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Work effectively in an information technology environment
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
Operate computing packages
Operate computer hardware
Design organisational documents using commercial computing packages
Integrate commercial computing packages
Maintain equipment & consumables
Communicate in the workplace
Connect hardware peripherals
Install software applications
Maintain system inventory
Receive and process oral and written communication
Maintain equipment / software inventory
Interact with clients
Identify components of multimedia
Access the internet

© S. Wilkins 6 February, 2006

PRELIMINARY COURSE
(AGHS 2004)
TERM 1 WEEK 1
Introduction to VET Courses
Introduction to VET Courses
  • Powerpoint presentation
  • log books, achieving competencies, extra opportunities
  • IT website, text book and online materials
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • The class text and many other online documents and learning materials are viewed using this. Make sure you are familiar with hoe to use this utility.
  • Download it at home from Adobe if you don't already have it.
TERM 1 WEEK 2 - 8
The Computer as a Publishing Tool
Ergonomics
  • read p2-4 of text
  • define ergonomics and answer discussion questions
  • design a classroom poster for each of the 7 ergonomics factors.
Uses of a computer
Parts of a Computer
  • Discuss what makes up a computer system
  • Computer Devices (input, output, storage, and network devices, CPU)
  • identify the inside components of a PC
  • HW: what is the purpose of each PC component - (see presentations on the Operate Computer Hardware page for more information)
  • create an introductory website or presentation
Connecting up a computer system

Backups
Virus Protection
  • Install anti-virus software and automatic upgrade software
File Management
  • read through pages on File Management (p7-11) of text
  • Make sure you understand the following terms and concepts:-
    • directory/folder, files, root directory, subdirectory, parent directory, path name, version control
  • Discuss appropriate folders to use for school work
  • Complete Activity 5: File Organisation
TERM 1 WEEK 9-11
Word Processing
Good Presentation
  • p 22-26. Concepts include:-
    • text alignment (left, right justified)
    • page orientation (portrait, landscape)
    • paragraph spacing (1, 1.5, 2 line spacing)
    • indenting (left, firstline, hanging, right indents)
    • white space
    • fonts (typeface, size, style and colour)
  • Complete Develop Your Skills (DYS) Activities:-
    • 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 21, 25, 30
Creating a Memo

On this page you will find references and class work developed for students studying Information Technology (VET) in Years 11 and 12.
 This page is constantly under construction.

 Each GREEN button (left) will take you to a Core or Elective Module page with Course Materials, Key Terms and Concepts, HSC Requirements and Performance Criteria the activities.