Unit 10
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
2 - Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
3 - Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
1 - Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
2 - Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
3 - Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
The learner will:
1 - Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what types of information are required for the presentation.
1.2 I can select and use different slide layouts as appropriate for different types of information.
1.3 I can enter information into presentation slides so that it is ready for editing and formatting.
1.4 I can identify any constraints which may affect the presentation.
1.5 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources for presentations.
1.6 I can store and retrieve presentation files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.
The learner will:
2 - Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify what slide structure to use.
2.2 I can select and use an appropriate template to structure slides.
2.3 I can select and use appropriate techniques to edit slides.
2.4 I can select and use appropriate techniques to format slides.
The learner will:
3 - Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify how to present slides to meet needs and communicate effectively.
3.2 I can prepare slides for presentation.
3.3 I can check presentation meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
1 - Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what types of information are required for the presentation.
1.2 I can select and use different slide layouts as appropriate for different types of information.
1.3 I can enter information into presentation slides so that it is ready for editing and formatting.
1.4 I can identify any constraints which may affect the presentation.
1.5 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources for presentations.
1.6 I can store and retrieve presentation files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.
The learner will:
2 - Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify what slide structure to use.
2.2 I can select and use an appropriate template to structure slides.
2.3 I can select and use appropriate techniques to edit slides.
2.4 I can select and use appropriate techniques to format slides.
The learner will:
3 - Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify how to present slides to meet needs and communicate effectively.
3.2 I can prepare slides for presentation.
3.3 I can check presentation meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
Unit 11
DATABASE SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Recognise how to use a database
2 - Use a database
1 - Recognise how to use a database
2 - Use a database
The learner will:
1 - Recognise how to use a database
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify the main components of a database.
1.2 I can create a database table for a purpose using specified fields.
1.3 I can enter structured data into records to meet requirements.
1.4 I can locate and amend data records.
1.5 I can respond appropriately to data entry error messages.
1.6 I can check data meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
The learner will:
2 - Use a database
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify queries which meet information requirements.
2.2 I can run simple database queries.
2.3 I can identify reports which meet information requirements.
2.4 I can generate and print pre-defined database reports.
1 - Recognise how to use a database
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify the main components of a database.
1.2 I can create a database table for a purpose using specified fields.
1.3 I can enter structured data into records to meet requirements.
1.4 I can locate and amend data records.
1.5 I can respond appropriately to data entry error messages.
1.6 I can check data meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
The learner will:
2 - Use a database
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify queries which meet information requirements.
2.2 I can run simple database queries.
2.3 I can identify reports which meet information requirements.
2.4 I can generate and print pre-defined database reports.
Unit 12
DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
2 - Input and combine text and other information within publications
3 - Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
1 - Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
2 - Input and combine text and other information within publications
3 - Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
The learner will:
1 - Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what types of information are needed.
1.2 I can identify what page design and layout will be required.
1.3 I can select and use an appropriate page design and layout for publications in line with local guidelines, where relevant.
1.4 I can select and use appropriate media for the publication.
The learner will:
2 - Input and combine text and other information within publications
The learner can:
2.1 I can input information into publications so that it is ready for editing and formatting.
2.2 I can identify copyright constraints on using others’ information.
2.3 I can organise and combine information of different types or from different sources in line with any copyright constraints.
2.4 I can store and retrieve publication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.
The learner will:
3 - Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify what editing and formatting to use for the publication.
3.2 I can select and use appropriate techniques to edit publications and format text.
3.3 I can manipulate images and graphic elements accurately.
3.4 I can control text flow within single and multiple columns and pages.
3.5 I can check publications meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
1 - Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what types of information are needed.
1.2 I can identify what page design and layout will be required.
1.3 I can select and use an appropriate page design and layout for publications in line with local guidelines, where relevant.
1.4 I can select and use appropriate media for the publication.
The learner will:
2 - Input and combine text and other information within publications
The learner can:
2.1 I can input information into publications so that it is ready for editing and formatting.
2.2 I can identify copyright constraints on using others’ information.
2.3 I can organise and combine information of different types or from different sources in line with any copyright constraints.
2.4 I can store and retrieve publication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.
The learner will:
3 - Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify what editing and formatting to use for the publication.
3.2 I can select and use appropriate techniques to edit publications and format text.
3.3 I can manipulate images and graphic elements accurately.
3.4 I can control text flow within single and multiple columns and pages.
3.5 I can check publications meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary.
Unit 13
IT SECURITY FOR USERS
Summary
1 - Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
2 - Manage incoming email effectively
1 - Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
2 - Manage incoming email effectively
The learner will:
1 - Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
The learner can:
1.1 I can use software tools to compose and format e-mail messages
1.2 I can attach files to e-mail messages
1.3 I can send e-mail messages
1.4 I can identify how to stay safe and respect others when using e-mail
1.5 I can use an address book to store and retrieve contact information
The learner will:
2 - Manage incoming email effectively
The learner can:
2.1 I can follow guidelines and procedures for using e-mail
2.2 I can identify when and how to respond to email messages
2.3 I can read and respond to e-mail messages appropriately
2.4 I can identify what messages to delete and when to do so
2.5 I can organise and store e-mail messages
2.6 I can respond appropriately to common e-mail problems
1 - Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
The learner can:
1.1 I can use software tools to compose and format e-mail messages
1.2 I can attach files to e-mail messages
1.3 I can send e-mail messages
1.4 I can identify how to stay safe and respect others when using e-mail
1.5 I can use an address book to store and retrieve contact information
The learner will:
2 - Manage incoming email effectively
The learner can:
2.1 I can follow guidelines and procedures for using e-mail
2.2 I can identify when and how to respond to email messages
2.3 I can read and respond to e-mail messages appropriately
2.4 I can identify what messages to delete and when to do so
2.5 I can organise and store e-mail messages
2.6 I can respond appropriately to common e-mail problems
Unit 14
AUDIO SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
2 - Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
3 - Play and present audio sequences
1 - Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
2 - Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
3 - Play and present audio sequences
The learner will:
1 - Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify the input device and associated software to use
1.2 I can use input devices and built-in audio software to record information to meet needs
1.3 I can identify the file format used by the input device
1.4 I can store and retrieve sequences using pre-set file formats, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify the audio editing software to use for the file format
2.2 Cut and paste short sequences to meet needs
2.3 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources, in line with any copyright constraints
2.4 I can identify copyright constraints on using others’ information
The learner will:
3 - Play and present audio sequences
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify appropriate playback software to use for the sequence
3.2 I can identify the display device to use for the sequence
3.3 I can select and use appropriate combination of software and display device to playback audio sequences
3.4 I can adjust playback and display settings so that sequences are presented to meet needs
1 - Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify the input device and associated software to use
1.2 I can use input devices and built-in audio software to record information to meet needs
1.3 I can identify the file format used by the input device
1.4 I can store and retrieve sequences using pre-set file formats, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
The learner can:
2.1 I can identify the audio editing software to use for the file format
2.2 Cut and paste short sequences to meet needs
2.3 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources, in line with any copyright constraints
2.4 I can identify copyright constraints on using others’ information
The learner will:
3 - Play and present audio sequences
The learner can:
3.1 I can identify appropriate playback software to use for the sequence
3.2 I can identify the display device to use for the sequence
3.3 I can select and use appropriate combination of software and display device to playback audio sequences
3.4 I can adjust playback and display settings so that sequences are presented to meet needs
Unit 15
IMAGING SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Obtain, insert and combine information for images
2 - Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
1 - Obtain, insert and combine information for images
2 - Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
The learner will:
1 - Obtain, insert and combine information for images
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what images are needed
1.2 I can obtain, input and prepare images to meet needs
1.3 I can identify what generic copyright and other constraints apply to the use of images
1.4 I can combine information of different types or from different sources for images
1.5 I can identify the context in which the images will be used
1.6 I can identify which file format to use for saving and exchanging images
1.7 I can store and retrieve files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
The learner can:
2.1 I can use suitable tools and techniques to create images
2.2 I can use appropriate tools and techniques to manipulate and edit images
2.3 I can check images meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary
1 - Obtain, insert and combine information for images
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify what images are needed
1.2 I can obtain, input and prepare images to meet needs
1.3 I can identify what generic copyright and other constraints apply to the use of images
1.4 I can combine information of different types or from different sources for images
1.5 I can identify the context in which the images will be used
1.6 I can identify which file format to use for saving and exchanging images
1.7 I can store and retrieve files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
The learner can:
2.1 I can use suitable tools and techniques to create images
2.2 I can use appropriate tools and techniques to manipulate and edit images
2.3 I can check images meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary
Unit 16
IT COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Summary
1 - Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
2 - Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
3 - Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
1 - Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
2 - Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
3 - Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
The learner will:
1 - Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
The learner can:
1.1 Use appropriate sources of IT-based and other forms of information to meet needs
1.2 Identify different features of information
1.3 Recognise copyright constraints on the use of information
The learner will:
2 - Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
The learner can:
2.1 Access, navigate and search Internet sources of information purposefully and effectively
2.2 Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
2.3 Outline how the information meets requirements and is fit for purpose
The learner will:
3 - Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
The learner can:
3.1 Create, access, read and respond appropriately to email and other IT-based communication
3.2 Use IT tools to maintain an address book and schedule activities
1 - Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs
The learner can:
1.1 Use appropriate sources of IT-based and other forms of information to meet needs
1.2 Identify different features of information
1.3 Recognise copyright constraints on the use of information
The learner will:
2 - Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
The learner can:
2.1 Access, navigate and search Internet sources of information purposefully and effectively
2.2 Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
2.3 Outline how the information meets requirements and is fit for purpose
The learner will:
3 - Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information
The learner can:
3.1 Create, access, read and respond appropriately to email and other IT-based communication
3.2 Use IT tools to maintain an address book and schedule activities
Unit 17
VIDEO SOFTWARE
Summary
1 - Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
2 - Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
3 - Play and present video sequences
1 - Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
2 - Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
3 - Play and present video sequences
The learner will:
1 - Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
The learner can:
1.1 Identify the input device and associated software to use
1.2 Use input devices and built-in video software to record information to meet needs
1.3 Identify the file format used by the input device
1.4 Store and retrieve sequences using pre-set file formats, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
The learner can:
2.1 Identify the video editing software to use for the file format
2.2 Cut and paste short sequences to meet needs
2.3 Combine information of different forms or from different sources, in line with any copyright constraints
2.4 Identify copyright constraints on using others’ information
The learner will:
3 - Play and present video sequences
The learner can:
3.1 Identify appropriate playback software to use for the sequence
3.2 Identify the display device to use for the sequence
3.3 Select and use appropriate combination of software and display device to playback video sequences
3.4 Adjust playback and display settings so that sequences are presented to meet needs
1 - Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
The learner can:
1.1 Identify the input device and associated software to use
1.2 Use input devices and built-in video software to record information to meet needs
1.3 Identify the file format used by the input device
1.4 Store and retrieve sequences using pre-set file formats, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
The learner will:
2 - Use video software tools to combine and edit sequences
The learner can:
2.1 Identify the video editing software to use for the file format
2.2 Cut and paste short sequences to meet needs
2.3 Combine information of different forms or from different sources, in line with any copyright constraints
2.4 Identify copyright constraints on using others’ information
The learner will:
3 - Play and present video sequences
The learner can:
3.1 Identify appropriate playback software to use for the sequence
3.2 Identify the display device to use for the sequence
3.3 Select and use appropriate combination of software and display device to playback video sequences
3.4 Adjust playback and display settings so that sequences are presented to meet needs
UNIT 18
IT SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS
Summary
1 - Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems
2 - Enter, develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
3 - Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
4 - Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information
1 - Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems
2 - Enter, develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
3 - Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
4 - Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information
The learner will:
1 - Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify different software applications and give examples of their use
1.2 I can select and use appropriate software applications to develop, produce and present different types of information to meet needs and solve problems
1.3 I can identify what types of information are needed
The learner will:
2 - Enter, develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
The learner can:
2.1 I can enter, organise and format different types of information to meet needs
2.2 I can apply editing techniques to refine information as required
2.3 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources to meet needs
2.4 I can select and use appropriate page layout to present information effectively
The learner will:
3 - Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
The learner can:
3.1 I can work accurately and proof-read, using software facilities where appropriate for the task
3.2 I can produce information that is fit for purpose and audience using commonly accepted layouts as appropriate
The learner will:
4 - Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information
The learner can:
4.1 I can review and modify work as it progresses to ensure the result is fit for purpose and audience
4.2 I can review the effectiveness of the IT tools selected to meet presentation needs
1 - Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems
The learner can:
1.1 I can identify different software applications and give examples of their use
1.2 I can select and use appropriate software applications to develop, produce and present different types of information to meet needs and solve problems
1.3 I can identify what types of information are needed
The learner will:
2 - Enter, develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose
The learner can:
2.1 I can enter, organise and format different types of information to meet needs
2.2 I can apply editing techniques to refine information as required
2.3 I can combine information of different forms or from different sources to meet needs
2.4 I can select and use appropriate page layout to present information effectively
The learner will:
3 - Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
The learner can:
3.1 I can work accurately and proof-read, using software facilities where appropriate for the task
3.2 I can produce information that is fit for purpose and audience using commonly accepted layouts as appropriate
The learner will:
4 - Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information
The learner can:
4.1 I can review and modify work as it progresses to ensure the result is fit for purpose and audience
4.2 I can review the effectiveness of the IT tools selected to meet presentation needs
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