These ESL Computing pages include resources for Certificate IV ESL Vocational (Computing)

Certificate III Access (Open Age), click here to find your computing module
Certificate IV ESL Academic, click here to find your computing module

Computer Operations 4a

Be able to:

• outline the benefits and disadvantages computer systems have brought to the workplace
• use relevant Occupational Health and Safety practices
• describe the parts of a computer
• retrieve, view and close a graphics file

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Computer Parts (Interactive Exercise)
- Name the parts of a computer

The Desktop (Interactive Exercise)
- Name parts on the computer screen

Disk Care (Interactive Exercise)
- What will damage a computer disk?

Computer Care (PDF)
- Opening up the computer (PC User Mag)

Personal Computer Background (PDF)
- Questions on Scott Meuller's book
"Upgrading & Repairing PCs"

Health & Safety - Computing (PDF)
- Health & Safety Checklist

Operating System/Desktop (WWW Link)
- Microsoft Website. Easy to understand description of computers

What is MS Office 97? (PDF)
- Information about Microsoft & Office

Introduction to Windows with Solitaire (PDF)
- Introduces the Windows screen, and mouse practice with Solitaire

Windows Explorer (PDF Booklet)
- Explains how to manage computer files

Installing Software (PDF)
- Explains how to install software from a CD- ROM

Extra Computing Resources (Internal LInk)
- Includes Caring for your Computer, DOS

Computer Parts
Assessment Task (PDF)

The Desktop
Assessment Task (PDF)

Disk Care
Assessment Task (PDF)

The Keyboard
Assessment Task (PDF)

Be able to:

• retrieve, view and close a word processing file
• create, save and print a word processing file
• exit system and shut down equipment
• apply recycling techniques to minimise paper wastage

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MS Word 97 - Beginning (PDF Booklet)
- A first book of instructions and exercises for students beginning MS Word 97

Opening Word (Interactive Exercise)

Saving a Document (Interactive Exercise)

Word Wrap & Quick Start
(Interactive Exercise)

Opening a Document & Saving
(Interactive Exercise)

MS Word 97: Intermediate (PDF Booklet)

MS Word 97: Advanced (PDF Booklet)

Beginning Word 97
- Multiple Choice Questions

MS Word Beginning (PDF)
- 6 competency tasks (also in MS Word 97 Beginning PDF booklet)

MS Word Intermediate (PDF)
- 8 competency tasks (also in MS Word 97: Intermediate PDF booklet) Only for advanced students.

MS Word Advanced (PDF)
- 8 competency tasks (also in MS Word 97: Advanced PDF booklet) Only for advanced students.

Be able to:

• define and correctly use terminology associated with spreadsheets
• create and save a worksheet using a spreadsheet package to meet the requirements of a given situation
• retrieve and modify an existing spreadsheet file
• preview and print spreadsheet
• access and use both the on-line help and appropriate manuals to find information about the software package

Introduction to Spreadsheets (PDF Booklet)
- Using MS Excel 97

Entering Formulas (Video Instructions)
- Animated demonstration of how to enter formulas in Excel 97

Intro to Spreadsheets (PDF)
- 4 competency tasks (also in Introduction to Spreadsheets PDF booklet)

Excel 97 Assignment (PDF)

Be able to:

• define and correctly use terminology associated with databases
• create and save a single table database to meet the requirements of a given situation
• retrieve and modify the data in an existing database file
• produce reports from a database file
• access and use both the on-line help and appropriate manuals to find information about the software package

Introduction to Databases (PDF Booklet)
- Using MS Access 97

Lessons 1 & 2 (Interactive Exercise)
- See Introduction to Databases above

Lesson 3 (Interactive Exercise)
- See Introduction to Databases above

Lesson 4 (Interactive Exercise)
- See Introduction to Databases above

Lesson 5 (Interactive Exercise)
- See Introduction to Databases above

Lesson 6 (Interactive Exercise)
- See Introduction to Databases above

Multiple Choice Questions (PDF)
- Printer friendly copy of all the above interactive exercises

Intro to Databases (PDF)
- 4 competency tasks (also in Introduction to Databases PDF booklet)

Course Overview

This course aims to prepare students for future studies at tertiary level in computing or in a related field.



Target Group

English for computing students should have:

• A minimum English language level of ASLPR 2
• Some previous experience in using computers, such as word processing and operation of a keyboard
• A clear study focus, such as entry into a Degree or Diploma program in Computing or a computing related area (e.g: accounting, business studies, secretarial studies

Note: For those who do not want to pursue a career in computing or a related field, or who are not yet ready to undertake this course, an Introduction to Computing course is offered at Werribee for those requiring continuing general ESL and a comprehensive introduction to computing skills. Introduction to computing subjects are also offered as a part of other courses.

This course aims to prepare students for a vocation in a computer related area or future studies at tertiary level in Computing or in a related field. The course content comprises the following modules:

Paul Shanahan (Course Co-ordinator)

• Communication in the Workplace
• Job Seeking Skills
• Language and Problem Solving in the Workplace
• Computing
• Introduction to the Internet
• Mathematics or Business Statistics

Various assessment tasks are required for these modules.

An Application Form is available for you to print out