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Course: Certificate in PC Fundamentals

Providing practical information and communications technology skills, the Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) PC Fundamentals course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage in basic ICT functions using a personal computer in the context of a workplace. You will learn how to operate a computer, create a word-processed document, use email and web-browsers, and develop databases and presentations.

This course is also recommended as useful supplementary training if you are working in a role where basic IT skills have become necessary, such as retailing or warehousing.

Included materials

Computer terminology book

Course Number	48115
Course Fees From	$44.06 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 12 months
Assessments:	6 written assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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	Operate a personal computer (core) Start the computer Access basic system information Navigate and manipulate a desktop environment Organise a basic directory/folder structure and files Organise files for user/organisation requirements Print information Shut down a computer
	Operate a word-processing application (core) Create documents Customise layout conventions Format documents Create tables Add images Use mail merge Print documents
	Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email (core) Access the internet Search the internet Research and apply 'netiquette' principles Send and organise messages Create an address book
	Operate a database application Create databases Customise basic settings Create reports Create forms Retrieve information
	Operate a presentation package Create presentations Customise basic settings Format presentations Add slide show effects Print presentations and notes
	Communicate in the workplace Establish contact with clients Process information

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Michele Hargrove

Michele has a broad range of experience in training and IT. Her list of qualifications includes a Master of Education, Diploma in Training and Assessment Systems, Certificate IV in PC Support and a Certificate III in IT. Michele is currently working as a tutor in our Certificate II in IT course. She also teaches IT at a private higher education College and at University.

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Available payment options

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