Using ICT to find information Entry 3 (unit)
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Using ICT to find information Entry 3 (unit)Who is the course for?
If you are unemployed, have some basic computing skills or have completedStart Computing successful completion of this unit will gain you unit certification.
What are the entry requirements?
Unemployed and in receipt of active benefits (JSA, ESA (WRAG)
Minimum of Entry 3 English
Start computing or some IT experience
What will I study?
The unitUsing ICT to find information ICT Entry 3 is worth 3 credits. The focus of this unit is to use appropriate ICT-based sources of information to search for and select information that meets a specified requirement.
How is the course taught?
A range of practical tasks will be set to dev…
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Who is the course for?
If you are unemployed, have some basic computing skills or have completedStart Computing successful completion of this unit will gain you unit certification.
What are the entry requirements?
Unemployed and in receipt of active benefits (JSA, ESA (WRAG)
Minimum of Entry 3 English
Start computing or some IT experience
What will I study?
The unitUsing ICT to find information ICT Entry 3 is worth 3 credits. The focus of this unit is to use appropriate ICT-based sources of information to search for and select information that meets a specified requirement.
How is the course taught?
A range of practical tasks will be set to develop knowledge, skills and understanding. Candidates
will be expected to produce evidence demonstrating that assessment objectives for the unit have
been met.
How will I be assessed?
The unit will be locally assessed and externally moderated by OCR.
By the end of the course what vocational skills will I obtain?
The ability to create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy.
What materials do I need for the course?
You need a pen; A4 sized ruled sheets of paper and a memory stick. As you will be given regular
homework it is expected that you have access to a personal computer that is Internet enabled.
What courses can I progress to after successfully completing this one?
Displaying information using ICT (unit)
Communicating Information Using ICT (unit)
Producing charts using ICT (unit)
What work-place skills does this course equip me with?
Use ICT-based sources (e.g.Internet searches) to find information
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
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