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1 – Course Plan – all 7 modules
2 – Module Plan for each module
3 – Session Plan for each session
Level 1 ICDL COURSE PLAN
How all 7 modules will be delivered
Level 2 INDIVIDUAL MODULE PLANS
Structure and delivery of each individual module – 7 module plans
Level 3 INDIVIDUAL SESSION PLANS
Structure and delivery of each individual training session – each module having a number of
individual sessions
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A plan of how ICDL training will be structured
How syllabus content for all 7 modules will be
delivered to a group of learners
Shows the sequence of modules and topics
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The structure and delivery of each module
Provides a breakdown of the module into
manageable units
Sequence of delivery
Provides a timetable of sessions
Only ONE module plan will be developed for
CTP evidence
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A plan for the delivery of a single session
Aims and objectives
Training delivery / instruction
Practice / exercises
Review of session
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Allocated by CTP Tutor
All plans and evidence will be based on this
group of learners
Tailored or customized training of the
learning group
Develop a course plan to deliver all 7
modules of the ICDL to your selected target
group. In the plan ensure you include each of
the following:
a. Course overview
b. Training group
c. Courses aims and objectives
d. Course schedule
e. Training methods
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Resources
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A summary or outline of the ICDL training for
your learning group.
What the training is and who it is for
Describe what each module is about
List the order of the modules
How much time will be needed
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A description of the training group that you
have been given.
Wht skills and abilities do the learners have?
Why the learners are undertaking the
training?
You will have to make some assumptions
(look at the notes on the handout to help)
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Aims
◦ A few sentences that describe what the purpose of
the course is. Think about the learning group you
have been given, the aims should be relevant to
that group.
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Objectives
◦ Describe what learners will be able to do after they
have completed the training. Refer to your learning
group.
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Timetable for course
Order modules will be delivered
Number of sessions for each module
Time for each session
What topics will be covered in each session
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Which training methods most suitable?
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Classroom based
Lectures
Demonstrations
Workshops
Computer based training
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Resources and facilities needed for training
For the trainer
For the learners
Everything needed to deliver ICDL to your
group of learners
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Element 5.1
Handouts
Course Book
A Course Plan to delivering the ICDL to a
group of hospital staff
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This ICDL course will be delivered to a group
of administrative assistants from the local
hospital
The aim of the course is to achieve ICDL and
with improved skills use the hospital
computer systems more effectively
At the end of the course the learners will be
able to enter data onto the patient records
database, word process letters to patients,
send e-mail to other hospital departments
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Module 1
◦ Introduces the main concepts of IT, the make up of
a personal computer, hardware, software, data
storage and memory, information networks and
health & safety issues
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Module 2
◦ Requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge
and competence in using the common functions of
a personal computer and its operating system
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Overview for remaining modules 3, 4, 5, 6
and 7
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ICDL will be delivered over 25 weeks, one
session of 3 hours per week
Training will begin with Module 2 to give
learners an introduction to using the
computer and managing files
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Modules will be delivered in the following
order
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Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
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3
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4
5
6
7
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Using the Computer & Managing Files
Word Processing
Basic Concepts of IT
Spreadsheets
Database
Presentation
Information & Communication
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The training group comprises administrative
staff from a local hospital who have not had
any computing training before
The group of 8 learners are aged between 25
and 50 and have been employed in the
hospital reception department
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Managers and supervisors are very supportive
and encourage their staff to improve skills
and knowledge
Learners have some IT experience from using
word processing and spreadsheet
applications, the Internet and email
None have used a database application
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3 x 3hr sessions
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Getting Started, Desktop Environment, Organizing Files,
Simple Editing, Print Management, Review
4 x 3hr sessions
3
Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formatting, Finishing
Documents, Printing, Advanced Features, Review
3 x 3hr sessions
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Getting Started, Hardware, Storage, Software, Information
Networks, Computers in Everyday Life, IT & Society, Security,
Copyright and the Law, Review
4 x 3hr sessions
4
Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formulas and Functions,
formatting, Printing, Advanced Features, Review
5 x 3hr sessions
5
Getting Started, Creating a Database, Use of Forms,
Retrieving Information, Reporting, Review
3 x 3hr sessions
6
Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formatting, Graphs &
Charts, Printing & Distribution, Slide Show Effects, Review
3 x 3hr sessions
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Information – Getting Started, Web Navigation, Web
Searching, Bookmarks
Communication – Getting Started, Messaging, Addressing,
Message Management, Review
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Lectures
Demonstrations
Practice exercises
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PC and printer access
Workbooks, exercise disks
Manuals
ICDL Skill Card
For Tutor:
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PC and data projector
Practice exercises
Flip chart / white board
ICDL syllabus