What is this section about?
This section will help you learn how to use a basic IT system.
What will I learn?
At the end of this section, you will be able to:
- name the different parts of your IT system
- start up the system
- find your way to different programs
- open a file
- shut down the system.
How long should it take to do this?
You should complete this section in about five to seven hours.
What do I need?
You need a computer with Mac OS X installed.
How will I be assessed on my work in this section?
This section will help you with the rest of the unit IT Core Skills - Access 3. Your work in this section will be assessed when you do the next sections. The assessment will be practical and like activities you have done already.
Your tutor will assess you when you are ready for it. Your tutor will watch you doing the assessments to make sure that they are your own work and to give you a little help if you need it.
The assessments may be linked to other subjects you are studying. They will test that you can use a basic IT system well.
You can be reassessed if necessary.
