icdl at tbit introduction 2006
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International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Introduction and Strategic Direction
By Christine Ruzic & Robyn Dennis
Contents
1. What is an ICDL?2. Target group3. What is the process?4. Implementation Strategy5. Marketing Strategy
1. What is an ICDL?
Internationally recognised IT skills certificate Verifies staff understand how to use
a personal computer and computer software applications
Based upon a standard worldwide syllabus Developed and maintained by the ECDL
Foundation (European Computer Driving Licence) (http://www.ecdl.com)
Issued in Australia by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) (http://www.acs.org.au/icdl/)
Modules
1. Basic concepts of IT2. Using the computer and managing files3. Word processing4. Spreadsheets5. Databases6. Presentations7. Information & communication
(internet & email)
All seven modules must be successfully completed (in any order) before an ICDL is issued
Certificate Equivalences
Some TAFEs deliver it in conjunction with Cert I Information Technology
Should be able to get RPL to go into a Cert II Information Technology
Some overlaps with a few of the competencies in Cert II and Cert III Business
2. Target Group
All staff without an IT qualification 100 Skills Cards and CD-ROMs purchased
Staff Incentives
Provides credentials that will be recognised around the world
Recognised in over 150 countries Meets Institute’s Flexible Learning goals Should improve productivity to allow more
time for other tasks Valued at $550!
3. Process Steps
1. IT Skills Assessment(http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/client/courses/flexible_study/sacl/index.htm)
2. Registration/Induction (pack / iLearn / Skills Card)
3. Study optionsa) No study requiredb) Skills gaps self study CDROM
(with tutor support)c) Training & Development classes
(Org. Cap.)
4. Sit for ICDL tests
4. Implementation Strategy
1 ICDL facilitators (2) to obtain ICDLs
End of Nov 2005
2 Library staff to be registered End of Nov 2005
3 Other key staff to be registered (e.g. OfficeTek, managers)
End of Dec 2005
4 Work groups to be registered in stages
Early 2006
5 Interested staff to be registered on request
Early to mid 2006
5. Marketing Strategy
iLearn Oct 2005
Staff Newsletter Dec 2005
ACS Newsletter Dec 2005
Staff Forum Jan 2005
Staff Inductions Continual