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ECDL at UCL A guide
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ECDL at UCL
A guide
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Using this guide
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Using this guide
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• About the ECDL• The process:
1. Preparing for tests
2. Registration
3. Taking tests
4. Certification
• Getting help
Follow the links below to find out more or press Enter to go through all the sections in order:
About the ECDL
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What is the ECDL?
The European Computer Driving Licence is designed to assess key IT skills leading to an internationally recognised qualification.
There are seven modules and you must pass tests in all seven to gain an ECDL.
About the ECDL
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The ECDL modules
• Each module covers a different area of IT skills and knowledge.
• Module 1 is knowledge-based involving answering a series of questions.
• Modules 2 - 7 involve completing practical tasks using a simulated version of the relevant software application.
• You have 45 minutes to complete each test.• Press Enter to see a full list of the tests and how they
are tested.
About the ECDL
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The ECDL modules
About the ECDL
Module Title Application we test you in Pass Mark
1 Basic Concepts of IT Not applicable 75 %
2Using the computer and
managing filesWindows 98 or XP/Windows Explorer
75%
3 Word processing Word 2000 or XP 75%
4 Spreadsheets Excel 2000 or XP 75%
5 Databases Access 2000 or XP 75%
6 Presentations PowerPoint 2000 or XP 75%
7Information and Communication
Outlook 2000 or XP/Internet Explorer
75%
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Orientation pack
• UCL ECDL OrientationUCL ECDL OrientationA summary of everything you need to know about doing the ECDL at UCL.
• A full copy of the ECDL syllabusECDL syllabus (version 4).
About the ECDL
Your orientation pack includes the following:
The process
From studying to testing to gaining your ECDL certificate!
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The process
• The flow chart that follows outlines the stages of the ECDL process.
• First, as each number - appears, press Enter to reveal details of each stage of the process.
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The process
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Take your tests…
Prepare for tests…
The process
Get help at the OLC?
Sit mock tests
Study on your own
Attend Courses?
Sit tests optional
recommended
The process
Registration
Certification!
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Preparing for tests
• Introduction• Self-study resources• Courses • Open Learning Centre
The process >Contents > Preparing for tests
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Introduction
• You are responsible for ensuring you are ready for a test before sitting it
• Check the syllabus (in your orientation pack) carefully to ensure you have all the skills necessary to pass each module
• Use the online learning materials and/or the ECDL coursebook to study on your own.
• Get additional help at the Open Learning Centre or attend Training courses if you wish.
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Electric Paper
• EP is an online learning package specifically designed for the ECDL.
• For details and to register:– visit www.ucl.ac.uk/elearning – follow the link to Electric Paper
and then read the What you need section
• You will need a UCL UserID to register.• EP learning materials teach you how to use Outlook
Express rather than Outlook for emails so you are recommended to use the coursebook to study for this part of Module 7
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ECDL Coursebook
• As well as access to Electric Paper learning materials, you will also be issued with an ECDL coursebook.
• This is available in a version for Office XP or Office 2000.
• It is recommended that you take the coursebook for the version of Office you have on the computer you will be using to study.
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Courses
• If you are new to a software application you may find an introductory training course useful.
• A full list of our courses is available at www.ucl.ac.uk/is/training (follow the link to Staff Training).
• Contact [email protected] for advice on which courses to attend.
• Please note that courses do not map the ECDL syllabus exactly.
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Open Learning Centre
• Drop in to the OLC at any time for help with with specific IT questions or areas you are unsure about.
• Location and opening times are at www.ucl.ac.uk/is/olc
• You can also use the centre as a quiet place for study – just drop in!
• Note: if you have specific questions about ECDL procedure, email [email protected] rather than visiting the centre.
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Registration
• The first time you sit a test or mock test you will be officially registered with the British Computer Society and given a BCS Number.
• If you have not already paid you must do so before sitting any tests.
• You will need a UCL UserID to be registered.
The process > Registration
Taking tests
Contents > The process > Taking tests
• Booking tests• Automated testing • Mock tests • Re-sits
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Booking tests
• Test sessions are usually on Thursday or Friday morning. Visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/is/training/ecdl/info.htm for a full list of available dates.
• You can sit between 1 and 3 tests at a single session depending on availability.
• Tests can be done ‘back-to-back’(i.e. as soon as you have finished one test you can do the next).
• To book email [email protected] following the instructions on the web page (see above).
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Automated testing
• Testing is done using ‘automated testing’ which simulates the software application you are being tested in.
• You will be given a demonstration of this software at your orientation.
• At the end of the test, you will immediately receive your result on the screen.
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Mock tests
• A mock test is available for each module.• Mock tests are an opportunity to experience
automated testing and test your skills.• It is strongly recommended that you sit a mock test 1
to 2 weeks prior to your actual test.• Mock tests can be taken in the OLC by appointment
during normal opening hours.
• For details of availability and how to book visit:
www.ucl.ac.uk/is/training/ecdl/info.htm
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Re-sits
• More than 90% of tests are passed first time but…
• If you fail a module test you can re-sit it on a different day.
• There is a charge of £10 for re-sits.• There are several versions of each module
test available for re-sits. • There is a formal Appeals procedure which
you can go through if you fail all available tests. Please ask for more details.
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Certification
• When you have passed all 7 module tests, your certificate will be issued by the British Computer Society.
• We will contact you when we receive your certificate so that you can come and collect it.
• This takes up to 8 weeks and you should contact [email protected] if you have not received your certificate after 2 months.
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Getting help
• Open Learning Centre (www.ucl.ac.uk/is/olc)for help with your IT skills.
• Email [email protected] queries about ECDL procedures, the syllabus etc.
• Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/is/training/ecdl/info.htm for regular updates and details of test and mock test availability.
• The official ECDL web site (www.ecdl.co.uk).
Getting help
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