A1 / Foundations
Using a Computer for the First Time
5 weeks · 20 contact hours
To take a person who has never touched a computer to the point where they can switch one on, operate it unaided, create and retrieve their own work, and recover from a mistake without fear. Fear of breaking the machine is the single largest barrier at this level, and the module sequence is built to dismantle it.
What you’ll learn.
4 modules · 20 contact hours
01Meeting the machine4 hrs
- Parts of a computer and what each one does.
- Switching on, logging in and shutting down safely.
- Reading the desktop: what you are looking at.
- Caring for equipment and cables.
02Hands and the machine6 hrs
- Holding and moving a mouse; click, double-click and drag.
- The keyboard: letters, space, enter, backspace, shift.
- Typing your own name and a short sentence.
- Correcting mistakes without fear.
03Making something and keeping it6 hrs
- Opening a writing program.
- Typing a short document.
- Saving, naming and finding a file again.
- Printing, where a printer is available.
04Confidence and next steps4 hrs
- What commonly goes wrong and what to do about it.
- Asking for help and using the help menu.
- What you can learn next.
- Practical assessment.
On completion, you can.
- Switch on, log in to and shut down a computer without assistance.
- Use a mouse and keyboard with confidence to complete a simple task.
- Create, save, name and retrieve a document of their own.
- Describe what to do when the machine behaves unexpectedly.
How progress is assessed.
Continuous observation against the practical rubric, plus a final observed task: create, save, close and reopen a named document.
Certification and recognition
The planned certification includes a statement of attainment and a programme completion certificate; Professional programmes also carry an assessed portfolio. The curriculum maps to RTQF levels. Accreditation and external recognition are being sought; this is not a claim of approval.
What comes next.
Placement and programme entry requirements apply.
Getting Things Done OnlineFoundations and Schools & Teachers are planned for Kinyarwanda delivery. Weekly timetables and venue details will be confirmed with each intake.
Source: Curriculum Framework v1.0, pages 8. Read the full framework