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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
This unit standard is designed to provide credits towards health and safety in the work environment, specifically applicable to the computer industry.
Qualifying learners are able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of preventive maintenance measures and procedures of computer hardware;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of safety measures and procedures of a computer working environment;
- Explain environmental protection measures and procedures of a computer working environment.
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
LEARNING ASSUMPTIONS
The credit value is based on the assumption that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are:
- Competent in Communications Literacy at NQF level 2
- Able to describe basic concepts of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
- Able to describe basic concepts of electricity
- Able to identify basic computer components
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions, and skill application exercises.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
This programme has been aligned to registered unit standards. You will be assessed against the outcomes of the unit standards by completing a knowledge assignment that covers the essential embedded knowledge stipulated in the unit standards. When you are assessed as competent against the unit standards, you will receive a certificate of competence and be awarded 6 credits towards a National Qualification.
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