Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to use search engines to locate required information on the internet and assess the content of sites for accuracy, currency and/or authority. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct a basic search using a search engine |
1.1. Open an internet application and locate and access a search engine on the internet 1.2. Enter appropriate key words into the search engine to locate the desired information 1.3. Refine a search depending on outcomes of the original search 1.4. Conduct a thorough search within a website using the provided internal search facility if available |
2. Conduct an advanced search using search tools |
2.1. Use advanced search features, provided in most search engines 2.2. Use Boolean search techniques when required to enhance the search 2.3. Use multiple or meta search tools with a range of key words 2.4. Use search engines particular to a field of knowledge to refine the outcome 2.5. Access related virtual community sites and newsgroups and note their objectives and operational arrangements 2.6. Conduct a search with domain names to refine the search |
3. Use information that has been located |
3.1. Cross-reference the information found by using several websites to determine the accuracy of the information obtained 3.2. Check the date that the website was last updated or the properties of the website to determine the currency of the information 3.3. Determine the website authority by looking at copyright statements, privacy statements and organisational information |
4. Save and print information |
4.1. Save information found in different file forms 4.2. Print information found in different file forms |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Locating and using online information is an increasingly important business and personal function. Many organisations encourage activities and transactions to be conducted online. An increasing number of government provided information services and transactions require online user capability for effectiveness. The sourcing and verification of online information is an increasingly important research task for both individuals and organisations as a growing proportion of suppliers and customers use online facilities to market or secure good and services. The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities many of which may be routine and predictable. Assessment must ensure
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Search engine may include: |
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Boolean search may use terms such as: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
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