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What is RSA IBT 2?
RSA IBT 2 can be used as an initial qualification for candidates who are already computer literate, or as a follow on qualification for those who wish to progress from RSA CLAIT. It assesses the candidate's ability to use some of the functions of software in current use in business through a set of five OCR-set Integrated Assignments which test the following applications:-
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- Word Processing
- Graphics
- Integration
Who is the course aimed at?
There are no entry requirements, therefore RSA IBT 2 is suitable for anyone who wants a qualification which will assess and certificate ability to analyse, structure and present information using a number of IT functions.RSA IBT 2 is an ideal follow on qualification for candidates who have already achieved RSA CLAIT, as it allows them to build on previously developed skills. It is generally recognised that an RSA Stage 2 qualification indicates a candidate's sound understanding and competence in the subject and is a recommendation for employment.
How am I assessed?
The scheme is assessed through a set of five Integrated Assignments which are set by OCR. As well as assessing the use of Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Graphics, and Integration Of Data, the assignments require the candidate to analyse and select specified data from source documentation.The assignments include a scenario which describes a realistic business situation. Each individual Assignment then addresses a part of the overall task through an IT function. The outcome of the final assignment is an integrated document which contains all specified information selected from various applications displayed to a specified layout.
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What are the levels of Certification?
Two levels of certification exist:-
- Pass Certificate: Candidates will be awarded a full RSA IBT 2 Pass Certificate if they achieve all five Elements of Certification.
- Profile Certificate: Candidates who do not achieve all five Elements of Certification will be awarded a Profile Certificate listing the Elements they have achieved.
- Upgrade of certificate: Candidates who wish to upgrade their Profile Certificate will be able to resit the Elements they did not achieve in their previous submission. As the Integration Assignment cannot be achieved in isolation from the other four Assignments, candidates who have failed this element cannot upgrade their certificate and must resit a different full set of OCR assignments.
Candidates must achieve all the Assessment Objectives in an application
to achieve the Element Of Certification
| 1 Set up and use the facilities of a database structure. | |
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Assessment Objectives |
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| 1.1 | SELECT the relevant data |
| 1.2 | ENTER the record structure |
| 1.3 | ENTER the data |
| 1.4 | SEARCH on three criteria to select a subset of data |
| 1.5 | SORT data (alphanumeric/numeric) |
| 1.6 | CREATE reports |
| 1.7 | SAVE data, structure, subsets and reports |
| 1.8 | RECORD file storage details |
| 1.9 | PRINT reports |
| 2 Create and use a spreadsheet to aid problem solving. | |
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Assessment Objectives |
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| 2.1 | SELECT the relevant data |
| 2.2 | ENTER the spreadsheet layout |
| 2.3 | ENTER text and data in to the spreadsheet |
| 2.4 | GENERATE and APPLY formulae |
| 2.5 | INSERT a column/row |
| 2.6 | GENERATE projections |
| 2.7 | SAVE structure and data |
| 2.8 | RECORD file storage details |
| 2.9 | PRINT the spreadsheet data |
| 2.10 | PRINT spreadsheet formulae |
| 3 Use word processing facilities to produce a multi-page document. | |
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Assessment Objectives |
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| 3.1 | IMPLEMENT a document format |
| 3.2 | ENTER the data |
| 3.3 | USE emphasis |
| 3.4 | USE indentation |
| 3.5 | CENTRE lines |
| 3.6 | PRESENT a table |
| 3.7 | NUMBER the pages |
| 3.8 | SAVE the document |
| 3.9 | RECORD file storage details |
| 3.10 | PRINT the document |
| 4 Produce graphical representation of numeric data. | |
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Assessment Objectives |
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| 4.1 | SELECT the relevant data |
| 4.2 | ENTER text |
| 4.3 | PRODUCE graphical representations |
| 4.4 | SAVE the graphical representations |
| 4.5 | RECORD file storage details |
| 4.6 | PRINT the graphical representations |
| 5 Integrate files and present a document. | |
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Assessment Objectives |
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| 5.1 | RETRIEVE previously stored document |
| 5.2 | IMPORT information according to instructions |
| 5.3 | AMEND document |
| 5.4 | FORMAT information |
| 5.5 | SAVE file |
| 5.6 | COPY file |
| 5.7 | RECORD file storage details |
| 5.8 | PRINT final document |
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