can be taken across several sessions and students may use their ownnotes.

  14. What if I make mistakes? • Grade is pass or fail for each unit • Most students pass on first attempt • Any unit live assignments can be re-sat using a different paper

  15. LIVE ASSIGNMENT MARKING • Live assignments are marked for errors • Allowed 4 minor accuracy errors • Not allowed any major errors • A Major error is an error in work that would make the work not fit for purpose in a real-life situation

  16. HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED? • Assignments are marked internally – you will normally be notified of an expected result within 10 days • Assignments are also marked externally by the OCR examination board • Assignments are batch submitted to OCR at regular intervals • We receive certificates from OCR within a month of submission

  17. ATTENDANCE AND BOOKING • Students are allowed to book up to 2 computer sessions per week • Sessions are 2 hours each • Starting at 10am, 12pm, 2pm • 2 extra sessions on Monday evenings at 4pm and 6pm • Recommended minimum attendance of 2 sessions per week

  18. Booking and Cancellation • Sessions are booked using the computer booking sheets • If you are unable to attend telephone us in advance so your seat can be booked by another student. • You do not need to give a reason why you can’t attend • Telephone: 01902 353705 .

  19. LATENESS • Please let us know if you think you will be more than 15 minutes late for a booked session • Any seats that are unclaimed 15 mins after a session starts are made available to • students who wish to extend their session or • to clients who want to make use of the IT facilities for jobsearch activity.

  20. What Can I Do After I pass 3 Units? • ECDL Advanced • OCR Text Processing (Business Professional) • Continue study with BRC • Study more units to gain Diploma • Move on to the more complex Level 2

  21. CAN I DO THE SAME COURSE SOMEWHERE ELSE? Courses available at: • Wolverhampton College • ITQ – Chubb Building • ECDL • Wolverhampton Adult Education Service • ITQ • ECDL

  22. VENUES IN DUDLEY • Dudley College • ECDL • ITQ • The Savoy Centre, Dudley • ITQ

  23. Ready to Start? Enough reading for today! Welcome to BRC!!

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