Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Operate hardware at a basic level

1.1 Identify hardware components required to connect to the Internet

1.2 Set up and check physical connectivity of devices

1.3 Use hardware components and comply with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

2. Ensure safe and secure online access

2.1 Connect and access relevant internet sites

2.2 Provide an appropriate level of personal information to maintain privacy and security

2.3 Comply with copyright and intellectual property legislation

2.4 Ensure an understanding of socially responsible behaviour

2.5 Assess the legitimacy of online requests to make an informed decision

2.6 Interpret and respond to security notifications that display due to browser software security settings or internet use

2.7 Assess email status and determine email security

2.8 Provide appropriate information to manage digital footprint

2.9 Assess security of payments

2.10 Back up data as required through downloading to an external backup device

3. Research and analyse online information

3.1 Identify and use search engines to access relevant internet sites

3.2 Search and find relevant information or content

3.3 Refine search to increase relevance of information or content

3.4 Navigate a website to access the information or content required

3.5 Assess payment requirements to make sound financial decisions

3.6 Analyse the usefulness and accuracy of located information

4. Make transactions and participate online

4.1 Create, register, manage and secure an account

4.2 Observe appropriate user protocol online

4.3 Make secure transactions and identify methods of internet fraud

4.4 Identify and invite relevant friends, groups and pages to own website

5. Use applications and manipulate files

5.1 Use basic application skills

5.2 Incorporate attachments to documents

5.3 Back up files to external storage devices

5.4 Upload relevant components to a website

5.5 Download pictures and videos to an external device

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.3, 2.5-2.7, 3.1, 3.6, 4.1

• Recognises and comprehends a large range of signs, symbols, pictures, jargon, text, numbers and letters necessary to operate web browsers, operating systems, search engines and application packages, and to evaluate web page content

Writing

2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.10, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.4

• Enters text and data using keystrokes and adhering to the software program requirements
• Structures and orders search queries using relevant search conventions, jargon, acronyms, symbols and wildcards to obtain optimum search results

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 2.3

• Takes some personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.5-2.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.5

• Plans routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes, taking limited responsibility for decisions regarding sequencing
• Understands purpose and specific functions of common digital tools used in work contexts
• Takes responsibility for routine, low-impact decisions within familiar situations
• Implements basic security requirements related to own tasks

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTICT108 Use digital literacy skills to access the internet

ICAICT108A Use digital literacy skills to access the Internet

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.