Unit 2, Task 1 - P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Kirsty Gemmill
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
After making a successful start in your role as an IT trainer for the IT Support Department of RS Components, you have been have been asked to prepare training material of a more advanced and practical kind. Before you are allowed to do this you are required to prove your abilities in hardware and software upgrades. Task Achieved Date achieved Connect a monitor to a computer a 19/05/14 Connect a keyboard to a computer a 19/05/14 Connect a mouse to a computer a 19/05/14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed a 19/05/14 Install MS Office 2003 a 19/05/14 Install MS security essentials a 19/05/14 Create a user account a 19/05/14 Configure system software, application software and documents a 19/05/14
Assessment and grading criteria
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3] For P5, learners must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screen shots. Learners must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Kirsty has shown that she can connect a monitor to a computer successfully and also able to connect the mouse and keyboard without any issues involved. Kirsty can also demonstrate where the graphics card is installed on the computer. She can also install MS office 2003 and install MS security essentials. Kirsty can also create a user account and configure system software, application software and documents successfully.
Witness name	Cara Logue		Job role	Student
Witness signature	C.L		Date	19/05/14
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