Practical Data Processing (8966)

Working with database packages is a key element of the qualification at all levels. By practising tasks in interrogating database records, handling user queries and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner, learners will cover all key objectives in the qualifications.

The qualification is assessed in a final exam by completing a City & Guilds set paper in a timed environment.

The appropriateness of a level to meet learner needs will depend on the familiarity with data processing software.

Which level is right for me?

Level 1
Elementary Level 1: Tests your skills in operating database or record management software as relevant for commonly used business functions such as personnel records, stock records and general customer service.

Level 2
Intermediate Level 2: Tests your skills over a broader range of tasks in creating, maintaining and operating a database on computers as relevant for commonly used business functions such as personnel records, stock records and general customer service.

Tutors should be consulted for further advice.

A range of careers are open to you on completing the qualifications, such as:

• Administrative roles
• Office managers
• General business-related functions.

To offer these qualifications it is advised that you are able to use industry standard software facilities with flexibility for varied hardware and software specifications.

Assessment for this qualification should be based on accuracy in transferring information from source document and in manipulating and printing of records.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

A range of careers are open to you on completing the qualifications, such as: administrative roles, office managers, and general business-related functions.