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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) has indentified nine Essential Skills that are used in most occupations. Computer Use is one of the Essential Skills.

Readers’ Guide to Essential Skills Profiles provides a comprehensive description and explanation of each of the Essential Skills, including Computer Use.

Computer Use Self-Assessment
A Computer Use Self-Assessment tool developed by HRSDC and designed to help users assess their computer use strengths and the areas for improvement.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/computer_use_self_assessment.shtml

Computer Use Tip Sheet
A Computer Use Tip Sheet developed by HRSDC, focusing on commonly used keyboard shortcuts and general computer use tips, including a short set of practice and learning exercises.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/comp_use_tip_sheet.shtml

ESPORT (Essential Skills Portfolio)
ESPORT (Essential Skills Portfolio) is a basic skills assessment and planning tool. It helps people who are preparing for entry-level occupations. The site includes a self assessment of the nine Essential Skills (including Computer Use) as well as an interest inventory and a Portfolio Builder which allows users to match their interests and skills to specific occupations.
http://www.esportfolio.com/ESPORT/english/

AWAL: Applications of Working and Learning
The AWAL (Applications of Work and Learning) National Project is a professional development project for educators. A searchable, electronic database of learning activities was developed by project participants based on their exploration of a variety of real workplace environments. The database is searchable by each of the Essential Skills, including Computer Use, and gives users an authentic and practical view of how each of the Essential Skills is used in real workplaces.
http://awal.ca/about.asp

Essential Skills Bulletin Series
The Ontario Literacy Coalition published the Essential Skills Bulletin series to assist literacy practitioners in understanding the Essential Skills. These bulletins provide accurate information and offer practical activities that can be used in the classroom to help students develop the skills needed for work, learning and life.
http://www.on.literacy.ca/tools/essentialskills

Technological Literacy: Computer Skills and Knowledge Checklist
The Computer Skills and Knowledge Checklist developed by the Government of Saskatchewan provides simple checklists for use by instructors during initial assessment. The checklists cover the following three areas:

• Use Computers in Society
• Knowledge of Computers
• Software Applications

http://www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/evergreen/lifeworkstudies/appendixa/index.shtml