Unit one:

Effective use of computers

Get started by finding your way around. Learn about the features of your computer desktop environment and how to access software applications through the desktop. Use cut, copy and paste to move information around and create, save and retrieve files.

Unit two:

Word processing

Find out how to use your software. Learn how to create, save and print new documents and how to enhance them with formatting, editing and images.

Unit three:

Using email

Why use snail mail when you can email. Get started by learning how to send and reply to emails. You’ll learn how to print and delete email messages and move your email messages into named folders.

Unit four:

Using computers safely and securely

Then choose one of the following two optional units:

Optional unit
one:

Internet technology

Find out how to access and surf the Internet, how to use search engines and find out more about using email.

Optional unit
two:

Software applications

Find out what else your software can do. In this unit you will access and use desktop publishing (DTP) software. You’ll also explore the use of spreadsheets and how they can be used to carry out basic calculations.

What software will I need access to in order to study this course?

• An Internet enabled PC (click here to take a look at the hardware and software requirements and see what this should include)
• Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Outlook Express (alternatively, a web-based email account such as Hotmail can be used)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Publisher (if you choose to study Optional unit two: Software applications)
• Microsoft Excel (if you choose to study Optional unit two: Software applications)
• Flash 6/MX plugin – download this now!
• Adobe Acrobat Reader – download this now!