BCS
Level 1
QN: 601/1236/0
Curriculum Active
BCS Level 1 ICDL Certificate in IT User Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BCS. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 515 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
BCS
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
515 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to extract information and produce reports
2
Improving Productivity Using IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet requirements
- Use IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks
- Review the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that work activities are successful
3
IT Security for Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data
4
IT User Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use IT systems to meet needs
- Organise, store and retrieve information efficiently
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices
- Carry out routine maintenance of IT systems and respond to routine IT system problems
5
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
6
Project Management Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and define a project, Enter and edit information about project tasks and resources, Update information about project progress
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status
7
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
- Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
8
Using Collaborative Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Stay safe and secure when using collaborative technology, Set up and access IT tools and devices for collaborative working
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies
9
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
- Manage incoming email effectively
10
Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Connect to the internet
- Use browser software to navigate web pages
- Use browser tools to search for information from the internet
- Use browser software to communicate information online
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
11
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, Structure information within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1236/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BCS
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2013