Unit 2: Task 1: P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Larissa Meikle
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 Yes 15/10/2014 Connect a keyboard to a computer Yes 15/10/2014 Connect a mouse to a computer Yes 15/10/2014 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed Yes 15/10/2014 Install MS Office 2003 Yes 15/10/2014 Install MS security essentials Yes 15/10/2014 Create a user account Yes 15/10/2014 Configure system software, application software and documents Yes 15/10/2014
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
I have witnessed Katie Collyer connect the acquired components back into the computer successfully. Katie had connected all the components correctly and located their desired location on the computer tower. All components had been connected accurately and therefore the computer was able to turn on with ease. Katie is also aware on how software is installed onto the system and is capable of demonstrating where the graphics card is inserted and installed. Katie showed clear understanding on creating a user account and the files required such as system software, application software and documents and she did so accurately.
Witness name	Katie Collyer		Job role	Student
Witness signature	Katie Collyer		Date	15/10/2014
Assessor name	Phil Wilkinson
Assessor signature			Date	15/10/2014

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