Unit 2, Task 1, P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Kirstie Little
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 16th October 2014 Connect a keyboard to a computer Yes 16th October 2014 Connect a mouse to a computer Yes 16th October 2014 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed Yes 16th October 2014 Install MS Office 2003 Yes 16th October 2014 Install MS security essentials Yes 16th October 2014 Create a user account Yes 16th October 2014 Configure system software, application software and documents Yes 16th October 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
Kirstie connected the mouse, keyboard and monitor and then put the cage back on. She was then able to log back in successfully.  Kirstie can demonstrate where the graphics card is. She can also explain that the graphics card connects to the monitor through a wire which is how we get pictures on the screen. She was able to install MS Office 2003 and MS security essentials. Also, she could create a user account and configure system software, application software and documents.
Witness name	Victoria Slaven		Job role	Student
Witness signature			Date	16/10/14
Assessor name	Phil Wilkinson
Assessor signature			Date	16/10/14