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| Computer Literacy Grade 2 - Level 2 |
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Once the user feels confident in using the mouse and keyboard, they can progress onto level 2, which will provide intermediate recapping of level 1. Background data on these devices are also incorporated into the software.
SOFTWARE |
AIM
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| Consists of one module, split into three sub modules, recapping the keyboard and mouse. |
To ensure competency with the keyboard and mouse. |
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| Computer Literacy Grade 3 - Level 3 |
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In level 3, the user is introduced to the Windows operating system, and using the knowledge gained in the previous levels, allows the user to interact with a simulated Windows environment.
TOPICS COVERED :
Windows Fundamentals |
AIM
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- Desktop
- Taskbar
- Icons
- Explorer
- Recap of mouse
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To provide the user with knowledge on navigating the Windows environment, and to allow the user to understand, what each topic contributes in respect of using Windows to it's full potential. |
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| Computer Literacy Grade 4 - Level 4 |
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Level 4 provides an informative introduction to hardware, connectors, software and networking. At this level, the user will begin their journey into the world of computers.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Hardware components
- Physical connectors
- Recap of software
- Operating system overview
- Basic network overview
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| Computer Literacy Grade 5 - Level 5 |
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In this level, the focus shifts away from hardware and focuses on software packages found within the Windows operating system. A brief recap of levels 1 – 4, is also incorporated onto the software.
TOPICS COVERED:
MODULE 1 |
MODULE 2
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- Microsoft paint
- Notepad
- Menu's
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| AIM |
| To allow the user to understand how the different software packages work, and to refresh past topics covered. |
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| Computer Literacy Grade 6 - Level 6 |
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Level six introduces module one of mous essentials, and focuses on Excel and Word at a beginner level.
TOPICS COVERED:
WORD |
E XCEL
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- Word layout
- Open and save
- Formatting
- Page numbers
- Clip art
- Tables
- Spell check
- Search
- Word count
- Date and time
- Header
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- What is Excel?
- Worksheet and cell
- Entering and editing
- Formula's
- Printing
- Formatting
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| Computer Literacy Grade 7 - Level 7 |
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Level 7 introduces module 2 of mous essentials, and focuses on Access, Outlook and Powerpoint, at a beginner level.
TOPICS COVERED:
ACCESS |
OUTLOOK
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- What is MS Access?
- Creating, new, opening
- Database wizard
- Database without wizard
- Tables
- Table in design view
- Primary key
- Switching views
- Entering data
- Manipulating data
- Forms
- Forms using a wizard
- Reports
- Reports using a wizard
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- Introduction
- Inbox
- Outbox
- Drafts
- Sent items
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Deleted items
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| POWERPOINT |
AIM |
- Introduction
- Let's begin
- Placeholders
- Toolbars
- New slides
- Navigation
- Run your show
- Slide manipulation
- Transitions
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At the end of module 2, the user should be proficient at a beginner level in mous essentials, and should be able to navigate each of the software packages with ease. |
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| Computer Literacy Grade 8 - Level 8 |
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As from level 8, the user will, with the knowledge gained from level 1 – 7, progress into the intermediate modules of computer literacy. The knowledge that a user will obtain from this level, will allow a greater understanding of how the physical components work.
TOPICS COVERED
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Tower
- CD rom
- Hard disk
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- Floppy disk
- Central processing unit
- RAM
- Sound card
- Graphics card
- Power supply
- Modem
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OVERVIEW
Level 8, is fully interactive, and allows the user to rotate, zoom and obtain facts about the device being viewed
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| Computer Literacy Grade 9 - Level 9 |
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In this level, the user is taught the fundamentals of networking, and is introduced to the components, protocols, security and transmission media types, all associated with networking and network standards.
TOPICS COVERED
- What is a network?
- Network services
- Physical components
- Windows 2000
- General duties of an administrator
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- Other operating systems
- O.S.I. Model
- Transmission media
- TCP/IP
- Security
- RAID
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OVERVIEW
On completion of this level, the user will be able to identify different physical components, will be able to navigate networking software, and have an understanding of how data is sent through a networking environment, and how different protocols, affect transmission of such data.
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| Computer Literacy Grade 10 - Level 10 |
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Level 10, forms the basis of the advanced modules for the curriculum. At this level, the topics covered are probed in depth, and cover every aspect of software, hardware and networking.
TOPICS COVERED:
HARDWARE |
SOFTWARE
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- Power supply
- Hard drive
- CD rom
- Monitor
- Resistors
- Scanners
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- Excel (level 1)
- Word (level 1)
- Access (level 1)
- Powerpoint (level 1)
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NETWORKING |
TROUBLESHOOTING (PART 1) |
- Physical components
- Novell netware
- Unix
- O.S.I. model
- Transmission media
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- Power supply
- Hard disk
- CD rom
- Monitor
- Speakers
- Scanners
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OVERVIEW
Each of the topics covered, provide indepth knowledge, on how to use that object efficiently. The troubleshooting section provides indepth knowledge for the user, to diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems.
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| Computer Literacy Grade 11 - Level 11 |
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This level provides a continuation from the previous level, for each of the topics covered. The levels have been separated to ensure that the user, does not overwhelm themselves, with all the technical knowledge, provided in the software.
TOPICS COVERED:
HARDWARE |
SOFTWARE
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- Motherboard
- CPU
- RAM
- Video card
- Modem
- Sound card
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- Excel (level 2)
- Word (level 2)
- Access (level 2)
- Powerpoint (level 2)
- Outlook
- Internet
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NETWORKING |
TROUBLESHOOTING (PART 2) |
- IPX/SPX
- Appletalk
- Netbeui/netbios
- Modem technology
- Security
- Admin utilities
- Support/maintenance
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- Motherboard
- CMOS battery
- Resource conflicts
- CPU
- RAM
- Video cards
- Modem
- Sound card
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| Computer Literacy Grade 12 - Level 12 |
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In this final level, hardware and software are completed, and the user is introduced to computer ethics.
TOPICS COVERED:
HARDWARE |
SOFTWARE
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- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Stiffy disk
- Network adaptors
- Printers
- Ports
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- Excel (level 3)
- Word (level 3)
- Access (level 3)
- Powerpoint (level 3)
- Outlook (level 2)
- Internet (level 2)
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COMPUTER ETHICS |
TROUBLESHOOTING (PART 2) |
- Ethics
- Viruses
- Ergonomics, health and safety issues.
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- Motherboard
- CMOS battery
- Resource conflicts
- CPU
- RAM
- Video cards
- Modem
- Sound card
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OVERVIEW
At the completion of these twelve modules, the user will be proficient in hardware repairs, mous essentials, networking and network standards, and computer ethics.
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