Basic Concepts of Information Technology (Theory)
The candidate will learn about the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society and the uses of information networks within computing. The candidate shall also appreciate how IT systems are found in everyday situations and how personal computers can affect health. The candidate will learn about some of the security and legal issues associated with computers.

Using the Computer and Managing Files (Windows)
The candidate will learn the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system, shall be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment, manage and organise files and directories/folders and know how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders. The candidate will be in the position to work with desktop icons and manipulate windows and will have the ability to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.

Word Processing (Word 2003)
The candidate will be able to accomplish operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. He or she will learn to use advanced features associated with word processing applications such us creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.

Spreadsheets (Excel 2003)
The candidate will be able to accomplish operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet and be able to accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions. He or she will learn to use advanced features of a spreadsheet application such as importing objects and creating graphs and charts.

Database (Access 2003)
The candidate will learn how to design and plan a database by using the database package. Will be in the position to retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the database and be able to create and modify reports.

Presentation (Power Point 2003)
The candidate will be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. The candidate will learn how to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations, accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and use various slide show effects.

Information and Communication (Internet)
The candidate will learn how to accomplish Web search tasks using a web browser application and available search engine tools, bookmark search results, print web pages and search reports. In this module you will learn how to send and receive messages by using electronic mail software, to attach documents or files to a message and to organise and manage message folders or directories within the electronic mail software.