The City & Guilds Award for IT Users is an ideal first step in understanding IT and its applications. Completion of this course enables progression to further IT qualifications. The Award and Certificate for IT Users shows you have developed skills and confidence to work effectively with computers.
This is a practical qualification which offers a range of units to study - word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Start IT is based on National Standards developed in collaboration with e-skills UK and is a QCF qualification.
Course content
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for you to become digitally literate in the use of a range of ICT applications that can lead to further learning or entry into employment.
The primary purpose of this qualification is to progress onto further learning as stated below. Over 60% of this qualification is vocational that will require you to practically demonstrate the skills and knowledge learnt.
You will be expected to achieve mandatory unit:
And select from a choice the option units:
Teaching methods
A variety of methods and materials are used, with an emphasis on practical experience in workshop activities – all supported by manuals and materials specially prepared by the Centre. Individualised support and tutoring is a specific and key feature of our teaching delivery. Every learner is supported to ensure they achieve the maximum from studies and experiences with us.
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