Diploma and Advanced Diplomain

Applications of ICT in Libraries

Professional Development Awards

Certification for

People’s Network ICT Training

Diploma and Advanced Diplomain

Applications of ICT in Libraries

Professional Development Awards

Certification for

People’s Network ICT Training

Collaborative VentureDevelopment Funded by:

The National Lottery

Developed by:

Scottish Library and Information Council

Certificated by:

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Collaborative VentureDevelopment Funded by:

The National Lottery

Developed by:

Scottish Library and Information Council

Certificated by:

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Key featuresKey features

Applications of ICT in Libraries Diploma SCQF Level 7 (HNC/SVQ 3/4)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 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)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 credits

Options 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 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: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: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.

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Assessment MethodsAssessment 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

Supportfor

Centres & Candidates

Supportfor

Centres & Candidates

Support 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 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.

SupportSupport

ICTL Website On-line Support

@

www.ictl.org.uk

Advice & Guidance for CentresAdvice & 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 MarketsTarget 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 benefitsKey benefits

Key benefitsKey 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 benefitsKey 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.

FeesFees

• Candidate Entry Fees:

• Diploma : £97.25

• Advanced Diploma : £117.25

• Unit : £12.25

• Entry Fee covers Certification costs .

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Help with FeesHelp with Fees

• Candidates can access ILA Scotland funding in specific circumstances.

THE NEWIT QUALIFICATION

That’s all for now folks! Hope you have found this useful and not all one big….

That’s all for now folks! Hope you have found this useful and not all one big….