ICDL
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Information Technology - ICDL
The International Computer Driving Licence
is for everyone who wants to certify their
computer skills according to international
industry standards. The student sits an
Internationally accredited examination in
seven modules.
When the student has finished writing the
seven modules he is awarded with a
certificate issued by European Computer
Driving Licence Foundation. The European
Computer Driving Licence Foundation is
represented in South Africa by the Computer
Society of South Africa, which is the sole
South African Licensee for the International
Computer Driving Licence.
Building on its success in Europe, where it
is known as the European Computer Driving
Licence, this industry standard licence is
approved and supported by the Computer
Society of South Africa and the Council of
European Professional Informatics Societies,
which represent more than 250 000
professionals in 20 computer societies
across 18 European countries.
The seven modules the student is examined in
are as follows:
Day 1 Basic Concepts of IT
Know about the basic physical make-up of a
personal computer and understand some of the
basic concepts of Information Technology
(IT), such as data storage and memory, the
context for computer-based software
applications in society, and the uses of
information networks within computing.
Appreciate how IT systems are used in
everyday situations; and how personal
computers can affect health. Be aware of
some of the security and legal issues
associated with computers.
Using a Computer and Managing Files
(Windows 2000)
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in
using the basic functions of a personal
computer and its operating system. Operate
effectively within the desktop environment.
Manage and organise files and
directories/folders and know how to copy,
move and delete files and
directories/folders. Demonstrate the ability
to work with desktop icons and to manipulate
windows. Demonstrate the ability to use
search features, simple editing tools and
print management facilities available within
the operating system.
Day 2: Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
Demonstrate the ability to use a word
processing application (Microsoft Word) on a
personal computer. Understand and be able to
accomplish basic operations associated with
creating, formatting and finishing a word
processing document ready for distribution.
Demonstrate competence in using some of the
more specialised features associated with
word processing applications such as
creating a standard tables, using pictures
and images within a document, importing
objects and using mail merge tools.
Day 3: Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
Understand the basic concepts of
spreadsheets. Demonstrate the ability to use
a spreadsheet application on a personal
computer. Understand and be able to
accomplish basic operations associated with
developing, formatting and using a
spreadsheet. Accomplish standard
mathematical and logical operations using
basic formulas and functions. Demonstrate
competence in using some of the more
specialised features of a spreadsheet
application such as importing objects, and
creating graphs and charts.
Day 4 : Databases/Filing Systems
(Microsoft Access)
Understand the basic concepts of databases
and demonstrate the ability to use a
database on a personal computer. Demonstrate
the ability to design and plan a simple
database using a standard database package.
Demonstrate the retrieval of information
from an existing database by using the
query, select and sort tools available in
the database, and create and modify reports.
Day 5 : Presentation/Drawing (Microsoft
Powerpoint)
Demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer.
Accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations
for distribution and display. Demonstrate the ability to create a variety of
presentations for different target audiences or situations. Demonstrate the
ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use
various slide show effects.
Information Network Services (Outlook and
Internet Explorer)
Accomplish basic Web search tasks using a
Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search
results and to print Web pages and search reports. Demonstrate the ability to
use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents
or files to a message and to organise and manage message folders or directories
within electronic mail software.
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