Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on a personal computer or business computer terminal.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine computer tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Information and Communications Technology – IT Use
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Start computer, system information and features |
1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements 1.2 Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation 1.3 Start computer or log on according to user procedures 1.4 Identify basic functions and features using system information 1.5 Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons 1.6 Use help functions as required |
2 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment |
2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons 2.2 Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions 2.3 Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons |
3 Organise files using basic directory and folder structures |
3.1 Create folders/subfolders with suitable names 3.2 Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders 3.3 Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required 3.4 Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes 3.5 Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques 3.6 Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary 3.7 Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools 3.8 Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary |
4 Print information |
4.1 Print information from installed printer 4.2 View progress of print jobs and delete as required 4.3 Change default printer, if installed |
5 Shut down computer |
5.1 Close all open applications 5.2 Shut down computer according to user procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1-3.8, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Writing |
1.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.7 |
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Oral Communication |
1.5, 2.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1-1.3, 5.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.5, 2.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.3-1.6, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.8, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer |
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10