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Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries Professional Development Awards Certification for People’s Network ICT Training.
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Diploma and Advanced Diplomain Applications of ICT in Libraries Professional Development AwardsCertification for People’s Network ICT Training
Collaborative VentureDevelopment Funded by: The National LotteryDeveloped by: Scottish Library and Information Council Certificated by: Scottish Qualifications Authority
Applications of ICT in Libraries Diploma SCQF Level 7 (HNC/SVQ 3/4) • Qualification Structure: Mandatory Section: 5 credits needed from these units: • Locating Information on Behalf of Clients SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Reader Development SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Client Learning SCQF 7: 1 credit • Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT SCQF 7: 1 credit All 5 credits are needed for Diploma certification
Applications of ICT in Libraries Diploma SCQF Level 7 • Qualification Levels: Rough Guide to Framework equivalences: • The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 7 • England, Wales & Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework Level 4 • National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland Level 6 • England, Wales & Northern Ireland higher education framework (FHEQ) Level C
Applications of ICT in LibrariesAdvanced Diploma SCQF Level 8 (HND/SVQ 4) • Qualification Structure: Mandatory Section: 7 credits needed from these units: • Locating Information on Behalf of Clients SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Reader Development SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Client Learning SCQF 7: 1 credit • Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development SCQF 7: 1 credit • Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT SCQF 7: 1 credit • Integrative Unit (Project) SCQF 8: 2 creditsOptions Section: 2 credits needed from these units: • Carrying out the Net Navigator Role SCQF 8: 2 credits • Carrying out the Educator Role SCQF 8: 2 credits All 9 credits are needed for Advanced Diploma certification
Applications of ICT in Libraries Advanced Diploma SCQF Level 8 • Qualification Levels: Rough Guide to Framework equivalences: • The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 8 • England, Wales & Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework Level 5 • National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland Level 6/7 • England, Wales & Northern Ireland higher education framework (FHEQ) Level 1
Delivery Approaches: • Large Local Authority Library with in-house training capability: Library must have or achieve SQA approved centre status.Responsible for : Training, Assessment, QA and Administration. • Consortium of smaller Libraries from the same or different Local AuthoritiesOption 1 : One library must have or achieve SQA approved centre status and take responsibility for QA and Administration for all. Option 2: Consortium forms Partnerships with a SQA approved college or private training provider who takes responsibility for QA and Administration for all.
Delivery Approaches: • SQA Approved Training Providers (College or Private)Responsible for: Assessment, Quality Assurance and Administration and training if needed. Offering complete T & A service to employers and individual learners. Note: Providers must have or buy-in staff with Public Library expertise to carry out assessment of the Reader Development Unit. • Provider / Library Partnerships Typical arrangements: Library responsible for: Training and production of authenticated assessment evidence using library supervisors / mentors. SQA Approved Provider responsible for: Assessment & Quality Assurance (IV) and Administration ( Registration, Entry and Resulting).Note :Formal evidence of partnership agreement arrangements required for SQA Approval for partnership delivery.
Assessment Methods Workplace based assessment using a variety of methods including: • Logbooks • Essays (Short 250 words min 500 max) • Case studies • Reports • Practical Tasks e.g. simple & complex searches • Reflective Accounts • Short Question Tests
Support • Arrangements Document on SQA’s open access website www.sqa.org.uk • Assessment exemplars (including Log Books) on SQA’s secure website www.sqa.org.uk/sqasecure (access restricted to SQA approved centres)
Support • The following open access support is available on the ICTL dedicated website www.ictl.org.uk : • A Course Guide; • Tuition and tutorial materials (Top Up Learning) for each unit; • A Wiki Book for each unit; • A TNA to assist centres determine skill levels and candidates training needs. • A Yahoo based Candidate Support Group for each unit at: ICTL@yahoogroups.com (Log on to www.ictl.org.uk to subscribe) • Promotion advice & materials including brochures and publicity posters are available from SQA.
Support ICTL Website On-line Support @ www.ictl.org.uk
Advice & Guidance for Centres For advice on SQA Approval procedures, promotion & publicity contact: Bob Marren Tel: 01698 810 840 Mob: 07770 537 401 email: bob.marren@sqa.org.uk For telephone advice on Delivery & Assessment or to request a Development Visit from an External Verifier (Charge £100 / day) contact: Assessment Standards Verification Team Jean Gibbons Tel: 0845 213 5345 email: jean.gibbons@sqa.org.uk
Target Markets • ICT proficient public library staff trained under the People’s Network programme • Public Library staff in need of ICT training& certification • Library staff from other sectors e.g. Schools • Library staff aiming to progress towards Professional status.
Key benefits For Employers: • Workforce development • Career path development • Sector-specific award • Content supported by strategic agencies SLIC, CILIP, MLA, CyMAL • Added value to People’s Network Training • Supports IIP and Charter Mark • Links to Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Qualifications (CILIP) • UK-wide relevance & recognition • Certificated proof of HN Level ICT competence.
Key benefits For individuals • Increases employability • Enhances promotion prospects • Supports staff development • Certificates People’s Network ICT training • Provides academic credits • Links to CILIP Framework for Qualifications • Certificated proof of HN Level ICT competence • Nationally recognised certification.
Fees • Candidate Entry Fees: • Diploma : £97.25 • Advanced Diploma : £117.25 • Unit : £12.25 • Entry Fee covers Certification costs . • .
Help with Fees • Candidates can access ILA Scotland funding in specific circumstances.
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