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European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL)
Carrying out Tests
Enlight, in
co-operation with the BCS, has developed web-based Automated Test Software.
- Syllabus 5 tests provide some "in application" questions - ie
questions where the candidate uses the application to carry out tasks.
- All tests will provide a mixture of multi-choice and "hotspot" (click on the correct
menu or button) questions.
- Candidates can download
Candidate Instructions
(Word 2003 format) for carrying out Enlight tests give details of how to
log on, and how to take the test.
- When candidates feel that they are ready to take a test, they can
first carry out a mock diagnostic test which produces a report giving
their scores in different areas, thus flagging up any topics for further
learning.
Tests should be taken on one of the Certified Test Dates (see
below).
Candidate ID
By the end of 2009 the Government aims to have set up a web-based
Personal Learning Record for all full-time students. This will be accessible
from
http://www.miap.gov.uk/products/learnerrecord
This record provides details of all qualifications you have gained
throughout your life. Learners can give access to their records to employers
and other organisations. Each learner will be provided with a Unique Learner
Number (ULN) which will stay with them for life, rather like the National
Insurance number.
From September 2009, all new ECDL candidates are required to have a ULN.
The ECDL Test Centre will provide this for you.
You will also receive an ID from the British Computer Society (BCS). The
BCS ID, and not the ULN, is the number you need to use when logging in to
tests.
The modules may be taken in any order and over any period of time - even all
at once - up to a maximum of 3 years, offering maximum flexibility. When all the
modules are successfully completed, the logbook is forwarded to the British
Computer Society (BCS) who will award the ECDL certificate.
To afford even greater flexibility, the tests may be undertaken at any ECDL
accredited test centre.
Test Regulations
- Any special requirements requested at the start of the programme, or
requested in writing at least eight weeks before this test, will be made
available as far as possible.
- Please contact
training@bradford.ac.uk as soon as possible to confirm that you will
be attending. If you decide that you are not ready to take the test yet,
please contact us as soon as possible so that the place can be allocated
to somebody else.
- Unavoidable late cancellations: please contact
training@bradford.ac.uk, or
telephone 01274 233320, by 9am of the day of the test. If no
cancellation notice is received by this time you will be registered to
take the test.
- You must bring your University of Bradford Staff / Student ID card
as proof of identity.
- Your prompt arrival is important. You will have up to15 minutes to
get prepared for the test and to log into the test web site. You then have
45 minutes in which to take the test.
- You may leave as soon as you have finished the test. Please leave as quietly
as possible to avoid disturbing other candidates.
- You may not leave the room during the test.
- You are not allowed any material aids during the test.
- University of Bradford staff who are attending the course during your normal
working hours, should ensure that they obtain the approval of your Head of
Department.
- You are able to re-sit any tests that you fail, up to 3 times. If you are
centrally funded, you may take 3 re-sits without further payment. You will be required to find
the funding for any further re-sits (currently £10 per test).
- In case of test irregularities, please refer to the Appeals Procedure.
Certified Test Dates
Test sessions are timetabled every two weeks. Registered candidates can view the list of test dates and book a place:
Alternatively you can:
Make sure that you have made time to take your diagnostic test first.
You can use the On-line booking form to book on ECDL Workshops
