Assessors handbook - Certificate progression

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Entry 1

Bronze

Entry 2

Bronze

Entry 3

Bronze

Level 1

Silver

Level 2

Gold

Co-operative attitudes

Co-operative attitudes

 

Co-operative attitudes

Co-operative attitudes

Co-operative attitudes

Very basic skills

Basic operating skills sufficient to carry out basic document tasks with some help

Background knowledge to support understanding Open Systems and Open Source.

Further basic technical knowledge under-pinning competent use

Increase in background knowledge

 

 

Further development of basic skills

Practical research skills in using networks and searching for information, introductory use of of spreadsheets and databases

More advanced skills in information worker applications

 

 

 

Application of skills to set up an e-portfolio

Small scale participation in an Open Community Project related to National Occupational Standards at L2

Assessment by direct criteria matching

Assessment by direct criteria matching and set tasks under controlled conditions

Assessment by direct criteria matching, multiple choice test and practical tasks under controlled conditions

Assessment by direct criteria matching, multiple choice test, practical tasks and internet based course work

Assessment by direct criteria matching, multiple choice test, practical tasks and internet based course work

This table shows how the demand in terms of breadth and attainment level increases through the range of the certificates.

 

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