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