TVET FIRST
Introductory Computer Prac ce N4
This document includes important informa on about the revised curriculum for Introductory Computer Prac ce N4. The TVET First team drew up the table below to demonstrate a simple comparison of the old and new curricula. The first column contains the old curriculum for comparison purposes, the second column sets out the new curriculum Learning Outcomes and the third column notes where to find the new content in our TVET First Introductory Computer Prac ce N4 Student’s Book. Implementa on is scheduled for 2021. 1995 CURRICULUM
2021 CURRICULUM LEARNING OUTCOMES
TVET FIRST
Topic 1: Compu ng concepts and applica on skills
Mod 1 LO 3: Name the reasons for the use of computers and state any four advantages and one disadvantage of computers.
Mod 1 LO 1: Define the concept ‘computer’ and explain the func oning thereof in detail.
Mod 1 LO 2.1: Iden fy the components of a computer under the headings hardware and so ware.
1.1
Introduc on to compu ng concepts and systems technologies
1.1.1
Define the term ICT.
1.1.2
Discuss the role computers play in modern society.
1.1.3
Explain how ICTs facilitate everyday business opera ons.
1.1.4
Discuss examples of computer usage and applica ons as part of society.
1.2
Explain what a personal computer is and how it is used
1.2.1
Describe the concept personal computer in terms of hardware, so ware, memory, storage.
1.2.2
Differen ate between various types and forms of computers in terms of their use and purpose within an office environment.
1.2.3
Differen ate between hardware and so ware.
1.2.4
Describe the basic purpose of hardware.
1.2.5
Describe the basic purpose of so ware.
Unit 1.1
Unit 1.2
Mod 3 LO 3 a: Dis nguish between hardware and so ware.
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