Unit Award Scheme

74153 COMPUTER SKILLS (UNIT 1): INTRODUCTION TO USING A COMPUTER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify the main parts of a computer system, including keyboard, monitor, disc drive, printer, mouse and CD Drive	Summary sheet
2	conduct the basic checks required for starting up a computer, ie power, ensuring cables are connected, monitors and printers are switched on	Summary sheet
3	identify at least two safety precautions when using a computer, eg ensuring power cables are safely secured, power points are not overloaded	Summary sheet
4	take up the correct seating position for using a computer	Summary sheet
5	identify at least three common health problems which can be associated with using a computer, ie injuries to wrists caused by prolonged typing, eye strain caused by screen glare, back problems associated with poor seating or bad posture	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
6	the importance of backing up work to a removable storage device	Summary sheet
7	why virus-scanning software needs to be updated regularly	Summary sheet
8	data protection law in relation to own computer usage	Summary sheet
9	copyright law in relation to own computer usage	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	start up and close down a computer system correctly	Summary sheet
11	identify the difference between User ID and password	Summary sheet
12	recognise four common file types, ie wordprocessing files, spreadsheet files, database files and presentation files	Summary sheet
13	open and name own folder	Summary sheet
14	open the internet	Summary sheet
15	print a website page	Summary sheet or student completed work
16	search for information using an internet search engine	Summary sheet
17	use a word processing program to produce a document, including text and a table	Summary sheet or student completed work
18	save own document into own folder	Summary sheet
19	print own word processed document	Summary sheet or student completed work
20	use a presentation program to produce a basic presentation consisting of at least three slides, text, a graphic or picture, at least three colours and at least one image animation	Summary sheet or student completed work
21	save own presentation onto disc.	Summary sheet or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 September 2009Level - Entry Level