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ICT and Training
ICT training can be undertaken in a number of ways to tailor the ability and interests of ther person involved. Training and accreditation are valuable to increasing service user's ability to gain employment and for staff to deliver their project in the most effective ways. Regional training agencies are listed on the Regional ICT page.
Accreditation
- Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examinations (OCR) are a leading UK awarding body providing a range of qualifications at varying levels. Their ICT website offers details of the courses with key documents associated with the course.
- CLAiT (Computer Literacy and information technology) is one of the most popular ICT courses used in the voluntary sector. It is a package of three recognised ICT qualifications which are co-ordinated as a progression from beginner to advanced ICT skills. These courses are moduled without time limits and so can be worked through at the individual's desired pace. The value of CLAiT training is that it developes key skills relating to job applications and personal development.
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is an internationally recognised computer skills qualification that aids career development and skills. No prior knowledge of ICT is required to take the course. More details can be found on the British Computer Society website.