Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Practical ICT Skills

Course details

1 GCE N Level OR
1 GCE O Level OR
NITEC/Higher NITEC OR
Minimum High school level of English equivalent to the LCCI Level 3 on the LCCI IQ Language Levels Framework (Council of Europe C2 / Mastery) to meet the communication requirements
Course Learning Outcomes

The Practical ICT Skills Level 3 [ASEPICT3] qualification aims to equip candidates the ability to demonstrate competency in IT Applications. It develops their understanding and practical ability across the key Level 3 areas of software applications in Word Processing, Presentation Software, Spreadsheet, and Database and apply these in a modern business context.

In the modern business environment, ICT is a fundamental business skill. A comprehensive understanding of modern uses of standard ICT functions to communicate as well as to display, manipulate and store information is a pre-requisite for any organization working in an international, globalized world.

This qualification is designed for candidates who wish to: develop advanced practical ICT skills and apply these skills in a modern business context; progress a career and need appropriate ICT skills to support that career; and return to work and need to update their ICT skills. It is endorsed by eskills UK Ltd, the Sector Skills Council for IT interests in the UK.

The assessments enable candidates to demonstrate their ability to use competently the applications and apply these skills to produce accurate, business-like work. In order to qualify for this award, candidates must demonstrate competence in a minimum of two applications from Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and Graphics.

This qualification can be taken as a standalone Certificate qualification or as part of the relevant LCCI diplomas such as the Diploma in Business Administration, and Double diplomas.

Syllabus topics include:

Word Processing

File Handling
Enter and Edit Text
Format Text and Documents
Combine Information
Work with Tables
Check Text
Presentation Software

File Handling and Printing
Enter Information
Format Slides
Slide Shows
Checking Presentations
Spreadsheets

File Handling
Enter and Edit Data
Format a Spreadsheet
Functions and Formulae
Analysis of Data
Present Complex Data
Check a Spreadsheet
Combine Information
Database

File Handling
Database Design, Data Entry and Database Modification
Data Queries and Sorting
Database Reports
Formatting Data
Checking Data and Data Integrity
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

The assessments enable candidates to demonstrate their ability at Level 3 to:

Use competently the applications of Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Database and Presentation Software and apply these skills to produce accurate, business-like work.

Teaching / Learning Methods and Strategies

Hands-on Practical lessons / Trial of Past Year Examination Papers / Assignments / Classroom Face-To-Face Theoretical Explanations

Criteria of Award

Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements by AEB to sit for examinations. The Board will supply a set of 4 assignments. Candidates who qualify for full certification will have 2 (or more) successful applications endorsed on their certificates. A Unit Certificate is awarded to candidates who achieve at least a Pass grade in any one of the four units; while a full Certificate is awarded to candidates who achieve at least a Pass grade in a minimum of any two of the four units.

Final Award

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Level 3 Certificate in Practical ICT Skills

Grading System

RESULTS GRADING AND MARKING SCHEME
Pass 7-12 errors
Credit 1-6 errors (unless distinction awarded)
Distinction Up to 2 minor errors (keyboarding errors)
Assessment Information

EXAMINABLE 2-HOUR PRACTICAL PAPER FOR EACH APPLICATION (EXTERNAL AWARD BY LONDON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, UK) - 4 TIMES / YEAR [MAR & APR (Series 2/On-Demand) / JUN (Series 3) / SEP (On-Demand) / NOV & DEC (Series 4)].

Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.

Specimen Certificate

LCCI_Sample_Certificate_UPD2_BTCH1_v2_Level 3 Practical ICT Skills