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ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

What Will We Be Doing?

Year 7 ICT

ECDL/ICDL Course Module 7 - Internet terminology and advanced email techniques
Word Processing - MSWord
ECDL Course Module 2 - File and Folder Management
Graphic Design- Macromedia Fireworks. Manipulating images and making our own T-shirts!
Data logging - Using MS Access and Heart Rate Monitors
Touch Typing

Year 8 ICT

ECDL/ICDL Course - Module 1 - Learning the theory behind computing. Looking at the history of computing, how they work and being able to identify the main components both inside and outside the PC.
Web Site Design - Macromedia Dreamweaver
Robotics - Lego Robolab
Word Processing - MS Word
Presentations - MS PowerPoint
Digital Video
Touch Typing

What is ECDL?

During Year 7 and 8 we complete three modules of the internationally acclaimed ECDL/ICDL qualification. Passing the exams will give you a British Computer Society (BCS) Level 1 certificate.

The European/International Computer Driving Licence ® (ECDL/ICDL) is the internationally recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.

ECDL/ICDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills. Some of the benefits are:

Giving you competency and confidence across a range of IT user skills
Improving your speed and efficiency at home and at work
Helping you find employment by gaining and proving you have vital IT skills
ECDL is an internationally recognized qualification, available in over 125 countries.
ECDL requires no previous knowledge of computers.
Gaining ECDL means you remove the stress and frustration of not being able to use your computer efficiently.
It helps build a career and qualification path, which you can then take to higher levels if you wish
It’s a flexible and fun way of learning!

Tell me more about ECDL/ICDL

There are 7 Modules in the full ECDL. We complete three of these and you can go on to finish the others in Bristol.

Module 1 – Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

You will learn about the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software and understand some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. You will learn how information networks are used within computing and be aware of the uses of computer-based software applications in everyday l ife. We will learn about health and safety issues as well as some environmental factors involved in using computers. You will also be made aware of some of the important security and legal issues associated with using computers.

Module 2 – Using the Computer and Managing Files

You will learn how to change settings on your PC and work within the Windows environment; moving and renaming icons, changing the appearance of the desktop and using Task Manager to shut down programs or find out your system information. You will be able to manage and organize files and folders, and know how to copy, move, delete, compress and extract files. You will also understand what a computer virus is and how to use anti-virus software. We will also learn how to edit files and manage print jobs.

Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Database
Module 6 - Presentation

Module 7 - Information and Communication

Have you ever asked any of these questions?

What is the Internet?
How does it work?
What is the World Wide Web?
How do I use a Web Browser?
How do I search efficiently?
How do I email?
How can I organize my emails?
Can I catch a virus?
How do I keep my details private?
How do I use the Internet safely and responsibly?

In Module 7 you get to find out all the answers and more...

Download the ECDL Course Syllabus

If you want to know more then you can email one of the course examiners on jdavies3@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk or cspeers@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk