Activ Training's Special Offer for IT User Skills in Schools

 

If you are a School that is registered in the UK and inspected by Estyn (Wales), HM Inspectorate of Scotland, OFSTED or the Independent Schools Inspectorate then you are eligible for this special offer. 

 

Activ is offering its stylish and ground-breaking fully accredited e-training and automated testing software for ECDL to IT User Level 2, Syllabus 4/4.5 in MS Office 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007 versions and Syllabus 5 in MS Office XP, 2003 and 2007 versions, to Schools in a complete package deal.

Our Schools' offer includes assistance in applying for accreditation with the BCS (where necessary), full technical support to install the software and full training for staff in how to use the software and manage your ECDL programme.

In partnership with Aston Swann, whose focus has always been on the Schools Sector, we have a fully blended learning solution, which includes Aston Swann's highly successful ECDL for Education product. This complete learning programme will reduce your planning, preparation, and administration workload to an absolute minimum, leaving staff with maximum time to guide the learners. Please follow the link from the logo on the left to visit the Aston Swann website, or this link for a more detailed summary of this complete solution for ECDL in Schools.

Activ has designed a solution specifically for Schools by working with the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) and BCS. To learn more, please view our SSAT information paper via this link. To visit the Trust site, use the link on the logo.

In addition, our outstanding Support Desk is always available by telephone or e-mail, and free of charge, to assist with any questions that arise, whether procedural or technical.

IT User Levels 1 & 2 in Schools
 

A pass at IT User Level 1 is equivalent to a GCSE pass in IT at Grade E/F and as such attracts 12.5 Points (consisting of 3 Assessed Tests).

A pass at IT User Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE pass in IT at Grade B and as such attracts 46 Points (consisting of 4 Assessed Tests).
 

It is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Essentials)

• Concepts of Information Technology - ECDL Module 1

• Using the Computer and Managing Files - ECDL Module 2

• Information and Communication - ECDL Module 7

BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Extra) 

• Word Processing - ECDL Module 3

• Spreadsheets - ECDL Module 4

• Database - ECDL Module 5

• Presentation - ECDL Module 6

• Using IT – ECDL Unit E

Follow this link for a Case study of the Business Case for IT User in Schools

For more details on IT User Qualifications, visit the BCS IT User website.

Activ provide the best complete solution available for fully managed training and testing for ECDL and the BCS IT User Level 1 & 2 Qualifications. We would be happy to demonstrate this solution to you, and discuss the most effective way for you to implement these Qualifications in your school.

For more information on Activ Training & Testing total solution for IT User Qualifications, please contact us.