COMPUTER STUDIES Introduction

What is Computer Studies?  Many workplaces today utilise computers competencies  When applying for employment you may need to provide evidence relating to computer competencies Certificate I in Information Technology  The course you are undertaking is derived from Certificate I in Information Technology that delivered in Australia

Certificate I in Information Technology  This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to function at a basic level of ICT competency in the contemporary information society.  It will enable a person to undertake basic ICT functions using a personal computer and to engage in fundamental online activities.  It could be described as 'the community standard in ICT literacy' and may be wholly or partially used as an access and equity program.  Its objective is to enable people to acquire basic ICT knowledge and skills at a fundamental or foundation level.

Certificate I in Information Technology  Operate a personal computer  Operate a word processing application  Send and retrieve information using web browsers and  Operate a spreadsheet application  Operate database application  Operate a presentation package  Operate computer hardware  Install software applications  Connect a workstation to the internet  Maintain inventories for equipment, software and documentation  Connect hardware peripherals  Maintain system integrity  Detect and protect from spam and destructive software  Check site security  Locate and use relevant on-line information  Operate accounting applications  Conduct on-line transactions  Use personal productivity tool  Maintain equipment and consumables  Integrate commercial computing packages  Communicate in the workplace  Follow workplace safety procedures  Apply techniques to produce digital images The Certificate I in Information Technology is made up of a number of modules, including:

Certificate I in Information Technology  Each of the modules are made of a number of key skills or competencies not A-E  This course is not assessed on an A-E scale Competent (C)  You are either Competent (C) if you can do the skill, or, Not Yet Competent (NYC)  If you are still developing the skill then you are Not Yet Competent (NYC)  You must satisfy all competencies within the module to complete the given module

Certificate I in Information Technology Operate Computer Hardware  The first module we will be completing is Operate Computer Hardware  This unit will prepare the student to understand how the computer works.  This knowledge is vital to being able to find faults and repair them.  The relationship between hardware and software is the major focus of this unit.

Operate Computer Hardware – Key Skills 1. Identify computer hardware components 1. Identify external hardware components and peripherals 2. Identify internal hardware components 2. Understand the inter-relationship between computer hardware and software 1. Describe the functions of computer hardware and associated OH&S standards and environmental considerations around hardware use and disposal 2. Describe the function of a computer operating system 3. Describe the boot process 4. State the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware 5. State the general differences between the different computer platforms and their respective operating systems 6. Draw a simple block (schematic) diagram showing the interconnection of the various components of a computer 3. Use computer input equipment 1. Follow OH&S standards and organisational policies and procedures when using computer input equipment

Activity 1. List the main hardware components of a computer. 2. Write a description. What is its purpose? 3. How is it measured? How do you know the difference between a good and bad component? 4. Find and example of the component, listing:  Brand  Price  Image