FETAC Level 4 accreditation
General Aims
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
Understand the terminology associated with computer hardware and softwareAcquire the essential skills to operate a computerDevelop the skills required to enter and manipulate text using a word processing packageAcquire the skills needed to use the Internet
Units
Specific learning outcomes are grouped as five Units
Introduction to Information TechnologyIntroduction to Data Entry/KeyboardIntroduction to Word ProcessingIntroduction to the InternetIntroduction to File Management
Specific Learning Outcomes
Unit 1 Introduction to Information Technology
The learner should be able to:
Explain the terms hardware and software Name four items of computer hardware Name four items of computer softwareName the four elements of a computer system Identify four input devices Identify four output devices Compare different types of printer with regard to quality and cost Define that the byte is the basic unit of storage and explain the terms KB MB GB Identify four storage devices & fixed disk Explain the terms file/folder/directory/drive Explain what it means to format a disk Explain storage capacity Explain the term CPU Explain the function of memory Identify computer systems commonly used in the home identify computer systems commonly used in Business Recognise the ability of computers to communicate with one another Distinguish between a LAN and a WAN Identify the components necessary to connect a computer to an Internet Provider List common services available from an Internet provider Outline the main points of the Data Protection Act
Unit 2 Introduction to Data Entry
Operate data entry functions using correct techniqueInput data accuratelyFollow accepted rules for spacing before and after punctuation marksInput data at 15wpm
Unit 3 Introduction to Word Processing
Access a word processing system/packageEnter text Edit text by inserting/deleting characters/words/sentences and paragraphs Load an existing file Format text Enhance text Edit blocks of text within the document Use a spell checker Save files within the system Preview a document Proof-read a document Make corrections to a document Print documents Exit from the word processing system using proper procedures
Unit 4 Introduction to the Internet
Log onto an Internet provider Select a specific site given the location address Select specified links within a site Carry out an Internet search using a search engine & given a specific topic Print a page(s) from the Internet Log onto E-mail server Download E-mail Read E-mail Reply to E-mail Send E-mail Print an E-mail message
