Course Title: Use standard computer applications
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6066
Course Title: Use standard computer applications
Portfolio: SET
Nominal Hours: 40.0
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CIVE5620 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2008 |
Course Contact: Tony Skinner Program Coordinator
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444
Course Contact Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to operate a stand-alone or networked personal computer in a range of standard applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, text editor, scanning and use of the internet. It also covers a standard operating system.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX150 Use standard computer applications |
Elements: |
Identify common applications of computers in the wider industry, and the type of hardware, software and skills needed for each of these |
Operate a computer system, use operating system commands, and observe recognized safe and legal practices |
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Prepare text files for computer management applications. |
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Recognise the main features of different types of computer workstations (stand alone), and network systems and their relevance |
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Use a word processor |
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Use database software |
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Use spreadsheet software |
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Use the internet |
Learning Outcomes
Identify common applications of computers in the wider industry, and the type of hardware, software and skills needed for each of these
Operate a computer system, use operating system commands, and observe recognized safe and legal practices
Prepare text files for computer management applications.
Recognise the main features of different types of computer workstations (stand alone), and network systems and their relevance
Use a word processor
Use database software
Use spreadsheet software
Use the internet
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed in the computer laboratory using holistic assessment based on typical workplace activities
Assessment of this unit will involve completion of:
• a two-hour end-of-semester written examination
• four assignments related to
- word processing
- spreadsheets
- databases
- Internet data and graphics retrieval