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Programme Overview

The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is the world's No.1 internationally recognised qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in basic computer skills. This qualification offers seven modules of computer competency and is promoted in New Zealand by the New Zealand Computer Society.

Qualification/Certification:

The ICDL certification is ideal for anyone who wants an internationally recognised, up-to-date qualification and proof of computer competency for existing and potential employees.

To gain the ICDL certificate, students must sit an external online examination for each of the seven modules. For information about the examination, fees and testing centres visit www.icdl.gen.nz

Students can also apply for NZQA credits upon successful completion of individual modules.

Modules

As specified by the ICDL Syllabus www.icdl.gen.nz the ICDL programme covers seven modules:

  1. Basic Concepts of Information Technology
  2. Using the Computer and Managing files
  3. Word Processing
  4. Spreadsheets
  5. Database
  6. Presentation
  7. Information and Communication

To prepare students for the external examination, each online learning module has a theory based practice test.

Content Provider

SERL (Software Education Resources Ltd) are experts in writing NZQA IT and computing materials. Their books, online courseware, exercises and assessment tools are used by schools throughout New Zealand and around the world.

Programme Details

Module 1 - Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT) enables students to have an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT including:

  • the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software
  • basic concepts such as data storage and memory
  • information networks
  • computer-based software applications
  • health and safety issues
  • security and legal issues

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Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

Using the Computer and Managing Files enables students to have an understanding of the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system including:

  • effectively operating within the desktop environment
  • managing and organising files and directories/folders
  • using virus-scanning software
  • using simple editing tools and print management facilities

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Module 3 - Word Processing

Word Processing enables students to have an understanding of using a word processing application on a computer including:

  • accomplishing everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing word processing documents ready for distribution
  • duplicating and moving text within and between documents
  • using some of the features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document
  • using mail merge tools

Software requirements: Microsoft Word 2002 or 2003

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Module 4 - Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets enable students to have an understanding of the concept of spreadsheets and the use a spreadsheet application on a computer including:

  • developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet ready for distribution
  • generating and applying standard mathematical and logical formulas using standard formulas and functions
  • creating and formatting graphs/charts

Software requirements: Microsoft Excel 2002 or 2003

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Module 5 - Database

Database enables students to have an understanding of some of the main concepts of databases and the use of a database on a computer including:

  • creating and modifying tables, queries, forms and reports
  • preparing outputs ready for distribution
  • retrieving and manipulating information from a database by using query and sort tools

*The current ICDL Module 5 Syllabus is based on database software that uses a relational data model implementation.

Software requirements: Microsoft Access 2002 or 2003

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Module 6 - Presentation

Presentation enables students to have an understanding of using presentation tools on a computer including:

  • creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and printed distribution
  • duplicating and moving text, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and between presentations
  • completing common operations with images, charts and drawn objects and to use various slide show effects

Software requirements: Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 or 2003

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Module 7 - Information & Communication

Information enables students to have an understanding of the concepts and terms associated with using the Internet as well as security considerations including:

  • accomplishing common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and available search engine tool
  • bookmarking Web sites
  • printing Web pages and search output
  • navigating within and completing Web-based forms

Communication enables students to have an understanding of some of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail) including:

  • security considerations associated with using e-mail
  • using e-mail software to send and receive messages, and to attach files to mail messages
  • organising and managing message folders/directories

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