Information Technology Skills – FETAC Level 4 (Intermediate Level Computer Course)
FETAC Module No: 4N1125
Schedule
- 1 Explain a range of information technology concepts and terminology to include computer,
computer hardware components, system and application software, input devices, output devices,
data storage devices, bytes, files, folder/directory, drives, memory, LAN, WAN, and the internet
- 2 The impact of information technology on personal life and working or community life
- 3 Manage files, folders or directories using a range of common file management features to
include create, rename, delete, copy, move, locate and save to range of drives
- 4 Use a data entry application to enter data using text, alpha, numeric and special characters to
a minimum speed of 15 words per minute
- 5 Access a word processing package to open a file, enter and edit text by inserting and
deleting characters, words, sentences and paragraphs
- 6 Format text using a range of format tools to include joining and splitting, line spacing,
indentation, justifying and alignment
- 7 Enhance text using a range of enhancement tools to include bold, underline, italicize, font and
font size
- 8 Edit a block of text using a range of editing tools to include move, copy and delete
- 9 Navigate specific internet sites through a browser with specific links identified
- 10 Use a range of functions in a webmail application to create, reply, cc, bcc, and add attachments
to emails
- 11 Manage a personal email account to include inbox, read/unread ,deleted items, trash, drafts,
and contacts/address book
- 12 Produce an accurate hard copy of a 50-70 word document by proof reading, and using spell
check, save, and print features
Duration:
8 weeks (16 classes x 2½ hours = 40 hours)
Fee:
€330.00
Exam Re-sit:
€25.00
Funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Social Fund under the National Development Plan 2005—2006