About this course
This Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) module is designed for those with some previous computer knowledge, ideally as a follow-on from Information and Communication Technology Level 4.
You will learn how to use an IT system effectively and perform more complex processes using a range of application packages. The focus of this unit is the development of transferable skills and knowledge associated with information technology.
The course lasts 40 hours over 20 weeks by open access and distance learning.
You study
- File management, backups and virus checking
- Word processing
- Internet searching
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
This course automatically credits successful students with the Higher Still Core Skills in Information Technology at SCQF Level 5.
Getting started
Information and Communication Technology Level 4 or previous experience of MS Word, Excel and Access.
Getting more
ECDL Essentials and/or ECDL Extra
Please contact Perth College UHI for more details