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Information Technology

Programme Outline

Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116932, NQF Level 1, 3 Credits

Introduction

This training course is meant for people who desire to have basic knowledge on how to operate a computer.

Key learning Areas

  • Hardware elements of a computer
  • Types of computers
  • Configuring a computer
  • Computer operating systems functions
  • Operating system utilities
  • Starting and shutting down a computer
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 117924, NQF Level 02, 5 Credits

Introduction

This programme introduces the learner to Microsoft Word. Learners who successfully complete this programme will be able to type and format documents using Ms Word.

Key Learning Areas

  • Create documents
  • Work with multiple documents
  • Format text
  • Format paragraphs
  • Format pages
  • Format documents
  • Use templates
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 119078, NQF Level 03, 5 Credits

Introduction

This programme gives the learner skills and knowledge on how to enhance document appearance using Ms Word.

Key Learning Areas

  • Creating and editing tables
  • Format a table
  • Create and edit columns in a document
  • Format columns in a document
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116942, NQF Level 03, 3 Credits

Introduction

This programme exposes the learner to advanced features that relate to Ms Word.

Key Learning Areas

  • Merging documents
  • Working with large documents
  • Macros
  • Drawing
  • Watermark
  • Document mapping
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116937, NQF Level 03, 4 Credits

Introduction

This programme introduces the learner to Microsoft Excel. Learners who successfully complete this programme will be able to create and edit spreadsheets using Ms Excel.

Key Learning Areas

  • Principles of spreadsheets
  • Creating and saving spreadsheets
  • Editing a spreadsheet
  • Formatting a spreadsheet
  • Spell-check in spreadsheets
  • Printing a spreadsheet
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116940, NQF Level 03, 6 Credits

Introduction

This training programme enables candidates to be able to plan, produce, use and spreadsheets to solve problems using Ms Excel.

Key Learning Areas

  • Prepare a spreadsheet
  • Adjust settings of a spreadsheet.
  • Work with multiple worksheets
  • Apply formulae to worksheets
  • Format a worksheet
  • Apply special effects to a worksheet
  • Evaluate a spreadsheet
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 258876, NQF Level 04, 3 Credits

Introduction

In this course, you will extend your knowledge into some of the more specialised and advanced capabilities of Excel by automating some common tasks, applying advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, collaborating on worksheets with others, and sharing Excel data with other applications.

Key Learning Areas

  • Working with outlines
  • Using multiple workbooks
  • Working with tables
  • Working with advanced filters
  • Using advanced functions
  • Advanced charting
  • Using templates
  • Using scenarios & goal seeking
  • Using automatic formatting and styles
  • Consolidating worksheets
  • Sharing workbooks
  • Pivot tables
  • Using macros
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 117923, NQF Level 04, 3 Credits

Introduction

This training programme will enable candidates to plan, produce, use and evaluate presentations using Ms PowerPoint.

Key Learning Areas

  • Prepare and produce a presentation
  • Adjust settings of a presentation
  • Work with multiple presentations
  • Format a presentation
  • Use special presentation effects
  • Apply special formatting to a presentation
  • Customise a presentation
  • Evaluate a presentation
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116930, NQF Level 03, 5 Credits

Introduction

This course is intended for people who need to enhance the appearance of their presentation in Ms PowerPoint.

Key Learning Areas

  • Creating a graph in a presentation
  • Creating charts in a presentation
  • Creating drawings
  • Importing images
  • Manipulating images and objects
  • Applying animation effects and transitions
  • Customising master slides
Based on SAQA's Unit Standard 116930, NQF Level 03, 5 Credits

Introduction

This course was designed for those who intend to gain skills on how to create and edit databases using MS Access.

Key Learning Areas

  • Principles of databases
  • Creating databases
  • Creating databases
  • Entering information in a database
  • Modify the design of a database
  • Sort and search for records in a database table.
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