Practical Data Processing qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2021

The Elementary Certificate in Practical Data Processing will develop your skills in using standard data processing software to produce accurate and well-presented documents. For those interested in learning the basics of creating databases, the Intermediate Certificate in Practical Data Processing will provide the basic skills in this area.

Personnel records, stock records and general customer service are example topic areas covered in this qualifications.

Learners ranging from beginners (elementary level) with no experience of using a database to those with some knowledge of database (intermediate level), but wish to create databases, can take these qualifications . While no formal entry requirement is needed to take these qualifications, it is advised that you have some familiarity with a computer keyboard. And non-native English speakers should have at least intermediate level English.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Scotland
Ireland
International

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

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.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

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

Administrative roles
Office managers
General business-related functions.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

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.

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.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

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

Elementary Certificate in Practical Data Processing (8966-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Elementary Certificate in Practical Data Processing

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

The aim of the intermediate level examination is to test candidates in their ability to create, maintain and operate a database on a microcomputer when applied to business applications which will include general customer services, personnel and stock record keeping.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

A range of roles and careers are open to candidates on completing the qualification. Roles such as administrative officer, office manager and general business related function are possible career options.

Intermediate Certificate in Practical Data Processing (8966-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Intermediate Certificate in Practical Data Processing

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

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Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

Practical Data Processing (8966)