COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

UNIT CODE: 0611 351 02A

LSevels 4/5/6
Duration of unit: 160 hours
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform Computer Essentials
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required in managing computer devices, managing desktop
settings, performing file management, managing computer software and perform online jobs.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Manage computer devices
2. Manage desktop settings
3. Perform file management
4. Manage computer software
5. To Perform Online Jobs
Learning outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Content Suggested
outcome Assessment Methods
1. Manage 1.1. Selection of Computer Hardware devices  Practical
computer 1.1.1. Introduction to computer devices  Oral questions
devices 1.1.1.1. Meaning of computer hardware  Written tests
devices  Observation
1.1.1.2. Identification of computer  Reports
components and port  Portfolio of
2. Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse evidence
3. All the parts inside the computer case, such as the
hard disk drive, motherboard and video card s

3.1.1. Classification of computer hardware

devices
3.2. Disassembling of computer hardware devices
3.2.1. Cleaning of computer devices
3.3. Assembling of Computer Hardware devices
3.3.1. Types of Computer Hardware devices
 3.3.2. Functions of various computer hardware
devices
3.3.3. Connecting computer hardware devices
e.g. monitor, System Unit
3.4. Booting of computer
3.4.1. Introduction to booting
3.4.2. Types of booting
3.4.2.1. Cold Booting
3.4.2.2. Warm booting
3.5. Connecting computer peripheral devices
3.5.1. Types of computer peripheral devices
1.1.1.1. Printer
1.1.1.2. Speaker
1.1.1.3. Mouse
1.1.1.4. Keyboard
1.1.1.5. Projector
3.5.2. Configuration of peripheral devices
2. Manage 2.1 Customization of desktop icons  Practical
desktop settings 2.1.1 Introduction to desktop icons and settings  Oral questions
2.2 Date and time settings  Written tests
2.3 Desktop settings customization  Observation
2.3.1 Background colour and pictures  Reports
2.3.2 Themes  Portfolio of
2.3.3 Taskbar evidence
2.3.4 Menu bar
2.3.5 Text size
2.3.6 Brightness
3.Perform file 2.4 Creating files and folders  Practical
management 2.4.1 Introduction to computer files and folders  Oral questions
2.4.2 Creation of files and folders  Written tests
2.4.3 Compression and extraction of folders  Observation
2.5 Transferring files and folders  Reports
2.5.1 sharing of folders and files  Portfolio of
2.6 File protection evidence
 2.6.1 Password
2.6.2 Encryption
4. Manage 2.7 Selecting data backup media  Practical
computer 2.7.1 Types of data Backup media  Oral questions
software 2.8 Performing data backup  Written tests
2.9 Installation of computer software  Observation
2.9.1 Introduction to computer software  Reports
2.9.2 Types of computer software  Portfolio of
2.9.2.1 Applications evidence
2.9.2.2 Operating systems
2.9.2.3 Utility programs
2.9.3 Configuration of computer software
2.10 Optimization of computer software
2.10.1 Updating computer software
2.10.2 Computer disk cleanup
1. Perform 1.1. Introduction to online working  Practical
Online 1.2. Types of online Jobs Assessment
Jobs 1.3. Online job platforms  Project
1.3.1. Upwork  Third Party
1.3.2. Freelancer Report
1.3.3. Fiverr  Portfolio of
1.4. Online account and profile management Evidence
1.5. Identifying online jobs job bidding  Written
1.6. Online digital identity Assessment
1.7. Executing online tasks  Oral Questioning
1.8. Management of online payment accounts.

Suggested Delivery Methods

● Demonstration by trainer
● Practical work by trainee
● Viewing of related videos
● Group discussions
● Direct instructions
Recommended resources for 25 trainees
S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommended
Specifications Ratio
(Trainee: Item)
A Learning Materials
1. Textbooks 5 pcs 5:1

2. Installation manuals 5 pcs 5:1

3. Flip Charts 5 pcs 5:1

4. PowerPoint presentations For trainer’s use

5. Installation CDs/DVDs

B Learning Facilities &

infrastructure
6. Lecture/theory room 1 25:1

7. Computer laboratory 1 25:1

C Consumable materials
8. Printing papers 1 ream 1:20

9. Foolscaps 1 ream 1:20

10. Toners 2 pcs 13:1

11. Assorted colour of

whiteboard markers
D Tools and Equipment
12. Computers 25 pcs 1:1
13. Projector 1 pcs 25:1

14. Printers 2 pcs 13:1

15. Whiteboard 1 pcs 25:1

16. Flash drives 5 pcs 5:1

17. External Hard drive 5 pcs 5:1

18. System Software suite 5 pcs 5:1

19. Application Software suite 5 pcs 5:1

20. Computer Repair Tool box 5 5:1