COMPUTER STUDIES

Introduction
What is Computer Studies?
Many workplaces today utilise
computers
When applying for employment you may
need to provide evidence relating to
computer competencies
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
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Send and retrieve information Locate and use relevant on-line
using web browsers and email information
Operate a spreadsheet Operate accounting applications
application Conduct on-line transactions
Operate database application Use personal productivity tool
Operate a presentation package Maintain equipment and
Operate computer hardware consumables
Install software applications Integrate commercial computing
Connect a workstation to the packages
internet Communicate in the workplace
Maintain inventories for Follow workplace safety
equipment, software and procedures
documentation Apply techniques to produce
Connect hardware peripherals digital images
Certificate I in Information Technology

Each of the modules are made of a number

of key skills or competencies
This course is not assessed on an A-E scale
You are either Competent (C) if you can do
the skill, or,
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

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
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