Computing Essentials

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

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

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.