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IT & Electronics Courses
Computing for Beginners
Course Code: 4300
Duration : 8 weeksCourse Content:
The key purpose of this course is to introduce novices to a computer and enable them to be proficient in the use of word software , skilled in the safe usage of the internet and be capable of sending and receiving emails.
Week 1 Introduction -
- An overview of personal computers and/or laptops
- Identify external components - Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and Memory Stick
- Be aware of the positioning and uses of the Internal Components of a PC
- Getting started with Word 2010
- Identify the Components of the Word Interface
- Customise the Word Interface
- Display a ducument in Different Views
- Enter Text in a Document
- Save a Document
- Editing Text in a Word Document
- Apply Character Formatting
- Modify the Layout of a Paragraph
- Apply Styles
- Apply Borders and Shading
- Controlling the Appearance of Pages in a Word Document
- Apply a Page Border and Colour
- Add Headers and Footers
- Checking and printing a Word Document
- Check Spelling and Grammar
- Print a Document
- Access the internet and compare different types of site
- Identify the pros and cons of Search Engines
- Compare differences in various Browsers
- Appreciate the dangers encountered in Internet usage
- Understand the risks involved when using the Internet
- Learn about Anti-virus sites and Firewalls
- Set up an email site
- Send and receive an email
- Understand Skype and its possibilities
- Review previous weeks and assess knowledge gained
- Receive Certificates of Attendance
Entry Requirements:
Basic skills in Numeracy and Literacy
Career Options:
Students may proceed to ECDL
Course Starting: To be confirmed - - Location - To be confirmed
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This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.