The purpose of this online course is to provide you with a foundation in the basics of computing.
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Level2
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Credits15
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Cost$0 NZ Domestic
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EFTS0.125
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Delivery typeOnline only
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Teaching weeks 16 weeks
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Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying
This course will guide you through the process of setting yourself up for study including preparing your devices, managing your files, and using a word processing application.
This course also develops the study and planning skills that you will need as you progress in this programme of study.
Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to
- Prepare digital devices for online learning
- Use a word processing application to create and present information in a study context
- Apply file management techniques to manage files in a study context
- Create a learning plan which includes strategies to support study success
Assessment
100% internal assessment
Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this course
Computer and internet requirements
To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer. The ICT courses cannot be completed by Chromebook, tablet, or phone. While you can read the content and watch videos, there are technical requirements throughout each course that you will need a laptop or desktop PC to do.
You will also need access to reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
Learn more about our online learning and study tools.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.
Work towards
You can do this course as part of these qualifications:
Certificate
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