IT in Business: Desktop Publishing (SQA HN Unit FG67 34)

In the modern business environment, administrators are increasingly having to widen their skills and knowledge in the use of information and communication technologies. Desktop Publishing software is an inexpensive way for small to medium size organisations to produce quality publications for both internal and external use, by utilising the in-house skills of their administrative staff rather than having to procure a publishing specialist. This Unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to produce quality desktop published documents.

Outcome 1 looks at developing design skills to enable you to produce well-designed publications with a professional appearance.

Outcome 2 will equip you with the skills to plan a publication and organise your work to meet deadlines.

Outcome 3 will enable you to learn a range of advanced software features to apply to publications in order to produce documents to a professional standard.
Assessment is likely to take the form of a combination of case studies and practical tasks.

Assessment is likely to take the form of a combination of case studies and practical tasks.

Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7)

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

For further information on this course, please visit the SQA website

The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.

You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Evidence for this Unit is generated through 2 assessments undertaken using open book controlled conditions.

Your Tutor will mark your all your certified assessments. Any re-submissions, known as remediation, will also be directed and remarked by your tutor. Your work will then be cross-marked by an in college subject expert, a process called moderation. It is only then that a result can be sent to the Awarding Body for certification.

A Pass is not final until all cross checking procedures have been successfully completed. Your pass will be notified to the SQA for certification.

Assessments are booked through the BCD team.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It would be beneficial if the candidate has knowledge of the text formatting, styles, tables and pictures features of a word processing package as covered in the Unit IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications (F84C 34) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Access to Microsoft Publisher