Introduction to terminology regarding a computer. 

Explaining Input and Output devices with their purpose. 

Introducing File handling, using Windows. 

Copy and Paste between packages. 

Get to know the keyboard. 

How to use the mouse.

A Freeware Typing program is included on the Exercise CD.

The course covers ISETT Unit Standard: 117925 

Duration: 7 hours.    NOTE: The course should be done over 2 days when delegates would need time to learn typing and using the mouse.

Target Group: This course is intended for delegates who have NO computer background.   This would be the first step for delegates who would like to be assessed for a computer qualification or delegates who wish to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

Prerequisites: The delegate must be able to read and write and communicate in English.

Method of training: Instructor led, hands-on exercises using a computer. Groups not more than 12 delegates.

Topic 1: Terminology

Different types of computers

HARDWARE

                   INPUT HARDWARE

                Mouse

                        Practise in using the mouse correctly

                Keyboard

                                Typing Exercises

                PROCESSING HARDWARE

                The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

                Memory (RAM)

                Memory(ROM)

                   OUTPUT HARDWARE

            Monitors

            Speakers

            Printers

            STORAGE HARDWARE

            Floppy & Hard Disk Drives

            CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory)

            CD-R/RW (Compact Disk Read/ Read Write)

            DVD-R/RW Drive (DVD Read/Read Write)

            Flash Drive/ Memory Stick

            CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

            Connecting Computers

                     Modems

                   TYPES OF NETWORKS - Introductory

                             LAN,WAN,MAN,Peer to Peer

SOFTWARE

                 System Software / Operating Systems

                 WINDOWS (Introduction to the basic WINDOWS functionality)

                           Date And Time Display

                 Application Software

                 Programming Languages

Topic 2: USING APPLICATIONS

          Introduction to Word, Excel and PowerPoint

          Using Files And Folders

Saving a document into a specific folder

                   Renaming a Folder or a File

                   Copying or Moving a File or Folder

          Using Cut, Copy And Paste In Documents and Copy and paste between different applications

Topic 3: Computer Viruses

Topic 4: Backing Up Data

Topic  5: Ergonomic Principles

Topic  6: Health And Safety When Working With Computers

Topic  7 :Self Assessment Tests