An introductory course aimed at first-time computer users.
Duration
1 day or more if necessary
Outcomes
The course is designed to develop computer literacy by understanding how a PC works and the Windows operating system, keyboard typing skills and how to send and receive e-mail.
Unit Standards
Saqa US ID: 116932: Operate a Personal Computer
Saqa US ID: 117902: Use Generic Functions in a Graphical User Interface (Gui)
Saqa US ID: 117867: Managing Files in a Graphical User Interface (Gui)
Saqa US ID: 117925: Describe the Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Use of its Components in a Healthy and Safe Manner
Saqa US ID: 116945: Use Electronic Mail to Send and Receive Messages
Saqa US ID: 116935: Enhance, edit and organise Electronic Messages using a Graphical User Interface (Gui)-Based Messaging Application
Saqa US ID: 116931: Use a graphical user interface (Gui)-based web-browser to search the internet
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course other than access to a computer to practise on.
Course content
- Understanding hardware
- Understanding software
- Introduction to the Windows Operating System:
- Understanding the desktop and changing its properties
- How to use a mouse and keyboard
- How to manage windows
- Understanding the elements of dialog boxes
- How to use Windows's help screens
- Understanding the concept of multi-tasking and working with it
- Using the Taskbar and Start menu
- Changing settings
- File management through Windows Explorer and My Computer
- Understanding the clipboard and Cut, Copy and Paste
- Using the Recycle Bin
- Application software - very basic introduction to Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Computer viruses
- Health and safety when using computers
- Introduction to email
- Sending and receiving messages
- Introduction to the Internet
- Understanding how a web browser works
- Setting a Home page
- Using Search engines
- Creating favourites or bookmarks
- Managing favourites
