BOSTON REED COLLEGE
Policy & Procedure Computer Proficiency
11/30/05
POLICY
Boston Reed College requires its students to have basic computer skills as a prerequisite to
placement in an externship assignment. A student must be able to show proof of computer
proficiency as requirement for eligibility for externship. Computer proficiency can be defined as
follows:
1. Demonstrate basic keyboard functions and use of mouse.
2. Demonstrate turning on the computer, locate and open programs and documents.
3. Demonstrate the save and open functions in a program.
4. Demonstrate sending and receiving an email with and without an attachment.
5. Demonstrate how to locate and print out a document.
PROCEDURE
1. At the designated time the student will provide Boston Reed with a copy of proof of
computer proficiency. This can be accomplished in the following ways:
a. Show proof of successful completion for a related course.
b. Contact the local Adult Education Center, Temporary Agency or Community
College and request to be checked out on the above skills. Proof of completion
(letter or certificate) is required to show proficiency.
c. Letter of verification from student’s employer stating he or she uses the above
skills on a regular basis and is proficient in them (see sample letter below).
LETTERHEAD OF BUSINESS
ATTN: Student Records- Boston Reed College
Proof of Computer Proficiency- ____student name here_____
My employee ________________________ has demonstrated proficiency in computer operation.
He or she is proficient in, at minimum, the following tasks:
• Demonstrate basic keyboard functions and use of mouse.
• Demonstrate turning on the computer, locate and open programs and documents.
• Demonstrate the save and open functions in a program.
• Demonstrate sending and receiving an email with and without an attachment.
• Demonstrate how to locate and print out a document.
Sincerely,
Name of Employer
Contact Phone Number