ECDL Essentials is our Level 1 ITQ Award in IT User skills.
ECDL Essentials is an excellent introduction to the world of IT, with units covering the fundamentals of using IT, with a particular focus on the first steps in using a computer, explanations of the internet and email and how they can be used safely and productively.
Although ECDL Essentials is a fixed combination, the achievement can be used towards a flexible level 1 certificate or as credit transfer towards higher level ITQ qualification such as a Level 2 certificate or diploma.
The structure for the qualification is below:
| ECDL Essentials | |
| IT User Fundamentals |
IT User fundamentals builds the learners confidence by teaching basic interaction with computers, from start up to productive use and basic computer house-keeping. |
| Using email and the Internet |
This unit helps the learner understand how to use internet and email in a safe and secure way. It explains key terms and builds a knowledge of the fundamentals of computer security, and how to start browsing the internet and using email. |
| Security for IT Users |
The Security for IT Users unit provides the learner with an essential understanding of how to use a computer in a safe and secure manner, protecting their data and that of other users. |
| Level 1 ITQ Award | |
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ECDL Extra
ECDL Extra is our ITQ Level 2 ITQ Certificate in IT User skills.
ECDL Extra builds on the learners initial experience and basic knowledge and improves their understanding of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
Although ECDL Extra is a fixed combination, the achievement can be used towards a flexible level 2 diploma or as credit transfer towards higher level ITQ qualification such as a Level 3 certificate or diploma.
The structure for the qualification is below:
| ECDL Extra | |
| Word Processing |
This unit develops the learners ability to create word-processed documents, entering text, editing and formatting work and using graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish. The learner will also understand how to work more effectively using tools such as the spell-checker and mail merge. |
| Spreadsheet Software |
This ECDL unit helps learners develop a working knowledge of spreadsheets from entering data and formatting worksheets through to creating charts and producing high quality documents. |
| Presentation Software |
The Presentation Software unit introduces the learner to this important means of business communication. Upon completion, learners will be capable of producing high quality presentations using a variety of tools including charts, graphs and drawn objects. |
| Improving Productivity Using IT |
The ITQ requires the inclusion of content that builds the learners ability to work more effectively with IT. This unit looks at using tools to help save time and effort when producing word-processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets. |
| Full Level 2 ITQ Certificate | |
What do I get in my online learning package?
Your learning consists of all the units listed above plus your end of unit tests, full accreditation and of course the online learning content. The standard cost for this package is £400 + but we are able to offer it to Unite members for just £110 until the end of December 2012. Each unit requires you to sit an online test. These will be available in Unite offices from the New year. A schedule of test dates will be sent to everyone who signs up with a number to call to book tests.