Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Graduate IT Fast Track Course
If you have any specific questions or would like further information about this course including full details of the syllabus, forthcoming start dates, our current fees and payment plans please CLICK HERE or telephone 01803 299955.
This is another short course for graduates designed to give you key OCR IT qualifications to complement your degree, and make the difference in getting you working.
Careers advice and guidance will include covering ideas on how you can use your degree in different types of businesses when combined with the OCR qualifications gained on this course, to help making the most of your degree.
You will be studying:
OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT
OCR is a leading UK exam awarding body, committed to providing public qualifications at GCSE and A Level, as well as a wide range of vocational qualifications for those studying at College – either part time or full time. They develop their qualifications in close consultation with teachers, industry leaders and government to ensure they are relevant for learners today and meet employers’ requirements.
OCR is part of the University of Cambridge which is Europe’s largest assessment board. They play a leading role in developing and delivering exams/assessments across the world, operating in over 150 countries.
OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT
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Word |
Developing word processing skills to a high standard covering a range of Word tools to create complex documents |
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PowerPoint |
Creating complex slide presentations using a range of different slide displays, speakers notes, transition effects and animation |
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Outlook |
Developing email, and personal information management skills to help organise yourself and your line manager |
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Publisher |
Producing quality publications suitable for brochures, leaflets used at exhibitions and other promotional requirements |
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Excel |
Learning how to use spread sheets to produce statistical information, create formulae and functions, charts and reports |
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Access |
Developing ability to create databases, enter data, interrogate data and produce reports |
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Internet Explorer |
Developing your skills in using this program to search the WWW for research purposes |
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IT Productivity |
Understanding how to use different programs in the office environment |
You can study this course full-time, or part-time – studying the number of hours per week that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
We recommend that you study at least 5 hours a week, which can be broken up into one hour study slots perhaps, or 2-3 hours on a Saturday and Sunday if you find that easier.
Some students wish to study as quickly as possible – and complete the course in as short a time as possible.
The choice is yours!
For your guidance, if you study regularly these hours per week, you should complete the course within:
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5 hours per week on average |
4 months |
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10 hours per week on average |
2 months |
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20 hours per week on average |
10 weeks |
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Over 30 hours per week on average |
5 weeks |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 4 months.
The course is put on hold whilst you or the College are on holiday - enabling you to have holiday breaks whilst studying your course