1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Operate a computer

2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Operate a computer ModulesTopics P&P3EL Information technology P&P3EL Computers P&P3EL Data P&P3EL IT Department TE310 Impact of information technology TE310The information technology department TE310 Basic computer system operation Total Notional Hours TE310 Data storage Notional Hours

3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786 Operate a computer TE310 Impact of information technology Understand the integration of different “IT” fields and the future technological expectations Understand the importance of ergonomic computer workstations Be able to arrange a computer workstation according to own ergonomics Understand impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion Understand how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society

4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Topic Specification: TE310 Impact of information technology Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Expert demonstration Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Practical test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the integration of different “IT” fields and the future technological expectations Understand impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion Understand how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society Understand the importance of ergonomic computer workstations Are able to arrange a computer workstation according to own ergonomics Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.In a facilitated group discussion learners should identify: the integration of different “IT” fields and future technological expectations the impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society 2.Learners write a short report to indicate their understanding of the subject 3.In the computer centre, the importance of ergonomic computer workstations will be discussed and demonstrated 4.Given a computer workstation, each learner has to set it up according to good ergonomic practice for him- / herself Notional Hours 12 Group discussion to identify the role of IT in the world Attend a short lecture in the computer centre where the importance of ergonomic computer workstations will be discussed and demonstrated. Job assignment List / tabulate

5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786Operate a computer TE310 The information technology department Understand the goals, structure and role of the IT department at work Understand the terminology used in the information technology field Understand what IT applications are employed at work Understand the integration possibilities of IT systems Understand the level of integration of IT systems at work

6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Topic Specification: TE310 The information technology department Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions List / tabulate Describe Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the terminology used in the information technology field Understand what IT applications are employed at work Understand the goals, structure and role of the IT department at work Understand the integration possibilities of IT systems Understand the actual level of integration of IT systems at work Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 12 Individuals or group obtain information on the functioning of the IT Department and visit to the IT Department. 1.Through self- and/or group interviews, learners have to find out and: list and describe the most used IT-terms in the company list what IT applications are used and by whom it is used describe the goals, structure and role of the IT department list the integration possibilities of IT systems in a working environment explain the level of integration of IT systems at work and future plans / ideas 2.Compile a portfolio with the abovementioned information for assessment by the facilitator. Job assignment

7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786Operate a computer TE310 Basic computer system operation Understand typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities Be able to operate the hardware components of a personal computer Be able to perform computer operating system functions Understand different software applications, their uses and interaction Be able to maintain the hardware components of a personal computer

8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Topic Specification: TE310 Basic computer system operation Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Summarise Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Practical test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities Are able to operate the hardware components of a personal computer Are able to maintain the hardware components of a personal computer Are able to perform computer operating system functions Understand different software applications, their uses and interaction Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 32 Attend a lecture and demonstration of basic computer system operation in the computer centre. 1.Facilitate a discussion and demonstration of typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities, the basic operation and maintaining of a computer, operating system functions and different software. 2.The learners have to demonstrate their ability to: operate and maintain the hardware components of a personal computer perform computer operating system functions and explain different software applications, their uses and interaction Expert demonstration

9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786Operate a computer TE310 Data storage Understand memory and storage devices employed on a PC Be able to manage computer storage systems Be able to implement a properly structured storage system Understand the danger of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses

10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 3 Topic Specification: TE310 Data storage Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Summarise Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Practical test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand memory and storage devices employed on a PC Are able to manage computer storage systems Are able to implement a properly structured storage system Understand the danger of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 24 Attend combined lectures and demonstration of computer data storage. Learners use exercises to hone their skills. Learners invoke anti-virus software to secure data storage devices 1.Learners receive a combined lecture and demonstration on: memory and storage devices employed on a computer the danger and removal of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses 2.Learners solve a number of practical exercises to improve their file handling skills 3.Learners have to demonstrate their practical ability to: Create folders and sub-folders and copy and move files between these folders Create and manage files (properly name) into a system of folders and sub-folders Operate anti-virus software Expert demonstration