COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
ISCED UNIT CODE: 0611 351 01A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: IT/CU/ICTA/CR/01/4/MA
Duration of unit: 120 hours
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform Computer Essentials
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required in performing computer essentials. It involves
managing computer devices, managing desktop settings, performing file management,
managing computer software and performing online jobs.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Durations(Hours)
1. Manage computer devices 20
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2. Manage desktop settings 30
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3. Perform file management 20
4. Manage computer software 20
5. To Perform online jobs 30
Total Hours 120
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 [Link]. Meaning of computer hardware • Written tests
devices
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[Link]. Identification of computer • Observation
components and port • Reports
1.1.2. Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and • Portfolio of
mouse evidence
1.1.3. All the parts inside the computer case,
such as the hard disk drive, motherboard
and video card s
[Link]. Classification of computer
hardware devices
1.2. Disassembling of computer hardware devices
1.2.1. Cleaning of computer devices
1.3. Assembling of Computer Hardware devices
1.3.1. Types of Computer Hardware devices
1.3.2. Functions of various computer hardware
devices
1.3.3. Connecting computer hardware devices
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e.g. monitor, System Unit
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1.4. Booting of computer
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1.4.1. Introduction to booting
1.4.2. Types of booting
[Link]. Cold Booting
[Link]. Warm booting
1.5. Connecting computer peripheral devices
1.5.1. Types of computer peripheral devices
[Link]. Printer
[Link]. Speaker
[Link]. Mouse
[Link]. Keyboard
[Link]. Projector
1.5.2. Configuration of peripheral devices
2. Manage 2.1 Customization of desktop icons • Practical
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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 3.1 Creating files and folders • Practical
management 3.1.1 Introduction to computer files and folders • Oral questions
3.1.2 Creation of files and folders • Written tests
3.1.3 Compression and extraction of folders • Observation
3.2 Transferring files and folders • Reports
3.2.1 sharing of folders and files • Portfolio of
3.3 File protection evidence
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3.3.1 Password
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3.3.2 Encryption
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4. Manage 4.1 Selecting data backup media • Practical
computer 4.1.1 Types of data Backup media • Oral questions
software 4.2 Performing data backup • Written tests
4.3 Installation of computer software • Observation
4.3.1 Introduction to computer software • Reports
4.3.2 Types of computer software • Portfolio of
[Link] Applications evidence
[Link] Operating systems
[Link] Utility programs
4.3.3 Configuration of computer software
4.4 Optimization of computer software
4.4.1 Updating computer software
4.4.2 Computer disk cleanup
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5. Perform 5.1. Introduction to online working • Practical
Online Assessment
5.1.1. Types of online Jobs
Jobs
• Project
5.1.2. Online job platforms (Upwork,
• Third Party
Freelancer, Fiverr)
Report
5.2. Online account and profile management • Portfolio of
5.3. Identifying online jobs job bidding Evidence
5.4. Online digital identity • Written
Assessment
5.5. Online job bidding
• Oral
5.6. Executing online tasks Questioning
5.7. Management of online payment accounts.
Suggested Delivery Methods
● Demonstration by trainer
● Practical work by trainee
● Viewing of related videos
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● Group discussions
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● Direct instructions
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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
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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
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12. Computers 25 pcs 1:1
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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
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