Module Details

Module Code: HOSP6102
Title: Information Technology
Long Title: Information Technology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module equips apprentices with essential information technology practical skills. The module provides apprentices with a practical basic introduction to file management, preparing business documents and presentation/communication skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare a formal presentation to facilitate communication.
LO2 Prepare a range of business documents to a professional standard.
LO3 Prepare spread sheets for business use.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Presentations - 20%
Create presentations, slide layouts, design themes, custom annimation, slide transition, add graphics/Smart Art/ Charts, set timing, insert video and audio content, presentation controls, print options, slide notes.
Word Processing - 40%
Create and work with existing documents, design themes, insert, delete, move, copy text, format painter, character enhancement, formatting, margins, line spacing, indenting paragraphing, headings, document layout, pagination, headers/footers, bullets & numbering, borders and shading, WordArt, Clipart, shapes, SmartArt, Graphics, tables, table styles, heading styles, table of contents, referencing, cover page.
Introduction to spreadsheets - 40%
Create and work with existing spreadsheets, saving, editing, using headers and footers, print options, insert/delete/rename worksheets, copy/wrap/merge/delete data. Create charts and graphics, use functions, date and time (SUM, MAX, MIN, COUNT, COUNTIF), replicate/fill series, sort/custom sorts, absolute/relative cell addressing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Students will create and give a presentation on an appropriate topic.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Practical word processing and spreadsheet assessment.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Adkins, M.C., & Murre-Wolf, S.,. (2019), Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2019 Introductory, Pearson, p.992, [ISBN: 9780135366479].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OCUAR_7 Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts (Apprenticeship) 1 Mandatory