ECDL European Computer Driving License

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ECDLEuropean Computer Driving License
Recognised in 138 countries Global standard entry
level certificate for computer literacy
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Computer Training Centre

• ? Location 4th Floor, Kane Building
• ? Opening Hours Monday to Friday 0915 to 1700
• ? Telephone 021 - 4903751
• ? Fax [phone]
• _at_ E-mail tcentre_at_ucc.ie
• ? Web http//tcentre.ucc.ie

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• ECDL consists of seven modules
• Module 1 - Basic Concepts of Information
  Technology
• Basic theory relating to Computers
• Exam - Multiple choice questions
• Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
• How to save files in folders and manage data in
  folders using Windows Explorer
• Module 3 - Word Processing
• Create documents and use features of Microsoft
  Word
• Module 4 Spreadsheets
• Use Microsoft Excel to calculate figures using
  formulas and create graphs to represent this data
• Module 5 - Databases/Filing Systems
• Create a database and run queries forms and
  reports on this data using Micrsoft Access
• Module 6 - Presentation and Drawing
• Design and create a presentation using the
  features from Microsoft Powerpoint
• Module 7 - Information Network Services
• Learn how to surf and search the Internet and how
  to send and receive emails

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ECDL Exams

• There is an exam in each Module
• To receive ECDL Certification you have to
  complete and pass all 7 Module exams
• 30 35 questions per module
• 45 minutes for each exam
• PASS MARK 75
• The exams are carried out on the computer through
  an Autotest system
• Module 1 MCQ type questions
• Modules 2 7 Practical based where you are asked
  to complete tasks in the applications using a
  simulation
• You will receive your exam result immediately
  after you have completed each exam

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ECDL Courseware

• Students may study the ECDL courseware online via
  the Training Centre website http//tcentre.ucc.ie
  
• Online training is free to students
• The online training for ECDL is only accessible
  on UCC computers
• ECDL modules can be studied in any order
• Start with a module you are familiar with e.g.
  Module 3 Word
• Please see the detailed instructions on how to
  register for the online training in the handout
  you have received

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ECDL Exams

• Exam sessions are held every Friday (including
  the summer) in the Computer Training Centre, 4th
  Floor, Kane Building
• 9.30am
• 11.30am
• 2.15pm
• To book an exam please email ecdl_at_ucc.ie with the
  following information
• Name
• Department
• Student Number
• Time of exam session
• Module exam to be taken

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Cost to Students

• Skills card (1 skills card per student) 40.00
• Each exam 10 each x 7 modules 70.00
• Total Cost 110.00
• Each repeat exam you sit also costs 10

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ECDL Procedure

• Complete Application Form
• Student ECDL Testing Booking Form and Details
  (Applicant details)
• Drop the application form to the Training Centre
  Office, 4th Floor Kane Building
• Follow the instructions on the second handout to
  access the ECDL online training
• Log on to http//tcentre.ucc.ie Go to online
  training link.
• Create a username and password
• ECDL Modules can be studied in any order.
• Email ecdl_at_ucc.ie to book an exam date and time

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• Completed ECDL
• If you have completed all the ECDL exams already
  and you have received your ECDL Certificate then
  you do not need to do ECDL again
• Note ICS Skills allows you 3 years from the
  time you pass your first exam to complete ECDL
  Certification. If you go over this 3 year time
  limit then you have to start your ECDL again and
  re sit any exams already taken.
• If you have completed some of the ECDL exams
• Go to the test centre you were doing the exams
  with and get your original ECDL skills card
• Bring the Skills Card to the Training Centre
  office

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