[senit] ICT Qualifications

From: ianb23 at btinternet.com

i have recently started delivering clait from ocr which is gcse foundation equivalent (ie 25 credits) for the 5 unit diploma, not sure what the 3 unit certificate is worth. and am finding it very good, 2.5 hr tests, computer marked assessment, relevant & achieveable content.
did investigate ecdl & discarded due to costs required to become a registered centre (£3-400ish) & high requirements - 80% pass mark & gcse grade b equivalent, if my memory serves.
good luck

jamie bristoll 
queens croft secondary school (special)

> From: ianb23 at btinternet.com
> To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:44:29 +0000
> Subject: [senit] ICT Qualifications
>
> Hi
>
> Does anyone have any ideas for ICT qualifications that would be suitable for
> a year 9 boy choosing his options? He is severely athetoid and has
> communication difficulties which severely limit his computer access and
> recording speed. He attends mainstream school and is academically capable of
> following a GCSE ICT curriculum. The difficulty lies with completing the
> volume of work within the time allowed alongside the range of other subjects
> he wants to study. Any suggestions for other appropriate qualifications he
> might pursue? Asdan Key Skills ICT springs to mind [level 3?] or ECDL or
> Dida?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ian
> Ian Butterworth
>
>

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