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CCMCS401 - COMPUTER SKILLS CCMCS401 Apply Computer Skills REQF Level: 4 Learning hours Credits: 3 30 Sector: All Sub-sector: All Issue date: November, 2017 Purpose statement The use of ICT in several areas has grown appreciably in recent years. ICT products are now used by most people, ranging from mobile phones and digital TVs through to personal computers and the World Wide Web. This qualification focuses on providing skills, experience and confidence for those learners who struggle to make the most of technology to demonstrate creative thinking, problem solving and knowledge construction. It focuses on completing workplace tasks, such as creating documents with text, graphics and numerical information using commonly used tools such as: Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint. Also the leaner will have the skills on how to protect the data in the computer systems.

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C C M C S 4 0 1 - COMPUTER SKILLS

CCMCS401 Apply Computer Skills

REQF Level: 4 Learning hours

Credits: 3 30

Sector: All

Sub-sector: All

Issue date: November, 2017

Purpose statement

The use of ICT in several areas has grown appreciably in recent years. ICT products are now

used by most people, ranging from mobile phones and digital TVs through to personal

computers and the World Wide Web. This qualification focuses on providing skills, experience

and confidence for those learners who struggle to make the most of technology to demonstrate

creative thinking, problem solving and knowledge construction. It focuses on completing

workplace tasks, such as creating documents with text, graphics and numerical information

using commonly used tools such as: Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint. Also the leaner will

have the skills on how to protect the data in the computer systems.

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Learning assumed to be in place

Not applicable

Elements of competency and perfomance criteria

Learning units describe the essential outcomes of a competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement

of the learning unit.

By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:

Elements of competency Performance criteria

1. Participate as part of a team

and respect the rules of the

training environment

1.1 Proper introduction of oneself

1.2 Appropriate integration in team

1.3 Appropriate participation in setting rules and adhere

to them

2. Explain the occupation and

learning process

2.1 Proper description of the main/major elements of

occupation

2.2 Adequate explanation about the one’s qualification

3. Respect the facilitation and

apply learning methods

3.1 Proper engagement in active and participatory

learning methods

3.2 Adequate description of the assessment procedures

4. Develop personal plans

based on self-assessment

practices

4.1 Proper identification of values, skills and interests

4.2 Proper assessment of values, skills and interests

4.3 Correct Setting of goals

4.4 Proper development of plans in order to reach the

set goals

4.5 Proper assessment of one’s learning style

4.6 Adequate identification of learning strategies

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LU 1: Protect computer system

1

Learning Outcomes:

1. Install software utilities 2. Scan and Eliminate virus 3. Backup of computer data based on OS 4. Restore computer data based on OS installed

5 Hours

Learning Outcome 1.1: Install software utilities

Description of software tools utilities Anti-virus Anti-malware Anti-spyware Adware Backup software Backup media

Installation of software tools\utilities Anti-virus Anti-malware Anti-spyware Adware Backup software Backup media

o Brainstorming on security software

o Group discussion on computer security

o Practical exercise on antivirus

installation

- Computer Lab - Projector - Computer with OS installed - White Board - Markers - Computer Lab with

internet access - Projector - Computer with OS installed - Antivirus

Resources Learning activities Content

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Formative Assessment 1.1

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written or Oral

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Description of software tools utilities

Installation of software tools\utilities: Anti-virus Anti-malware Anti-spyware Adware Backup software Backup media

Observation

Performance criterion

Proper installation of software utilities according to the manufacturer

specifications

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Learning Outcome 1.2: Scan and Eliminate virus

Description of scan types Full system scan On demand scan On access scan

Description of san mode Manual Automatic Scheduled

Description of virus elimination Elimination by neutralization Elimination by deleting Elimination by quarantine

o Presentation on computer virus scan types

o Brainstorming on computer virus scan

o Practical exercises on

computer virus scan

o Computer Lab with internet access

o Projector o Computer with OS

installed o Antivirus o White Board o Markers

Formative Assessment 1.2

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Performance

Written

Oral

Multiple choice

Expose /presentation

Task on scanning viruses

Checklist Score

Yes No

Description of scan types and san mode

Description of virus elimination

Virus elimination Elimination by neutralization Elimination by deleting Elimination by quarantine

Observation

Performance criterion

Regular computer scan and elimination of virus as per safety standards

Resources Learning activities Content

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Learning Outcome 1.3: Backup of computer data based on OS

Selection of backup types Normal/Full backup Copy backup Differential backup Incremental backup Daily backups

Selection of common backup devices Tape drive Digital audio tape(DAT)

drives Auto-loader tape

systems Magnetic optical drives Removable disks Disk drives

o Brainstorming on backup types o Practical exercises on backup

o Computer Lab with internet access

o Projector o Computer with OS installed o Antivirus o White Board o Markers

Formative Assessment 1.3

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral

Performance

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation )

Task on backing up data

Performance criterion

Accurate backup of computer data based on OS installation

Resources Learning activities Content

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Checklist Score

Yes No

Selection of backup types

Selection of common backup devices

backup on various devices Tape drive Digital audio tape(DAT) drives Auto-loader tape systems Magnetic optical drives Removable disks Disk drives

Observation

Learning Outcome 1.4: Restore computer data based on OS installed

Selection restore devices HHD/SSD USB/ Flash Driver Tapes drives Magnetic optical drives CDs DVDs Disc drives

o Brainstorming on backup types

o Practical exercises on data

restore

o Computer Lab with internet access

o Hard disk drive o Flash drive o Tape drive o CDs, DVDs o Projector o Computer with OS installed o Antivirus

Formative Assessment 1.4

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Performance criterion

Appropriate restoring of computer data based on OS installed

Resources Learning activities Content

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Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral

Performance

Matching

Expose (presentation )

Task on restoring data

Checklist Score

Yes No

Selection of restoring devices

Restoring of data on HHD/SSD USB/ Flash Driver Tapes drives Magnetic optical drives CDs DVDs Disc drives

Observation

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LU 2: Use Spreadsheet.

2

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe elements of spreadsheet application 2. Use basic spreadsheet tasks 3. Format cell and their contents 4. Manage Sheets in workbook 5. Use essential functions 6. Optimize data (sorting, filtering, contiguous data) 15 Hours

Learning Outcome 2.1: Describe elements of spreadsheet application

Description of Workbooks and

Worksheets Cells Headings Formula bar Formatting tool Formula bar Colum headers Row headers Active Cell reference status bar application bar Spreadsheets tab Horizontal scroll bar Vertical scroll bar

o Brainstorming on elements of spreadsheet application

o Demonstration on elements of spreadsheet application

o Group discussions on elements

of spreadsheet application

o Computer o Projector o software o Whiteboard o Marker o Duster o Text books o Lecture notes o Papers o Internet

Resources Learning activities Content

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Formative Assessment 2.1

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Performance

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation )

Checklist Score

Yes No

Description of Workbooks and Worksheets

Description of Cells

Description of Headings

Description of Formula bar

Description of Formatting Tools

Description of Formula bar

Description of Colum headers

Description of Row headers

Description of Active Cell reference

Description of status bar

Description of application bar

Description of Spreadsheets tab

Description of Horizontal scroll bar

Observation

Performance criterion

Proper description of elements of spreadsheet application

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Learning Outcome 2.2: Use basic spreadsheet tasks

Open

Close

New document

Undo

Save

Save as….

Sheet

Selecting a cell

Deleting Cell contents

Modifying cell contents

Selecting group of cells

Increase and reduce the cell size

Delete row and Colum

Duplicate cell

o Brainstorming on basic spreadsheet tasks

o Group discussions on opening, closing, new document, save and save us a new document.

o Practical exercises on selecting, deleting, modifying a group of cells

o Practical exercises on deleting

row ad Colum

- Computer - Projector - software - Whiteboard - Marker - Duster - Text books - Lecture notes - Papers - Internet -

Formative Assessment 2.2

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Performance criterion

Proper formatting of cells and their content

Resources Learning activities Content

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Checklist Score

Yes No

Formatting of text and cells Choice font, size, color Adjustment of Cow height Alignment of cell Formatting of Number Insertion of rows Merging cells Creating of border

Observation

Learning Outcome 2.3: Format cell and their contents

Formatting text and cells

Choosing font, size, color

Adjusting Cow height

Alignment of cell

Formatting Number

Inserting rows

Merging cells

Creating borders

Patterns

o Demonstration on formatting, text and cells

o Group discussions on choosing font, size and color.

o Practical exercises on Inserting

and formatting row ,number,

creation of border and partners

- Computer - Projector - software - Text books - Lecture notes - Papers - Internet

Formative Assessment 2.3

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Performance criterion

Proper management of sheets in workbook

Resources Learning activities Content

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Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Selection of Sheet Renaming of a Sheet Insertion of new sheets Moving of a Sheet in a workbook Deleting a sheet

Observation

Learning Outcome 2.4: Manage Sheets in workbook

Selecting a Sheet

Renaming a Sheet

Insert new sheets

Moving a Sheet in a workbook

Deleting a sheet

o Demonstration on selection of sheets

o Group discussions on inserting new sheet

o Practical exercises on inserting and formatting sheets

o Practical exercises on moving

sheet in workbook.

- Computer - Projector - software - Text books - Internet

Formative Assessment 2.4

Resources Learning activities Content

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Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Use of Numbers and Mathematical calculations Use of Addition operation Use of Multiplication operation Use of Division operation Use of Subtraction operation Use of AutoSum operation Use of Function operation Use of Average operation Use of Min operation use of Max operation

Observation

Performance criterion

Adequate using of essential functions

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Learning Outcome 2.5: Use essential functions

Use of Numbers and

Mathematical calculations

Addition Multiplication Division Subtraction AutoSum Function Average Minimum Maximum Count numbers

o Demonstration on number and mathematical calculations

o Group discussions on addition, multiplication and division operations.

o Practical exercises on number and mathematical calculations

o Practical exercises on

mathematical function(average,

minimum, maximum and count

numbers

- Computer - Projector - software - Whiteboard - Marker - Duster - Text books - Lecture notes - Papers - Internet

Formative Assessment 2.5

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Performance criterion

Proper optimization of data

Resources Learning activities Content

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Checklist Score

Yes No

Sorting of data by multiple columns at the same time Creation of customized list and performing a custom sort Automatically filter of list in place Application of filter options to a list Use of automatic sub-totaling features Expanding, collapsing outline detail levels

Observation

Learning Outcome 2.6: Optimize data (sorting, filtering, contiguous data)

Sorting data by multiple columns at the same time

Creation of customized list and performing a custom sort

Automatically filter of list in place

Application of filter options to a list

Use of automatic sub-totalling features

Expanding, collapsing outline detail levels

o Brainstorming on data optimizations(sorting, filtering, contiguous data )

o Demonstration on sorting by multiple columns and creation of customized list

o Group discussions on application of filter options to a list

o Practical exercises data

optimization

- Computer - Projector - software - Whiteboard - Marker - Duster - Text books - Lecture notes - Papers - Internet

Formative Assessment 2.6

Performance criterion

Proper optimization of data

Resources Learning activities Content

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Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Sorting of data by multiple columns at the same time Creation of customized list and performing a custom sort Automatically filter of list in place Application of filter options to a list Use of automatic sub-totaling features Expanding, collapsing outline detail levels Sorting of data by multiple columns at the same time Creation of customized list and performing a custom sort Automatically filter of list in place

Observation

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LU 3: Use Presentation

3

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe elements of presentation application 2. Manage a slide 3. Use Templates 4. Apply Animation and sound in presentation

10 Hours

Learning Outcome 3.1: Describe elements of presentation application

Title Bar

Menu Bar

Toolbars

Formatting tool bar

Standard toolbar

Outline slides tabbed planes

View button

Status bar

Tri-panel view

Drawing toolbar

Office asset

Task pane

Help

o Brainstorming on elements of presentation application

o Group discussions on elements of presentation application

o Demonstration on elements of

presentation application

o Computer o Projector o software o Text books

Formative Assessment 3.1

Performance criterion

Proper description of elements of presentation application

Resources Learning activities Content

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Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation

Checklist Score

Yes No

Description of Title Bar

Description of Menu Bar

Description of Toolbars

Description of Formatting tool bar

Description of Standard toolbar

Description of Outline slides tabbed planes

Description of View button

Description of Status bar

Description of Tri-panel view

Description of Drawing toolbar

Description of Office asset

Description of Task pane

Observation

Learning Outcome 3.2: Manage a slide

Creating a new slide

Modifying a slide

Duplicate selected slides

Slide from outline

Reusing slides

Entering a text

Formatting a slide

o Demonstration on creation, formatting of a new slide

o Group discussions on modification, duplication of slides

o Practical exercises on slide management

o Computer o Projector o software o Text books o Internet

Resources Learning activities Content

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Formative Assessment 3.2

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Creation of a new slide

Modification of slide

Duplication of selected slides

Slide from outline

Reuse of slides

Entering a text

Formatting of slide

Observation

Performance criterion

Proper slides formatting

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Learning Outcome 3.3: Use Templates

Design new template

Insert a template

Remove a template

Editing a template

o Brainstorming on use of templates

o Demonstration on design of new slide

o Practical exercises on design template, inserting templates, removing a new template and editing a template

o Computer o Projector o software o Text books o Internet

Formative Assessment 3.3

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Design of new template

Insertion of a template

Removing a template

Editing of a template

Observation

Performance criterion

Proper using of templates

Resources Learning activities Content

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Learning Outcome 3.4: Apply Animation and sound in presentation

Slide translation

Translation sound

Translation speed

Custom animation

o Brainstorming on slide translation

o Demonstration on translation sound

o Group discussions on elements of spreadsheet application

o Practical exercises on animation and sound in slides

o Computer o Projector o software o Text books o Internet

Formative Assessment 3.4

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written evidence

Oral evidence

Multiple choice

True or false question

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Expose (presentation)

Checklist Score

Yes No

Translation of Slide

Translation of sound

Translation of speed

Custom animation

Observation

Performance criterion

Proper application of Animation and sound in presentation

Resources Learning activities Content

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