Overview
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to assess and manage personal finances under supervision.
Course Content
- Outline how Information Technology affects everyday life to include social networking, e-commerce, e-Government and e- Learning
- Explain commonplace Information Technology concepts and terminology relating to computer types, computer hardware, application software, and the internet
- Describe the health, safety and personal hygiene considerations of working with computers
- Describe information security considerations including password protection, viruses, and provision of personal details
- Outline the functions of the main hardware elements of a computer including input, output and storage devices
- Operate computer hardware by performing all required steps including connecting all required devices, and powering up and shutting down equipment appropriately
- Use a range a keyboard capabilities including text entry, numeric data entry, function keys, application keys, multifunction keys, symbols, cursor control, caps lock, and num lock
- Use a computer application to create a file by performing all required steps including accessing the application, entering data using the keyboard and mouse, printing the file, and storing the file appropriately for subsequent retrieval
- Apply relevant environmental impact reduction, health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when working in an ICT
Accreditation
- Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Fetac Level 3 Minor Certificate in Computer Literacy (5N0881)
Further Information/Booking
For further information, fill in a course enquiry form, call us on +353 (046) 9249618 or e-mail info@midasgroup.ie – To register for this course, download the attached Booking Form and post / fax or book online by choosing Book Online option below.
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