Get Informed Youth Development Centre- EUC outline of learning manuals
Get Informed YDC accepts registrations anytime for its EUC training course which is run daily.
The courses are aligned to SAQA/NQF Unit Standards and are aimed at those who have never used a
computer before or who have little knowledge or experience with computers.
Courseware is computer based. Training material is provided at cost. Learner shall have access to the
PC.
COURSE INFORMATION
Introduction to Information & Communications Technology: (Unit Standard 117925)
Concepts of ICT, Windows, Office, Network, Typing Skills
1. ICT Concepts
Which is based on the unit standard 117925 - Describe the concepts of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) and the use of its components in a healthy and safe manner.
The level of the Unit Standard is Level 2 and the Credit Value is 3 credits and you should therefore
spend approximately 30 notional hours on this Unit. Notional hours are the total number of hours
that you could spend on this module and could combine learning, practising, self-evaluation, exercises
and applying what you have learnt in your own work environment.
PURPOSE
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
 Describe the components of Information and Communication Technologies.
 Describe the hardware components of a personal computer.
 Describe software for personal computers.
 Describe information networks in relation to ICT.
 Describe ergonomic principles for computer workstations.
 Explain health and safety when working with computers.
2. Word Processing
Is based on the following unit standards:
117924
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents (5
Credits) Level 2
116942
Use a GUI-based word processor to create merged documents (3 Credits) Level 3
119078
Use a GUI-based word processor to enhance a document through the use of tables
and columns (5 Credits) Level 3
Details of these unit standards can be found at the back of this learning guide.
The total credits for this module is 13 credits which means that you should therefore spend
approximately 130 notional hours on this module. Time spent could be a combination of classroom
study, learning, practising, exercises and applying what you have learnt in a working environment.
PURPOSE
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
 Work with multiple documents.
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Format text.
Format paragraphs.
Format pages.
Format a document.
Use and create templates.
Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of merged documents.
Create a merged document.
Create and edit a table.
Format a table.
Create and edit columns in a document.
Format columns in a document.
3. Spreadsheets
This module is called and is based on the following unit standards:
116937
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit
spreadsheets (Level 2) 4 credits
116940
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to solve a given
problem (Level 3) 6 credits
116943
Using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application enhance the
functionality and apply graph /charts to a spreadsheet (Level 4) 3 credits
Details of these unit standards can be found at the back of this learning guide.
The total credits for this module is 13 credits which means that you should therefore spend
approximately 130 notional hours on this module. The time spent could be a combination of
classroom study, learning, practising, exercises and applying what you have learnt in a working
environment.
PURPOSE
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of spreadsheets
 Create, open and save spreadsheets
 Produce a spreadsheet from a given specification
 Edit a spreadsheet
 Format a spreadsheet
 Check spelling in a spreadsheet
 Print a spreadsheet
4. PowerPoint 2007
Is based on the following unit standards:
116930
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to enhance
presentation appearance
117923
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to prepare
and produce a presentation according to a given brief
Details of these unit standards can be found at the back of this learning guide.
The total credits for this module is 10 credits which means that you should therefore spend
approximately 100 notional hours on this module. Time spent could be a combination of classroom
study, learning, practising, exercises and applying what you have learnt in a working environment.
PURPOSE
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
 Prepare and produce a presentation according to a specified brief.
 Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the presentation application.
 Work with multiple presentations.
 Format a presentation.
 Use special presentation effects.
 Apply special formatting to a presentation.
 Print presentation notes and hand-outs.
 Use a presentation for a specified purpose.
 Evaluate a presentation produced for a specified purpose.
 Create a graph in a presentation.
 Create an organisational chart in a presentation.
 Create a drawing in a presentation.
 Import images into a presentation.
 Images and objects are manipulated in presentation.
 Animation effects and transitions are applied or added to a presentation.
Master Slides are customised within a presentation.
5. MS Outlook 2003
Is based on the following unit standards:
116935
Enhance, edit and organise electronic messages using a Graphical User Interface
(GUI)-based messaging application
116945
Use electronic mail to send and receive messages
Details of these unit standards can be found at the back of this learning guide.
The total credits for this module is 4 credits which means that you should therefore spend
approximately 40 notional hours on this module. Time spent could be a combination of classroom
study, learning, practising, exercises and applying what you have learnt in a working environment.
PURPOSE
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
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Understand the concepts and terms of electronic messaging
Create and send an E-mail message
Receive and respond to e-mails
Print an E-mail message
Work with multiple E-mail messages
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the Email application
Explain legal, ethical and organisational issues in relation to the use of Email
Manage E-mail messages.
Use the address book facilities of electronic mail applications.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in the following:
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Mathematical literacy and communication skills at least at NQF Level 1.
Operate a personal computer system (ID 116932 - NQF Level 1).
Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment (ID 117902 - NQF Level
1).
 Read, write, communicate and comprehend at least at GET level
Use electronic mail to send and receive messages
COURSE STARTING DATES & TIMES
Classes are daily from Mondays to Saturdays.
The class session is 2 hours per day between 08:30am-10:30, 10:30am-12:30pm, and 13:00pm15:00pm.
COURSE DURATION:
The duration of the course is 3 Month.
COURSE FEE:
R 1200-00
Cash Fee; Deposit payable on registration & balance on completion of course & certification.