Leckie & Leckie unveils new SQA PC Passport series21 September (SETT 2005, stand A20) – The first of three new learning resources for the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s practical qualification, PC Passport, will be launched at SETT 2005. Published by Leckie & Leckie, Scotland’s leading educational publisher, the new PC Passport Course Notes and CD-ROM series is designed to help secondary students and employees improve their computer skills and prepare for the PC Passport examination. PC Passport is a Scottish Progression Award and receives full, appropriate credit through the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. As such, it is recognised by employers, training providers and admissions staff. PC Passport is a flexible, inclusive scheme that contains three skill levels to ensure that all users can benefit. The Beginner course is designed for the complete novice who has no previous computer experience. The next level, the Intermediate course, is intended for more competent users as it focuses on the key skills required in the modern workplace. This is ideal for Scottish National Qualifications students. The Advanced course covers IT skills in much greater depth. Leckie & Leckie’s Intermediate Course Notes will be available at SETT 2005, with the Beginner Course Notes published in January 2006 and the Advanced Course Notes following in April 2006. Sarah Mitchell, Senior Publisher at Leckie & Leckie, said: “ The PC Passport qualification is viewed by many Scottish teachers as a welcome addition to the range of vocational qualifications available in IT, offering a variety of benefits to students, schools and employers. Our new Course Notes build on the valued clarity of the PC Passport award and we believe they will support learners and teachers in every environment.” Mike Haggerty, Head of Communications at SQA, said: “By focusing on industry-standard software and skills, PC Passport complements the vocational courses Scottish students are currently undertaking. The course also combines the best features of existing qualifications and its highly visual design enables students of all abilities to participate.” The key features of the PC Passport Intermediate Course Notes are: • Covers all four units of the PC Passport Intermediate qualification – word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet and presentations • Language and text – specifically geared to S3 and S4 students with appropriate contextualised learning • Information is presented in an accessible format – clear instructions allow students to work through the material independently • Accompanying CD-ROM – contains practical exercises that allow students to work at their own pace, adding further reinforcement through practice • Dual format - PC and Apple Mac compatible PC Passport can be assessed traditionally through the NAB system, combining objective questions with short practical tasks. S chools and learning centres also have the option of assessing knowledge and understanding using online methods. Please see www.sqa.org.uk for more details. - ends – Notes to Editors: • The PC Passport Intermediate Course Notes cost £13.99. Please call Leckie & Leckie on 0870 460 7662 or email leckieandleckie@harpercollins.co.uk to order. • PC Passport is a Scottish Progression Award (SPA). SPAs are designed as a stepping-stone to employment. It is one of the first UK qualifications to be based on the IT User Skills Framework created by the E-Skills Sector Skills Council, which ensures its relevance to the workplace.
About Leckie & LeckieLeckie & Leckie delivers an extensive range of invaluable educational resources specifically designed to support teaching and learning in Scotland. From foundation level at Standard Grade through to Advanced Higher, Scottish secondary school students and teachers have access to over 100 expert study guides, question books and online revision materials, to consolidate classroom learning and help students towards exam success. Leckie & Leckie also publishes over 70 titles in the SQA past paper range - complete with SQA approved answers - for thorough exam preparation.
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