BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF)
ECDL is a Level 2 qualification and provides proof of your digital literacy. The aim of the qualification is to recognise the application of a range of IT user skills and knowledge in the workplace, meeting workforce demands. This ECDL Qualification is a fixed combination, and promotes the efficient use of popular office application software; word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
The Modules
Word processing
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Creation of word-processed documents: entering text, editing and formatting work, using graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish, and effectively using tools such the spell-checker and mail merge.
Spreadsheet software
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Working knowledge of spreadsheets, from entering data and formatting worksheets, to creating charts and producing high-quality documents.
Presentation software
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Producing high-quality presentations using a variety of tools including charts, graphs and drawn objects.
Improving productivity using IT
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This unit looks at using tools to save time and effort when producing word processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
Assessment
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There are 4 live tests each 45 minutes long.
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You will complete a practise paper first to see what your level competence is already.
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If necessary, you will complete on-line tutorials to fill in any gaps in your knowledge and use additional resources in lessons.
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You will then complete an online diagnostic test (mock exam) to see if you are ready to take the final assessment. You need to score at least 75% in order to take the final assessment.
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If you are ready you will complete the final live assessment. Here you will receive immediate feedback as to whether you have passed.
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If you do not pass you can revisit the tutorials, complete additional practise tasks and take another final assessment.
Progression:
ICT /Computing
Business and Communication Systems
Manufacturing
Art and Design
Media Studies
Design and Technology