Introduction to Computers

Duration

This programme is run over 2 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators.

Prerequisites

The learner must be competent in Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Communication Skills at NQF Level 1.

Unit Standards

Describe the components of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Use of it's components in a Health and Safe Manner NQF 2 (3 credits)
(117925)

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the components of Information and Communication Technologies.
• Describe the hardware components of a personal computer.
• Describe software for personal computers.
• Describe information networks in relation to ICT.
• Describe ergonomic principles for computer workstations.
• Explain health and safety when working with computers.
• A computer workstation is set up taking ergonomic principles and health and
  safety issues into account.

Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment NQF 1 (3 credits)
(258883)

Learning outcomes:

• Use the desktop of a GUI-based operating system.
• Use of the features of a GUI Window.
• Use the Help facility in a GUI environment.
• Use a pointing device in a GUI environment.
• Use generic print options in a GUI environment.