App Features Tutorials
Enter Activities
This will then open the Main Categories page
Select the Main Category relating to the work you are completing.
This will then open the Sub Categories page
The Tiles displayed on this page will change depending on your qualification and provider.
Select the Sub Category relating to the work you are completing.
This will then open the Activity Details page.
The Tiles displayed on this page will change depending on your Main Category Selection as well as your qualification and provider.
Select Activity from the dropdown list (max 3)
Select Address/Project name from the dropdown list
Use the slider to select how many Hours you completed
Select the Date from the date picker
Type your Notes in the notes text box
Check Save to Time Sheet if you would like to also save your entry as a timesheet entry
Select Add Photo to add an image/s from the camera app or images folder (max 3)
Select ‘Save’ to save and open the Confirm Entry Page
Main and Subcategory text will change depending on your selections
Use this page to check you have entered your information correctly.
Select ‘Return and Edit’ if you want to make a change or ‘Save’ if you are happy to continue, a pop up confirming the entry has been saved will be displayed then the Another Entry page will be opened.
If you don’t have an internet connection a pop up explaining the app cannot connect to the server and will save the entry to the devices storage until a connection is made again
Use this page to quickly save another entry like your previous one.
Details from the previous entry will be transferred to this page except for any photos and the Add to Time Sheet will be unchecked.
Edit the details and then select Save to continue to the Confirm Entry Page.
If you don’t want to add a similar entry select Return to Menu
This will then open the Main Categories page
Scroll down the list to view your most recent entries
Use the dropdown lists to specify which entries you would like to view and then select Show Entries two view a filtered list
Select an Entry to open the Edit Entry Page
Select Export to PDF to create a Portfolio Document of your Selected Entries.
A PDF download will be created, which you can open and view.
You will need to select all then copy and paste into another app e.g. Word, Pages, OneNote to edit and format the document.
This feature requires Chrome and a CORS extension to work, see the ‘Quick Start’ section for more info.
Details from the entry will be displayed this page except for the Add to Time Sheet checkbox.
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Student Log page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Student Log page.
Tool Register
This will then open the Tool Register page
Scroll down to view your tools.
Select a status button to filter the list by; current/on loan/broken/removed.
Select Enter New Tool to add a tool or piece of equipment.
Select a tool to view and edit its details
Type: Free text to describe what type of tool it is e.g. Drill, Circular Saw.
Brand: Free text to name the brand of the tool e.g. Dewalt, Makita
Model: Free text to name the model of the tool. This can usually be found on the body of the tool
Serial #: Free text to list the serial number of the tool. This can usually be found on the body of the tool
Tool ID: Free text to identify the tool in your kit. You may have already engraved your name on your tool, why not add the number in which you bought it e.g. T01 for the 1st tool, T02 for the 2nd.
Date Purchased: Date picker to select the date you purchased or received the tool.
Purchase Value: Free Text if you want to add the cost of the tool.
Notes: Free Text to add any notes about the tool e.g. condition, when it has been serviced.
Staff: Free Text so you can record who you have lent the tool to.
Team: Free Text so you can record which team you have lent this tool to or where it is stored.
Add Photo: Opens the devices options to use the camera to take a photo or to select an image from the devices folders.
Select Save to save your entry, a pop up will show that your entry has been saved and then you will return to the Tool Register page.
Details about the tool will be displayed this page, including the photo (if applicable).
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Tool Register page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Tool Register page.
Time Sheets
This will then open the Time Sheets page
Select all, a project or projects from the date range, then select a date range using the from and to Date Pickers. Then select Show Entries to display them.
Once you have filtered and shown your entries, you can export and send them via your devices email app as a text and a CSV file by selecting Export Entries. Once you have completed sending the email, you will be returned to the Time Sheets Page.
Select an entry to view and edit its details.
To add a new entry select New Time Sheet Entry and the Entry Time Sheet page will be opened.
Date: Use the date picker to select a date
Start time: Use the time picker to select a time
Finish time: Use the time picker to select a time
Hours: Use the slider to select how many hours you worked
Project: Use the dropdown list to select a project
Notes: Free text to add any additional notes to your entry
Select Add Photo to add an image/s from the camera app or images folder (max 3)
Select Save to save your entry, a pop up will show that your entry has been saved and then you will return to the Time Sheet page.
To cancel creating the new entry select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Time Sheet page.
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Time Sheet page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Time Sheet page.
To Do Lists
This will then open the To Do List page
Select Create a New List to add a new list
Scroll down to view all your lists
Use the Filter by Status dropdown list to show the lists by Not started/In Progress/Completed.
Select an Entry to view the items.
List Name: Free Text to name the list
Project: Use the dropdown to select a project
Date Created: Use the date picker to select a date
Status: Use the dropdown to select Not Started/In Progress/Completed
Notes: Free Text to add any notes about the list
To add an image select Add Photo and a pop will be shown where you can select Take Picture to use the devices camera, Choose from Gallery to select an image from the devices folders or Close to cancel adding an image.
Select Save to save your entry, a pop up will show that your entry has been saved and then you will return to the To Do List page.
To cancel creating the new list select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the To Do List page.
Scroll down to view your List Items.
Select a status button to filter the list by; Not Started/In Progress/Completed
Select Add New Item to add new item
Select Update To Do List to view and edit its details
Select an item to view and edit its details
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the To Do List page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the To Do List page.
Item No: Non-editable
Item Name: Free Text to identify the item
Room/Element: Free Text to identify where the item is located
Location: Free Text as a second method to identify the items location
Assigned to: Free Text if the item has to be completed by someone
Start Date: Date Picker to select when the item was created or when it was/will be started
Finish Date: Date Picker to select when the item should be completed
Status: Dropdown list to select the status of the item Not Started/In Progress/Completed
Item Description: Free Text to describe the item
Follow up Description: Free Text to describe the actions to be completed to close the item.
To add an image select Add Photo and a pop will be shown where you can select Take Picture to use the devices camera, Choose from Gallery to select an image from the devices folders or Close to cancel adding an image.
Select Save to save your entry, a pop up will show that your entry has been saved and then you will return to the List page.
To cancel creating the new list select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the List page.
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the List page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the List page.
Projects
This will then open the Projects page
Scroll down to view your Projects.
Select a status button to filter the list by; All/Active/Completed
Select New Project to add a new project
Select an item to view and edit its details
Project Name: Free Text to name the project
Notes: Free Text to add additional notes about the project
Start Date: Date picker to select the date the project started or is due to start.
To add an image select Add Photo and a pop will be shown where you can select Take Picture to use the devices camera, Choose from Gallery to select an image from the devices folders or Close to cancel adding an image.
Select Save to save your entry, a pop up will show that your entry has been saved and then you will return to the Projects page.
To cancel creating the new list select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Projects page.
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Projects page.
Select Delete if you want to permanently remove the entry, a pop up will be shown taking you to confirm the deletion. Selecting Okay will remove the entry, selecting cancel will close the pop up.
If you don’t want to make an edit or you wish to cancel any changes select the back icon in the top left corner of the screen and you will be returned to the Projects page.
News
This will then open the News page
Scroll down to view the list of websites containing Industry related news.
Select a website to open it within the app.
iOS: select Done in the bottom left of screen to close
Android: Select Done in the top right of the screen to close
CSC Discounts
Or CSC Discounts from the Side Menu, then Continue to CSC Discounts Page to open the CSC Discounts webpage
Scroll down to view the list of suppliers and select to open the Supplier Details Page
iOS: select Done in the bottom left of screen to close
Android: Select Done in the top right of the screen to close
Select Show Code when you are at the Point of Sale to show pop up with the promo code required to receive the discount. Select OK to close the pop up.
iOS: select Done in the bottom left of screen to close
Android: Select Done in the top right of the screen to close
Link Accounts
This will then open the Link Accounts page
Select Link Worker to link your accounts so that you can view their Entered Activities and Time Sheet Entries.
Select Link Employer/Manager to link your accounts so that they can view your Entered Activities and Time Sheet Entries
Scroll down to view the list of Accounts you have access to.
You cannot edit this list, to remove an account you must complete this on that users account.
The Employer/Manager code is displayed here
Linking accounts and getting access to another users entered activities and time sheet can only be completed on their account by using ‘Link Your Employer/Manager’.
If you have given access to another user, their code will be displayed here.
Selecting Remove Access will show a pop up asking you to confirm if you want to remove access.
To give another user access to your Entered Activities or Time Sheet Entries, enter their code and select Add Employer. See above link your worker to display their code.
Employer/Manager access only allows adding and editing of the Employer/Manager comments box in your Entered Activities.
Settings
Displays the current personal information and Educational Provider details App-Rentice has saved on your account.
Select Update Details to edit your personal information.
Educational Provider details can only be changed by the Provider Admin or HOD.
Edit the details and then select Update to continue, a pop up confirming the changes has been saved will be displayed and then you will be returned to the Settings page.
Your email must be valid to allow you to reset your password
Help
Or Help from the Side Menu.
Scroll down to view the list of webpages containing App-Rentice help and tutorial documents.
Select a help topic to open it within the app.
iOS: select Done in the bottom left of screen to close
Android: Select Done in the top right of the screen to close