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New CLAIT - OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users

What is the course?
The course will give you the necessary skills to use your computer in a useful, practical way. It will provide a foundation for many forms of employment and leisure activities. It is a nationally recognized certificate that is the first step to higher qualifications.

Entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements but if you are a first time user we recommend that you start with the First Steps To Using A Computer course.

What is involved?
The course has eleven units. To achieve the full certificate you must take unit 1 and four others of your choice:

UNIT 1 - Using a Computer   (Compulsory)
UNIT 2 - Word Processing   (Optional)
UNIT 3 - Electronic Communication  (Optional)
UNIT 4 - Spreadsheets  (Optional)
UNIT 5 - Databases  (Optional)
UNIT 6 - Desktop Publishing   (Optional)
UNIT 7 - Graphs and Charts   (Optional)
UNIT 8 - Computer Art   (Optional)
UNIT 9 - Web Pages   (Optional)
UNIT 10 - Presentation Graphics   (Optional)
UNIT 11 - BBC Becoming Webwise   (Optional)

How much does it cost?
The course is free but if you wish to take an exam you will be asked to pay.

What next?
CLAIT Plus.

If you'd like to find out more about this course you can contact us or email Peter Farrar.