This unit standard specifies the competencies required to work safely in a workplace environment. It includes knowledge of hazard and risk control, workplace fire safety, emergency evacuation and response and reading product rebels in a workplace. This unit standard is intended for people requiring basic knowledge of workplace health and safety in order to engage safely in paid employment, other forms of work and/or vocational education and training.
Identify Basic Computer components and peripheral the Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
UNIT 1: Identify Basic Computer Equipment & Accessories
UNIT 1 ITEM
1.1 General Concepts
1.1. Hardware, Software, Information Technology
1.2 Understand the terms hardware, software, Information Technology (IT).
1.3 Types of Computer
1.5 Understand and distinguish between mainframe computer, network computer,
personal computer, laptop, personal digital assistant (PDA) in terms of capacity,
speed, cost, and typical users.
1.6 Main Parts of a Personal Computer
1.7 Know the main parts of a personal computer such as: central processing unit
(CPU), hard disk, common input and output devices, types of memory.
Understand the term peripheral device.
1.8 Computer Performance
1.9 Know some of the factors that impact on a computer’s performance such as:
CPU speed, RAM size, the number of applications running.
2. Hardware
2.1 Central Processing Unit
2.2. Understand some of the functions of the CPU in terms of calculations, logic
control, immediate access memory. Know that the speed of the CPU is
measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).
2.3 Memory
2.4 Understand different types of computer memory such as: RAM
(random-access memory), ROM (read-only memory) and distinguish between
them.
2.5 Know how computer memory is measured: bit, byte, KB, MB, GB,
TB. Relate computer memory measurements to characters,
files and directories/folders.
2.6 Input Devices
2.7 Identify some of the main devices for inputting data into a computer such as:
mouse, keyboard, trackball, scanner, touchpad, lightpen, joystick, digital
camera, microphone.
2.8 Output Devices
2.9 Identify common output devices for displaying the results of processing
carried out by a computer, such as: monitors, screens, printers, plotters,
speakers. Know where these devices are used.
3. Input/ Output Devices
3.1 Understand some devices are both input/output devices such as:
touchscreens.
3.2 Storage Devices
3.4 Compare the main types of memory storage devices in terms of speed,
cost and capacity such as: diskette, Zip disk, data cartridges, CD-ROM,
internal, external hard disk.
3.5 Understand the purpose of formatting a disk.
4 Software
4.1 Types of Software
4.2 Distinguish between operating systems software and applications
software. Understand the reasons for software versions.
4.3 Operating System Software
4.4 Describe the main functions of an operating system and name some
common operating systems.
4.5 Applications Software
4.6 List some common software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet,
database, Web browsing, desktop publishing, accounting, together with
their uses.
4.7 Graphical User Interface
4.8 Understand the term Graphical User Interface (GUI).
5. Information Networks
5.1 LAN, WAN
5.2 Understand the terms, local area network (LAN), wide area network
(WAN). Understand the term client/server.
5.3 List some of the advantages associated with group working such as:
sharing printers, applications, and files across a network.
5.4 Intranet, Extranet
5.5 Understand what an intranet is and understand the distinction between the
Internet and an intranet.
5.6 Understand what an extranet is and understand the distinction between an
intranet and an extranet.
5.7 The Internet
5.8 Understand what the Internet is and know some of its main uses.
5.9 Understand what the World Wide Web (WWW) is and distinguish it
from the Internet.
6. The Telephone Network in Computing
6.1 Understand the use of the telephone network in computing. Understand
the terms Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Integrated Services
Digital Network (ISDN),
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL).
6.2 Understand the terms analogue, digital, modem, transfer rate, (measured
in bps – bits per second)
6.3 The Use of IT in Everyday Life
6.4 Computers at Work
6.5 Identify some situations where a computer might be more appropriate
than a person for carrying out a task and where not.
6.6 Know some of the uses of large-scale computer applications in business such
as: business administration systems, airline booking systems, insurance
claims processing, online banking.
6.7 Know some of the uses of large-scale computer applications in government
such as: public records systems (census, vehicle registration), revenue
collection, electronic voting.
6.8 Know some of the uses of large-scale computer applications in hospitals/
healthcare such as: patient records systems, ambulance control systems,
diagnostic tools and instruments, specialist surgical equipment
6.9 Know some of the uses of computer applications in education such as:
student registration and timetabling systems, computer-based training
(CBT), distance learning, homework using the Internet.
6.9.1 Understand the term teleworking. List some of the advantages of
teleworking such as: reduced or no commuting time, greater ability to focus
on one task, flexible schedules, reduced company space requirements.
List some disadvantages of teleworking such as: lack of human
contact, less emphasis on teamwork.
7. Electronic World
7.1 Understand the term electronic mail (e-mail) and know its main uses.
7.2 Understand the term e-Commerce. Understand the concept of purchasing
goods and services online, including giving personal details before a
transaction can be carried out, payment methods, consumer’s basic
right to return unsatisfactory goods.
7.3 List some of the advantages of purchasing goods and services online,
such as: services available 24 hours a day, opportunity to view a wide
range of products. List some of the disadvantages of purchasing goods and
services online such as: choosing from a virtual store, no human contact,
risk of insecure payment methods
8 Health and Safety, Environment
8.1 Ergonomics
8.2 Understand what elements and practices can help create a good working
environment such as: appropriate positioning of monitors, keyboards and
adjustable chairs, use of a mouse mat, use of a monitor filter, provision of
adequate lighting and ventilation, frequent breaks away from the computer.
8. 3 Health Issues
8.3 List some common health problems which can be associated with using a
computer such as: injuries to wrists caused by prolonged typing, eye strain
caused by screen glare, back problems associated with poor seating or bad
posture.
8.4 Precautions
8.5 List some safety precautions when using a computer such as: ensuring
power cables are safely secured; power points are not overloaded.
8.6 The Environment
8.7 Be aware that recycling printed outputs, recycling printer toner cartridges,
using a monitor that consumes less power while the computer is inactive
can help the environment.
8.8 Understand that using electronic documents can help reduce the need for
Welcome to this interesting course.
Overview: You will get quizzes every two weeks. Mostly we will do class activities that will be contributing on CA marks.
Module Goals Successful candidates will be able to:
1. Work with presentations and save them in different file formats
2. Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity
3. Understand different presentation views and when to use them, choose different slide layouts and designs and edit slides
5. Enter, edit and format text in presentations. Recognize good practice in applying unique titles to slides
6. Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully
Insert and edit pictures, images and drawn objects
7. Apply animation and transition effects to presentations and check and correct presentation content before finally printing and giving presentations
Use Navigational in a Computer system requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in running and managing a personal computer.
The candidate shall be able to:
Æ Use the main features of the operating system including adjusting the main computer settings and using built-in help features.
Æ Operate effectively around the computer desktop and work effectively in a graphical user environment.
Æ Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently organize files and folders so that they are easy to identify and find.
Æ Use utility software to compress and extract large files and use anti-virus software to protect against computer viruses.