Signposting Quick Start to OCR Qualifications
An independent project undertaken by Jerry Lord Associates and OCR
The Task
1. The task was to signpost learning from Quick Start to OCR qualifications
Quick Start
2. Quick Start, including First Steps, is a learning programme for absolute beginners or for those who need to build confidence in using ICT. There are eight topics (nine in the advanced version) which lead from basic learning through to knowledge of what computers are used for and how that happens including early learning about Microsoft Windows. This exercise used the advanced version.
The OCR Qualifications
3. The OCR qualifications in this area include:
Level 1 includes IC3 and Microsoft Office Specialist units.
The Method
4. We, first, examined, in detail, the Topics covered by Quick Start and attributed to those Topics the relevant parts of the qualifications. Details are at Annex 1.
The Exercise
5. The exercise concentrated on signposting against New CLAIT Level 1, Units 1, 3, 12, 13 and 14. There units are:
The detailed analysis of the signposting is shown in Annex 2.
Summary
6. From the analysis, it will be seen that:
Quick Start
Advanced – signposting
Annex 1
(Topic 8 not in Standard version)
| Quick Start Topic |
Elements |
Content |
Signpost to OCR qualification |
| 1. Getting started |
Using the mouse |
Mouse Scrolling Buttons |
L1 Unit 1.1a,b L1 Unit 1.2a |
| The Desktop |
Icons Taskbar Start button Start menu Settings menu |
L1 Unit 12.8(part) |
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| Shutdown procedure |
Procedure |
L1 Unit 1.1f L1 Unit 12.8(part) |
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| Who’s in charge |
Escape key |
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| Print certificate |
Use printer |
L1 Unit 1.1e L1 Unit 1.4a,b,c |
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| 2. What's inside your computer |
Hardware |
Base unit Monitor Scanner Printer Mother board CPU Processor speed |
L1 Unit 12.1(part) L1 Unit 12.2 L1 Unit 12.3 |
| Data storage |
Hard disk Memory RAM Floppy drive/disk CD-ROM/DVD Recordable media |
L1 Unit 12.2 |
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| Software |
Description Loading files Program Software Operating system |
L1 Unit 12.5(part) L1 Unit 12.6(part) L1 Unit 12.7(part) |
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| 3. Talking to your computer |
Mouse |
Mouse pointer Drag and drop |
L1 Unit 12.2 |
| Keyboard |
Keys –alpha and numeric Capitals Symbols Function Ctrl/Alt |
L1 Unit 1.3a,b,c L1 Unit 12.2 |
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| Cursor control |
Position Enter new text Editing text Return key Delete key |
L1 Unit 1.3a,b,c,d |
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| Mouse alternatives |
Track ball Touch pad Joy stick |
L1, Unit 12.2 |
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| Audiovisual input |
Scanner Camera Microphone |
L1, Unit 12.2 |
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| 4. Running your computer |
Working with the Desktop |
Functions Way to use them Files available Icons on desktop My Computer Find files Windows Explorer Opening files File formats Starting programs Windows Explorer New programs and settings Control Panel |
L1 Unit 1.1c L1 Unit 1.2b L1 Unit 1.5 L1 Unit 12.1 L1 Unit 12.8(part) L1 Unit 12.9(part) L1 Unit 12.10(part) L1 Unit 13.1 L1 Unit 13.2(part) |
| Windows controls |
Description Opening windows Top left icon Normal and maximized icons Moving windows Resizing Scrollbars Several windows at once |
L1 Unit 12.8(part) L1 Unit 13.2(part) |
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| Creating shortcuts |
Description Using Find Using Explorer To disk drive |
L1 Unit 12.8 |
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| Managing folders and files |
Create Folder on Desktop Using Windows Explorer Moving folders and files Cut and paste Move folders in Explorer Multiple moves Copy folders and files Copy and paste Copy multiple folders/files Copy and move between disks On the Desktop Copy file to floppy disk Format floppy disk Rename Send folders or files Print files Delete folders or files Recycle bin |
L1 Unit 1.1 L1 Unit 1.2b,c L1 Unit 1.5 L1 Unit 13.3(part) |
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| Getting help |
Using Windows “Help” |
L1 Unit 12.8(part) |
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| More commands and techniques |
Menus – File, Edit, View, Format, Tools |
L1 Unit 12.8(part) |
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| 5. Using the Internet |
What is the Internet |
Description Network International Internet |
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| Making the connection |
Modem Logging on Address format |
L1 Unit 3.1 L1 Unit 12.4(part) |
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| Finding things on the Internet |
Search engines Hyperlinks |
L1 Unit 3.1 L1 Unit 3.3 L1 Unit 14.6(part) L1 Unit 14.7(part) |
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| Communicating on the Internet |
Nettiquette Spam Discussion/chat groups |
L1 Unit 1.1a,b |
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| Electronic commerce |
Description On-line shopping |
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| Security and filtering |
Virus Personal; details Copyright Filtering E-mail security System confidentiality |
L1 Unit 14.10 L1 Unit 14.11 |
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| Constructing your own web page |
Basic information HTML |
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| 6. Optimising your workspace |
Workstation |
Workspace |
L1 Unit 1.1(part) |
| Lighting |
Suggestions |
L1 Unit 1.1(part) |
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| Working position |
H and S/comfort |
L1 Unit 1.1(part) |
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| Display |
H and S/comfort |
L1 Unit 1.1(part) |
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| Other equipment and wiring |
H and S considerations |
L1 Unit 1.1(part) |
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| Information materials |
Storage space for manuals, CDs, FD |
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| 7. Taking care of your computer |
Keeping your computer safe |
Basic physical security Damage limitation Removable drives |
L1 Unit 14.7 |
| Hardware maintenance |
Clutter Cleaning Check cables |
L1 Unit 14.7 |
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| Looking after your hard disk |
Scan disk Defrag |
L1 Unit 14.7 |
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| Computer virus and antivirus |
Describe Antivirus treatment |
L1 Unit 14.7 |
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| Backing up your files |
Why Media for back up |
L1 Unit 14.7 |
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| 8. Customising and upgrading your computer |
Customising your Desktop |
Screen settings Display settings Taskbar properties Start menu options |
L1 Unit 1.1c |
| Control settings |
Control panel Keyboard Mouse |
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| Customising programs |
Relevant menus Workfile windows |
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| Enhancing the operating system |
Add/remove programs |
L1 Unit 12.9(part) |
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| Installing new software |
How to do it Dialogue boxes Licensing Installation through Windows Add/remove |
L1 Unit 1.1d |
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| Adding and upgrading hardware |
External devices – ports Hardware wizard Internal devices e.g. sound, memory |
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| 9. How to get the most from your PC |
Recreation |
Games – controller/steering wheel Music Graphics Photography Video films – animation Publishing |
L1 Unit 14.9 |
| Education and career |
Reference E-learning (CD and Internet Computer literacy |
L1 Unit 14.9 |
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| Help with paperwork |
Address book Correspondence Financial planning |
L1 Unit 14.9 |
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| Running a business |
Communication Marketing Accounts Opportunities |
L1 Unit 14.9 |
OCR/Quick
Start signpost
Annex 2
| OCR Level/unit |
Description |
QS Topic |
Sub-unit |
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| Level 1 |
Unit 1 |
Using a computer |
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| 1.1 |
Use workstation and system software |
6 - Workspace |
Y |
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| 1.1a |
Switch on computer |
1,5 |
Y |
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| 1.1b |
Use PC and printer |
1,4,5 |
Y |
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| 1.1c |
Navigate the OS |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.1d |
Load application software |
8 |
Y |
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| 1.1e |
Use an input device |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.1f |
Shut down OS |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.2 |
Locate and access data |
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Y |
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| 1.2a |
Use login/password |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.2b |
Use file search |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.2c |
Find specified file |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.3 |
Input text, numbers and symbols |
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Y |
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| 1.3a |
Enter text |
3 |
Y |
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| 1.3b |
Enter numbers |
3 |
Y |
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| 1.3c |
Enter symbols |
3 |
Y |
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| 1.3d |
Amend document |
3 |
Y |
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| 1.4 |
Print a document |
All topics |
Y |
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| 1.4a |
Switch on printer |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.4b |
Load paper |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.4c |
Print document |
1 |
Y |
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| 1.5 |
Manage documents and data |
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Y |
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| 1.5a |
Create new document |
4 |
Y |
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| 1,5b |
Open document |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.5c |
Save document |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.5d |
Save as |
4 |
Y |
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| 1.5e |
Close document |
4 |
Y |
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| Unit 3 |
Electronic communication |
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| 3.1 |
Use e-mail and browser |
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N |
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| 3.1a |
Use appropriate application software |
5 |
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| 3.3 |
Navigate the WWW |
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N |
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| 3.3b |
Navigate using hyperlinks |
5 |
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| Unit 12 |
IC3 – Computing fundamentals |
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| 1 |
Types etc of computers |
2,4 |
Part |
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| 2 |
Function of components |
2,3 |
Y |
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| 3 |
Performance |
2 |
Y |
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| 4 |
Decision to purchase |
5 |
Part |
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| 5 |
Software and hardware |
2 |
Part |
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| 6 |
Software tasks |
2 |
Part |
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| 7 |
OS and how it works |
2 |
Part |
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| 8 |
Control of Desktop1 |
1,4 |
Y |
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| 9 |
Control of Desktop2 |
4 |
Most |
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| 10 |
Change system settings |
4 |
Most |
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| Unit 13 |
IC3Key Applications |
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| 1 |
Start and exit Windows application |
4 |
Y |
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| 2 |
On-screen elements of windows |
4 |
Y |
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| 3 |
Editing and formatting |
4 |
Part |
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| Unit 14 |
IC3 – Living on line |
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| 6 |
Information sources |
5 |
Part |
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| 7 |
Web browsing |
5,7 |
Part |
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| 9 |
Computers – areas of use |
9 |
Most |
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| 10 |
Risks |
5 |
Y |
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| 11 |
Safety and legality |
5 |
Most |
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