Online OCR Level 2 ITQ Certificate in IT User Skills (Ref: 58753)

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What you will study

You must achieve 16 credits, which are acquired by successfully passing assignments in four units (one of which must be the Mandatory Unit):-

* Improving Productivity Using ICT (Mandatory Unit) - learn to plan and review the use of appropriate IT systems and software.
* Word Processing Software - covers creating, editing and formatting text files according to a house style, importing data from other applications and using numeric and tabular data, images and graphs.
* Spreadsheet Software - develop skills in using complex formulae and functions to analyse and interpret data using a variety of charts and graphs.
* Database Software - learn to modify simple, non-relational databases, create queries using multiple selection criteria and create reports.
* Presentation Software - gain greater familiarity with presentation software including the use of complex presentations and slide show techniques.

How you will learn

You will attend an Induction Session where your tutor will explain the outline of the programme, demonstrate how to use email and give you the opportunity to start learning. You will purchase your Learning Materials (textbooks) which will be yours to keep and work through at your own pace, but keeping within target completion dates.

You will have regular support by email and telephone with your tutor who will closely monitor your progress. Additional learning material will be emailed to you as appropriate.

How you will be assessed

You will work towards OCR examinations, set on specific dates, and throughout the course your tutor will provide you with feedback on individual exercises and completed past examination papers. When you and your tutor feel you are ready to sit each exam you will be entered and advised of the date and time. Your work will be marked externally by OCR moderators.

Entry Requirements

OCR Level 1 ITQ Certificate in IT User Skills or equivalent qualification.

Attendance

The programme lasts for 40 weeks. You will be required to attend College for the Induction session and when sitting each examination.