ICDL year 1 consists of the following modules; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets), I.T. User Fundamentals and Internet & Email. On successful completion of all ICDL year 1 modules, candidates will receive a certificate of competence from Forth Valley College.
ICDL Year 1 - Evening
ICDL is a worldwide recognised computer literacy certification programme. It provides users with the IT skills and abilities needed to build on existing knowledge, motivate further learning, and improve their employability in a wide range of fields and industries. The ICDL qualification opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides. This international I.T. qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with I.T systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
The ICDL qualification is accredited and certificated by the British Computer Society (BCS), and is recognised by the SQA SCQF Credit Level 5. Cost includes registration fee, learning materials, 4 online practice tests and 4 online certification tests.
Important Information for all non UK nationals
The College has a requirement to complete a residency check on all non-UK nationals for tuition fee purposes. When you book and pay for your course online, please be aware that you will be contacted by a member of our Student Administration team and asked to provide documents i.e. a copy of your passport; proof of your settlement status and EU share code.
Following assessment of evidence, if you do not meet the criteria for ‘home fee status’, you will contacted and advised of any additional fee required.
If you require further information please contact residency@forthvalley.ac.uk
EU Nationals
If you are currently living in the UK then you should have already applied for the EU Settlement Scheme which will allow you to continue living in the UK.
From 1st January 2021, if you are a national of a country outwith the UK it is most likely you will need a visa to study in the UK. You can check if you require a visa by visiting the UK Government’s website here. If you require a student visa, further information can be obtained at the following link.
For the latest information about EU nationals studying in the EU, you should visit the UK Government’s website.
Further advice for evening applicants:
- Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.
- Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full.
- Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £150. Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and a 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, please contact Evening Admissions.
- If a student fails to notify the College that they no longer require their course place, or withdraws from their course within 2 weeks - a £25 administration fee will be charged. As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances.
- Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College.
Refer to our student funding page for further information.
Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.
As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances.
Student Paying
Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £150.
Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, you must contact Evening Admissions by email at - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
Employer Paying
If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement form here and this should be returned to evening admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College. Please refer to our Tuition Fee and Withdrawal procedure for further information.
Fee waiver
Some students may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver if in receipt of certain types of benefits. Fee waiver evidence must be submitted either before or on enrolment. Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy for further information.
You will not be able to apply online if using fee waiver, you must contact Evening Admissions by emailing eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
ITA funding
This course is eligible for ITA funding. You may be eligible if you are:
- Aged 16 or over
- Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work
- Employed and earning less than £22,000 per year
- Resident in Scotland
If you wish to use ITA funding towards the cost of this course, you must first apply for the ITA funding through the My World of Work website. ITA funding will cover up to £200 of course fees.
You will not be able to enrol for your course online if using ITA funding. Once you’ve applied for funding, you will receive a confirmation email from SDS and the college with instructions on how to book your course.
Location
Falkirk Campus
Attendance
Evening
Start date
29 August 2024
End date
22 May 2025
Start time
18.00
End time
20.45
SCQF Level
Level 5
Cost per person
£280.00
Location
Falkirk Campus
Attendance
Evening
Start date
05 September 2024
End date
22 May 2025
Start time
18.00
End time
21.00
SCQF Level
Level 5
Cost per person
£280.00