Information Technology Skills

Certification: FETAC 4

Duration: 10 wks x 3 hrs

Audience

People with a basic knowledge of how to use a computer or who have completed a beginner's computer course. The purpose of this FETAC module is to provide learners with an understanding of the computer and its environment. It covers basic terminology associated with computer hardware and software. It provides practical experience in data entry skills, word processing, file management and the use of the Internet and Email.

 Aims

• Understand the terminology associated with computer hardware and software.
• Acquire the essential skills to operate a computer.
• Develop the skills required to enter and manipulate text using Word.
• Acquire the skills needed to use the Internet and Email.

Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Introduction to Information Technology
2. Introduction to Data Entry
3. Introduction to Word
4. Introduction to Internet and Email
5. Introduction to File Management

FETAC Assessment is by short practical and written examination - optional.

Introduction to Information Technology

• Identify the component parts of a computer system
• Identify computer systems and networks used in the home and business

Introduction to Data Entry

• Operate data entry functions using correct technique and using accepted rules
• Input data accurately at 15 wpm

Introduction to Word

• Enter & edit text, load files, format and enhance text, use spell checker
• Save files, preview documents, print documents

Introduction to the Internet and Email

• Select specific sites, select specific links, do Internet searches
• Print web pages, log onto email server, download email, read email
• Reply to email, send email, print email, check status of email messages

Introduction to File Manager

• Copy, move, rename, create, locate, delete files and folders
• Count files in folders, state size of files, state date/time files created
• Copy files to external media

 

 

This course is currently scheduled as follows:

Course	Date	Duration	Time	Comments
IT Skills night - Tuesdays	21-09-2010	10 wks x 3 hrs	6pm - 9pm	FETAC Level 4 Certification (Pre ECDL course)
IT Skills Day - Fridays	01-10-2010	10 wks x 3 hrs	10am - 1pm	FETAC Level 4 Certification - (Pre ECDL Course)