PLEASE help me get started on the platformer tutorial

I think the best approach may be to start right at the very beginning : how to use Unity =]

Here is a list of tutorials to get you going, they should explain the Unity interface, components and assets :

Start at the bottom and work up : http://www.unity3dstudent.com/category/modules/essential-skills/

Start at the bottom and work up : http://www.unity3dstudent.com/category/modules/beginner/

this is the YouTube link for the above as one playlist : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oXYHNSmTxg&list=PL27B696FB515608D2&feature=plcp

the Unity Wiki : http://wiki.unity3d.com/index.php/Tutorials

A list of resources : http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/12321/how-can-i-start-learning-unity-fast-list-of-tutori.html