Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
R/502/0191
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
5 hours

Assessment Guidance

IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com
Assessment can be undertaken through:
• multiple choice questions to cover understanding and underpinning knowledge

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

PPE:1 Understand the basics of productivity programmes

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the functionality of various productivity programmes

2

PPE:2 Understanding common features and commands

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify the main components of the graphical user interface (GUI) of a productivity program
  • 2.2
    Use the pointer to navigate in a program
  • 2.3
    Identify the purpose of tabs, groups, and commands or the commands on the menu bar relevant to the operating system used
  • 2.4
    Use the buttons on the toolbars to perform various tasks
  • 2.5
    Type text and characters in a program by using the keyboard
  • 2.6
    Explain the use of keyboard shortcuts and key combinations

3

PPE:3 understand the basics of word processors

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Perform basic tasks in a word processor
  • 3.2
    Edit and format text
  • 3.3
    Work with tables and pictures
  • 3.4
    Proofread a document
  • 3.5
    Identify the benefits of desktop publishing

4

PPE:4 Understand the basics of spreadsheet programmes

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify the components of a spreadsheet
  • 4.2
    Enter data into a spreadsheet
  • 4.3
    Perform basic mathematical tasks in a spreadsheet
  • 4.4
    Insert charts in a spreadsheet
  • 4.5
    Identify the options available for printing and print a spreadsheet

5

PPE:5 Understand the basics of presentation programmes

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify the elements of a presentation program
  • 5.2
    Create a presentation
  • 5.3
    Add graphics and multimedia to a presentation
  • 5.4
    Identify and use the options available to print presentations in different formats in a presentation programme

6

PPE:6 Understand the basics of database programmes

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Explain basic concepts of a database
  • 6.2
    Create a database
  • 6.3
    Work with records in a database
  • 6.4
    Explain what database queries are and how they work
  • 6.5
    Explain what reports are and their uses, and work with reports