The OCR Level 2 Certificate/Diploma for IT Users (CLAiT Plus) is a qualification designed to recognize the skills, knowledge and understanding of IT users in employment, education or training.

CLAiT Plus has been designed to accredit a broad range of IT skills, ensuring that regardless of the optional units chosen, the learner will be prepared for the needs of the IT-based workplace in a comprehensive manner.

• Integrated e-Document Production (Core unit)

• Manipulating Spreadsheets and Graphs

• Creating and Using a Database

• e-Publication Design

• Design an e-Presentation

• e-Image Manipulation

• Website Creation

• Electronic Communication

The CLAIT Plus qualification is an integral element of the Key Skills programme and contributes towards the Key Skills Qualification.

In order to achieve a certificate qualification, candidates are required to achieve three units, the core unit plus two additional optional units. The core unit has been designed to encompass the essential core knowledge and competencies that are needed in the workplace to complete both routine and non-routine tasks.

The optional units allow candidates to develop skills in a range of different IT applications. Candidates can also achieve a diploma qualification; they are required to achieve five units, the core unit plus four additional optional units. Certification is also available at unit level. Each unit is regarded as a worthwhile achievement in its own right. Candidates have the option of achieving as many or as few units as are appropriate for their own learning needs or employment situation.