Syllabus 4.5 updates

This website is created to provide support to users of the Training for ECDL Manual Syllabus 4.0 and affects:

Module 1 - Basic Concepts of IT
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
Module 7 - Information and Communication

Read through the following list of changes and then use the links to the different modules to view or print the update. A link to the Download page enables you to open and print the updates in Word format or to view and print the updates (incorporated into the Blackrock Training for ECDL Syllabus 4 manual chapters) in PDF format. Please note that when printing framed pages, you should select As laid out on screen to print all of the frames together on one page, otherwise each frame will print individually. Alternatively, preview the page first and select the individual frames that you want to print. The latter option allows you to print the text without also printing the title and navigation frames.

The Syllabus references for Module 1 are affected by the 4.5 changes as follows:

Section 1.3 (Software) has been removed and replaced with 1.3 Basic System Maintenance
Section 1.4 (Information Networks) has been removed and replaced by 1.4 System Interrogation
Section 1.6 has a new item inserted 1.6.1.2 Know where to find information on health and safety laws and guidelines that affect the use of IT.

The Syllabus references for Module 2 affected by the 4.5 changes are as follows:

Section 2.1, syllabus reference 2.1.1.1 has been merged with 2.1.1.2 (Start the computer merged with Shut down the computer using an appropriate routine)
Section 2.1 a new item has been included in reference 2.1.1.1 (Understand how to set up and use a work station safely including: equipment, layout, health and safety issues to self and others, and laws and guidelines that affect the use of IT)

The Syllabus references for Module 7 affected by the 4.5 changes are as follows:

Section 7.4 syllabus reference 7.4.1.2 has been amended to include 'disadvantages' (in addition to advantages) and the word 'different'. 'Additional functions such as formatting options, attachment restrictions' and 'memory space' have also been added. The revised syllabus reference now reads: Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different e-mail systems such as: speed of delivery, low cost, additional functions such as formatting options, attachment restrictions, memory space and the flexibility of using a Web-based e-mail account in different locations.
Section 7.4 syllabus reference 7.4.1.3 has been amended to include 'text formatting techniques'. This refers to font, size, colour, bullets and indents. The revised syllabus now reads: understand the importance of network etiquette (netiquette) such as: using accurate descriptions in e-mail message subject fields, brevity in e-mail responses, spell checking outgoing e-mail and text formatting techniques.
Section 7.4 syllabus reference 7.4.2.1 has been merged into 7.4.2.2 so that the knowledge item under reference 7.4.2.2 now reads: Be aware of the possibility of receiving unsolicited e-mail and the associated dangers of infecting the computer with a virus by opening an unrecognised mail message, an attachment contained within an unrecognised mail message.
Section 7.4 syllabus reference 7.4.2.1 addresses guidelines and regulations associated with the use of email. This now reads: Understand the guidelines and regulations on using email such as sensitive content, phishing, identity theft, and common business rules and regulations.
Section 7.5 syllabus reference 7.5.1.3 has been amended to include consideration for potential problems when trying to receive emails with attachments. This now reads: Open and save a file attachment on a location on a drive and consider potential problems when trying to receive an attachment such as: file types, automatic anti-virus settings, network settings.
Section 7.5 syllabus reference 7.5.3.1 has been amended to include the use of netiquette and formatting techniques. this now reads: Create a new message using netiquette and formatting tools such as font, style and colour changes, layout, bullets and indents.
Section 7.5 syllabus reference 7.5.3.6 has been amended to include consideration for potential problems with sending attachments. This ensures that potential issues with attachments are covered both in sending and receiving of emails. This syllabus reference now reads: Attach a file to a message and consider potential problems when trying to send attachments such as file sizes, file types, anti-virus restrictions, network restrictions.

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