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Business Computer Workstation Operation Training

SAQA US 114979 | NQF 3 | Credits 2 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the practical skills to operate a computer workstation effectively in a business environment. It covers essential hardware and software operations, file management, and workplace ergonomics to enhance productivity and compliance with organisational standards.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply basic hardware and software operations to set up and use a computer workstation.
  • Demonstrate file management techniques including saving, organising, and retrieving documents.
  • Implement workplace ergonomic principles to maintain health and safety while operating a workstation.
  • Analyse common computer problems and apply basic troubleshooting procedures.
  • Evaluate the use of business software applications to perform routine tasks efficiently.

Target Audience

This course is designed for office administrators, data capturers, and entry-level employees who need to use a computer workstation as part of their daily duties.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Day 1: Fundamental Workstation Operations

Objectives:
• Understand the basic components and peripherals of a business computer workstation
• Demonstrate safe and ergonomic workstation setup and operation
• Navigate the operating system interface and manage files and folders
• Use productivity applications for basic document creation and editing
• Apply basic troubleshooting steps for common workstation issues

Topics:
• Introduction to computer hardware: CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer
• Ergonomics and workstation safety
• Operating system basics: desktop, taskbar, file management
• Introduction to productivity software: word processing and spreadsheets
• Basic troubleshooting: power, connectivity, and startup issues
• Data storage and backup fundamentals
• Email and internet basics for business communication
• Computer security: passwords, antivirus, and safe browsing

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

Upcoming Training Sessions
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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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