Advanced Computer Fundamentals
This is a foundational digital skills course designed to upskill, build confidence, productivity, and computer literacy for work, study, and everyday life. After completing this course matriculants will be able to work with a computer either in a working environment or in a learning environment.
How the Course Works
This course is hybrid (has an online and an offline component ) and is self-paced and designed to be completed alongside the broader Gap Year activities. Although matriculants move through the content at their own pace there is a set deadline for completion this is to make it possible for matriculants to put what they learn on the course in practice through practical tasks, workshops, and real-world activities integrated into the program. If you do not have access to a laptop one will be provided to you to ensure that you can meet all the requirements not only to pass but to be able to add value to organisations or to aid in your transition to working with computers in tertiary education.
Key Focus Areas
Computer Basics & Operating Systems
The focus of this course module will be on providing you with an in-depth understanding of how computers work, how to navigate across different operating systems, how to manage files and folders, and using devices confidently in everyday tasks.
Productivity & Office Tools
In this course module we will develop practical skills for assignments,reports, presentations and data handling using Microsoft office 365 software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We will also cover usage of different AI tools that can be used to get the most out of the Microsoft office 365 suit of products.
Email & Digital Communication
In this course Module we are going to focus on written communication specifically on learning how to communicate professionally online, how to manage email accounts, write formal emails, and use a lot of other digital communication tools responsibly.
Internet Safety & Research Skills
In this course module we are going to focus on building safe online habits, understanding digital privacy, and learning how to research information effectively and critically.
Basic Troubleshooting & Digital Confidence
In this course module we will develop a basic understanding of common computer issues including how to Identify and resolve most basic and common computer issues while building confidence to work independently with technology.
Assessments & Practicals
To demonstrate understanding and practical competence, students complete a series of hands-on assessments at the end of the course.
- Practical computer literacy assessment
- Microsoft Word document assessment
- Excel spreadsheet assessment
- Email and online communication assessment
- Final integrated digital skills task
- To receive your certificate of participation you will also need to put your skills to the test through our volunteering program.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to study further, find work, or create your own opportunities, the Kitso Gap Year Program is here to support you.