Boost your IT skills with CLAIT

What is CLAIT?

CLAIT stands for Computer Literacy and Information Technology and is a nationally recognised course. If you pass a CLAIT course it shows employers you can use the main applications on a computer.

I'm a beginner – is CLAIT suitable for me?

CLAIT is available at levels 1, 2 and 3. If you're a beginner, Level 1 may be suitable for you; if you're an advanced computer user level 3 may be more suitable. Level 3 is equivalent to NVQ 3 (National Vocational Qualification) and A level standard. You can move through the levels to increase your skills.

What does CLAIT involve?

Each CLAIT qualification level offers different units. Each level has one compulsory unit and several optional units. If you study the compulsory unit and two optional ones you get a Certificate qualification. If you study the compulsory unit and four optional ones you get a Diploma qualification. You can also take the units separately – they're qualifications in their own right and you can get a certificate for any you complete.

Where can I do CLAIT?

You can study CLAIT at a range of course providers including further education colleges, adult and community education centres, libraries and private training providers.

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How else can I study it?

If you want to study on your own, CLAIT is sometimes available as an online or CD Rom distance learning course. It may also be available as an open or flexible learning course.

How much does it cost?

It depends on how you study it and which course provider you study it with. If you’re on a low income or on benefits you may get help with the fees. You can ask your course provider for more details.

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What's covered in each of the levels?

New CLAIT - Level 1

• A foundation level qualification which enables you to get the basic computer skills you need in most jobs today
• Mandatory core unit is File Management and e-Document Production
• Additional optional units are Creating Spreadsheets and Graphs, Database Manipulation, e-Publication Creation, Creating an e-Presentation, e-Image Creation, Web Page Creation, Online Communication, Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online

CLAIT Plus - Level 2

• An intermediate level qualification which may be suitable for you if you've already got some experience and want to increase your IT productivity
• Mandatory core unit is Integrated e-Document Production
• Additional optional units are Manipulating Spreadsheets and Graphs, Creating and Using a Database, e-Publication Design, Designing an e-Presentation, e-Image Manipulation, Website Creation, Electronic Communication

CLAIT Advanced - Level 3

• An advanced qualification that may suit you if you’re already a confident IT user. It will enable you to mentor friends and colleagues
• Mandatory unit is Creating an IT Solution
• Additional optional units are Analysing Spreadsheets and Graphs, Relational Databases, e-Publication Production, Professional e-Presentation, e-Image Production, Website Authoring

How can I find out more?

Our advisers can tell you more about CLAIT and other IT qualifications. You can also get more info from the CLAIT website.

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