Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to start up a personal computer or business computer terminal; to correctly navigate the desktop environment; and to use a range of basic functions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals developing basic skills and knowledge of personal computer operation in preparation for working in a broad range of settings. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Start computer, system information and features |
1.1. Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements 1.2. Ensure work organisation meets organisational and occupational health and safety (OHS ) 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 and roles 2.3. Create shortcuts from 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 and required |
5. Shut down computer |
5.1. Close all open applications 5.2. Shut-down computer according to user procedures |
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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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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:
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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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Ergonomic requirements may include: |
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Work organisation may include: |
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Occupational health and safety requirements may include: |
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Desktop icons include: |
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File attributes include: |
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Appropriate media may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Information and Communications Technology - IT Use |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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