Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in IT Users (ITQ) (QCF) Unit 129: Word Processing Software Assignment 1 Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 1 of 6
Assignment 1 - Unit 129: Word Processing Software Scenario You are applying for: An Apprenticeship - working as a trainee in various departments within the company. Design 4 Life Media Ltd, Newport, A CV with a covering letter is required to show the new employer your skills and work history. Using a word processing application PRODUCE AN UP TO DATE CV, along with a covering letter addressed to The Managing Director, John Evershot. You will need to read the whole task before starting each one. Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 2 of 6
Task 1 Plan what you are going to include in your CV and covering letter and how you are going to present them e.g. planning could be in the form of mind map, flow chart, report etc Ensure you have covered all three points below in order to complete the task Identify what types of information are needed in documents e.g. text, numbers, images; other graphic elements e.g. lines, borders. Identify what templates are available and when to use them e.g. agenda, memos, letters, faxes, brochures/leaflets, calendars. Identify what formatting to use to enhance presentation of the document e.g. paragraphs e.g. alignment, bullets, numbering, line spacing, borders, shading; character such as size, font style (typeface), colour, bold, underline, italic. (1.1, 1.2, 3.1) Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 3 of 6
Task 2 Log onto your network user account and create a folder, naming it IT Users Level 1. Inside your IT Users Level 1 folder, create another folder and name it Unit 129. Now you have identified what information you need, enter it into a new document using a word processing application. Using the editing tools in the software, arrange your information into a suitable layout. (Please take screenshots of all the different steps, tools and functions you use to create your document then save them to your Unit 129 folder). When you have completed entering your information into your document, save it as Draft 1 in your Unit 129 folder. Ensure you have covered all four points below in order to complete this task Use keyboard or other input method to enter or insert text and other information e.g. keyboard skills such as using the full range of keys; typing accurately and efficiently, keyboard shortcuts; other input methods such as voice recognition, touch screen, stylus. Use editing tools to amend document content e.g. editing techniques appropriate to the type of information such as select, copy, cut, paste, undo, redo, drag and drop, find, replace, insert, delete, size, crop, position. Store and retrieve document files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available e.g. create, name, open, save, save as, find. (1.3, 1.6 & 1.7) Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 4 of 6
Task 3 Screenprint all of the following steps and save them to your Unit 129 folder: Re-open your Draft 1 document and insert a table below your Education or Qualifications section. Cut your qualification details and paste them into the cells, (Don t forget to include the qualifications you are currently working towards). Make sure the qualifications are in grade order (high to low) and your schools are in date order (most recent first). Apply heading styles to each heading in your CV making sure the layout is appropriate. Embed a head-and-shoulder picture of yourself, resize it to a passport size and align it in the top right corner. Spell-check and proof read your document to ensure all spelling and grammar is correct. When you are happy with your CV print a copy and write your name on the top. Ensure you have covered all five points below in order to complete this task Create and modify tables to organise tabular or numeric information e.g. add table; alter table structure such as inserting and deleting rows and columns, adjusting column width. Select and apply heading styles to text. Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs e.g. paragraphs, using alignment, bullets, numbering, line spacing, borders, shading; character such as size, font style (typeface), colour, bold, underline, italic. Combine information of different types or from different sources within a document e.g. insert, size, position, wrap, order and group items such as images, clipart, tables etc. Select and use appropriate page layout to present and print documents e.g. size, orientation, margins, columns, page breaks, page numbering; standard document layouts such as letter, memo. Check documents meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as appropriate e.g. software tools such as spellcheck, grammar check, print preview; others such as font style and size, hyphenation, page layout, margins, line and page breaks, tables, accuracy, consistency. (1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4) Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 5 of 6
Task 4 Screenprint all of the following steps and save them to your Unit 129 folder: In your word processing application, select a template suitable to use for your covering letter, input your contact details, along with the address of the company and the name of the managing director into the correct fields. Write a brief profile, stating why you are the best person for the job. Spell check and proof read your letter ensuring all spelling and grammar are correct and save the letter as Cover Letter to your Unit 129 folder. Print a copy of your cover letter and write your name on the top. Open your Unit 129 document and annotate your screenprints, explaining what steps are taking place and what tools are being used, print a copy and write your name on the top. Enter information into existing tables, forms and templates e.g. agenda, memos, letters, faxes, brochures/leaflets, calendars (1.5) End of assignment Learn About BTEC Level 1 IT Users Version 1 2012 Page 6 of 6