P5, Task 1, Unit 2.2

Witness statement
Learner name		Paul Wray
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  20/5/2014 Connect a keyboard to a computer  Yes  20/5/2014 Connect a mouse to a computer  Yes  20/5/2014 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed  Yes  20/5/2014 Install MS Office 2003  Yes  20/5/2014 Install MS security essentials  Yes  20/5/2014 Create a user account  Yes  20/5/2014 Configure system software, application software and documents  Yes  20/5/2014
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
Paul found each of the ports for the monitor, keyboard and mouse then plugged them in. He then found where the graphics card is located in the computer, installed MS Office and MS Security essentials. Paul then created a user account and configured the system software, application software and documents.
Witness name	Ross Gormley		Job role	Witness
Witness signature	R.Gormley		Date	20/5/2014
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