BY Everyday Computer Skills L3
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the
knowledge, skill and competence to describe the role of
computers in everyday life and to operate a personal computer
safely in a supervised environment
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 3M0874
Start Date: 09-01-2025 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 20 weeks
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Literacy | Computer Literacy (3N0881) | QQI |
1 Outline how Information Technology affects everyday
life to include social networking, e-commerce, eGovernment and e-Learning
2 Explain commonplace Information Technology
concepts and terminology relating to computer types,
computer hardware, application software, and the
internet
3 Describe the health, safety and personal hygiene
considerations of working with computers
4 Describe information security considerations
including password protection, viruses, and provision
of personal details
2
5 Outline the functions of the main hardware elements
of a computer including input, output and storage
devices
6 Operate computer hardware by performing all
required steps including connecting all required
devices, and powering up and shutting down
equipment appropriately
7 Use a range a keyboard capabilities including text
entry, numeric data entry, function keys, application
keys, multifunction keys, symbols, cursor control,
caps lock, and num lock
8 Use a computer application to create a file by
performing all required steps including accessing the
application, entering data using the keyboard and
mouse, printing the file, and storing the file
appropriately for subsequent retrieval
9 Apply relevant environmental impact reduction,
health, safety and personal hygiene procedures
when working in an ICT environment.