IT

We offer a number of IT courses suitable for all types of users – from people who use computers in their jobs and want to improve their skills to IT professionals looking to get recognition for their talents. These include NVQ Level 2 in IT for IT professionals, a CLAiT course for those who want to use computer software more effectively in their work, an ECDL course which will give a good working knowledge of computers and a Digital Literacy Certificate to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computers.

NVQ LEVEL2 IN IT

Course Overview
This qualification is suitable for those working in companies whose main business is IT, or for those responsible for IT in businesses of any type or size.

NWT offers NVQs in IT at levels 2,3 and 4. NVQs assess an individual’s ability to carry out their job competently and professionally. Employers benefit from knowing that employees have the skills and aptitude they need to effectively manage this key part of any business, while employees receive recognition for their talents and a genuinely progressive structure to their training.

NVQs in IT are based on a modular points system. We will work with employee and employer to select the modules which best suit the individual’s current role as well as the needs of the business. We also choose the methods of assessment which best suit the indivdual’s learning style.

A wide range of modules are available, including systems management and security, customer care, fault diagnosis and many more.

Teaching Methods
This is an entirely work-based assessment. Our assessors visit candidates in their place of work to review their achievements and abilities. Normally a candidate would also be expected to complete an additional 2 hours of work per week, and collect evidence of their competence in order to compile a portfolio.

Duration
Normally around 6 months.

Course Location
The assessor will assess their candidates in their work place.

Costs / Funding
We can help you obtain funding, subject to eligibility.

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CLAiT
Course Overview
Standing for Computer Literacy and Information Technology, CLAiT is a nationally recognized qualification which helps people who use computers every day to use their software more effectively.

The structure of the course is one unit from group A and two units from Group B

Group A
IT1 Word Processing

Group B
IT1 Spreadsheets
IT1 Electronic Communications
IT1 Desktop Publishing
IT1 Web Publishing
IT1 Databases
IT1 Presentations

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ECDL
Course Overview
The ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is an internationally recognised IT course. The qualification recognises that you have a good working knowledge of computers and skills in a wide range of common software packages.

The course is split into seven mandatory units:

  • Basic concepts of IT
  • Using computers and managing files
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Presentations
  • Information and communication

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DIGITAL LITERACY CERTIFICATE
Course Overview
This course demonstrates a fundamental understanding of computers. It covers the following elements:

  • Computer basics
  • The internet and world wide web
  • Productivity programs
  • Computer security and privacy
  • Digital lifestyles

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