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Digital Literacy

Mechanical Production Technician · Level 6  ·  7 Chapters

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What Digital Literacy covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently select and use the right computer devices, hardware, and software to meet the needs of your workplace. You’ll master essential skills like managing files, connecting devices, and navigating the internet, while creating professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations that help you excel on the job. By the end, you’ll be equipped to handle everyday digital tasks with ease, making you a valuable and capable member of any modern work environment.

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Careers after Digital Literacy

Digital literacy is a foundational skill that opens doors to countless opportunities across Kenya’s dynamic job market. Whether you aim to work in an office, start your own business, or support community projects, mastering digital tools will empower you to perform efficiently and stand out in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

  • In the jua kali sector, artisans use digital literacy to design products, manage orders, and communicate with clients via smartphones and computers, boosting productivity and income.
  • County government offices rely on digital skills for record-keeping, data entry, and communication, creating steady employment for clerical staff and administrators.
  • Companies like KenGen use complex software and hardware to monitor energy production; digital literacy is key for technicians and engineers to operate these systems safely and effectively.
  • The matatu industry increasingly uses digital platforms for fleet management, fare collection, and driver scheduling, offering roles for digitally skilled dispatchers and administrators.
  • In agribusiness, organizations such as KTDA employ digital tools for managing farm data, supply chains, and customer relations, creating jobs in data management and marketing.
  • On construction sites, digital literacy helps workers and supervisors use project management software, access blueprints, and communicate updates, improving project delivery.
  • The hospitality sector uses digital booking systems, customer databases, and marketing tools; staff with digital skills can manage reservations, billing, and social media promotion effectively.

By mastering digital literacy, you not only increase your chances of gaining formal employment but also open avenues for self-employment—such as running an online shop, offering digital services, or managing community information centers. This skill equips you to adapt to Kenya’s fast-evolving job market and build a resilient, rewarding career. Keep learning and stay confident—your digital skills are a powerful tool for shaping your future!

Chapters

1
Operate Computer Devices
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2
Solve Tasks Using Office Suite
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3
Manage Data and Information
29 topics
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4
Perform Online Communication and Collaborations
26 topics
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5
Apply Cybersecurity Skills
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6
Perform Online Jobs
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7
Apply job entry techniques
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What Digital Literacy covers: 76 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Operate Computer Devices

  1. 1.1 Meaning and importance of digital literacy
  2. 1.2 Functions and Uses of Computers
  3. 1.3 Classification of computers
  4. 1.4 Components of a computer system
  5. 1.5 Computer Hardware
  6. 1.6 Classification of computer software
  7. 1.7 Operating system functions
  8. 1.8 Procedure for turning/off a computer
  9. 1.9 Mouse use techniques
  10. 1.10 Keyboard Parts and Use Techniques
  11. 1.11 Desktop Customization
  12. 1.12 File and Files Management using an operating system
  13. 1.13 Computer Internet Connection Options
  14. 1.14 Computer external devices management

2. Solve Tasks Using Office Suite

  1. 2.1 Meaning and Importance of Word Processing
  2. 2.2 Examples of Word Processors
  3. 2.3 Working with word documents
  4. 2.4 Enhancing productivity
  5. 2.5 Typing Text
  6. 2.6 Document editing (copy, cut, paste commands, spelling and Grammar check)
  7. 2.7 Document formatting
  8. 2.8 Graphical objects
  9. 2.9 Document Print setup
  10. 2.10 Word Document Printing
  11. 2.11 Meaning & Importance of electronic spreadsheets
  12. 2.12 Components of Spreadsheets
  13. 2.13 Application areas of spreadsheets
  14. 2.14 Using spreadsheet application
  15. 2.15 Data Manipulation
  16. 2.16 Worksheet printing
  17. 2.17 Electronic Presentations
  18. 2.18 Meaning and Importance of electronic presentations
  19. 2.19 Examples of Presentation Software
  20. 2.20 Using the electronic presentation application
  21. 2.21 Developing a presentation
  22. 2.22 Text
  23. 2.23 Charts
  24. 2.24 Graphical objects
  25. 2.25 Prepare outputs
  26. 2.26 Print presentations (slides and handouts)

3. Manage Data and Information

  1. 3.1 Meaning of Data and information
  2. 3.2 Importance and Uses of data and information
  3. 3.3 Types of internet services
  4. 3.4 Types of Internet Access Applications
  5. 3.5 Web browsing concepts
  6. 3.6 Web browsing
  7. 3.7 Web based information
  8. 3.8 Downloads Management
  9. 3.9 Performing Digital Data Backup (Online and Offline)
  10. 3.10 Emerging issues in internet

4. Perform Online Communication and Collaborations

  1. 4.1 Netiquette principles
  2. 4.2 Communication concepts collaboration
  3. 4.3 Using email
  4. 4.4 Digital content copyright and licenses
  5. 4.5 Online collaboration tools
  6. 4.6 Preparation for online collaboration
  7. 4.7 Mobile collaboration

5. Apply Cybersecurity Skills

  1. 5.1 Data protection and privacy
  2. 5.2 Internet security threats
  3. 5.3 Computer threats and crimes
  4. 5.4 Cybersecurity control measures
  5. 5.5 Laws governing protection of ICT in Kenya

6. Perform Online Jobs

  1. 6.1 Introduction to online working
  2. 6.2 Types of online Jobs
  3. 6.3 Online job platforms
  4. 6.4 Online account and profile management
  5. 6.5 Identifying online jobs/job bidding
  6. 6.6 Online digital identity
  7. 6.7 Executing online tasks
  8. 6.8 Management of online payment accounts

7. Apply job entry techniques

  1. 7.1 Types of job opportunities techniques
  2. 7.2 Resume/ curriculum vitae
  3. 7.3 Job application letter
  4. 7.4 Portfolio of Evidence
  5. 7.5 Interview skills
  6. 7.6 Generally knowledgeable in current affairs and technical area Suggested Methods Instruction S/No. Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A Learning Materials

Practise this unit

The practical 105 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 105 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 98 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 283 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 178 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 68 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 51 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 1,400 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 7 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 102 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 84 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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