Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to function at a basic level of ICT competency in the contemporary information society. It will enable a person to undertake basic ICT functions using a personal computer and to engage in fundamental online activities. It could be described as 'the community standard in ICT literacy' and may be wholly or partially used as an access and equity program. Its objective is to enable people to acquire basic ICT knowledge and skills at a fundamental or foundation level.
This is a relatively 'small' qualification with 6 units required to be completed, 3 of which are core. Electives can be chosen from both ICA05 and to a limited extent from another package. The 3 core units form a 'natural cluster' which could be used for particular ICT literacy purposes including government ICT engagement programs, as a supplement to school curricula in middle to senior years or for adult and community education clients. In this form it may result in the issue of Statements of Attainment. It could also potentially form a relationship with base vendor certifications such as the International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL).
Prerequisite Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, prerequisite arrangements for any non ICA05 elective units in this qualification should be checked with the originating Training Package.
Job Roles
The qualification provides for basic computer skills in the workplace and as such small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will find the contents of this qualification useful at a basic ICT user level. The contents of this qualification may also provide supplement existing roles in other industries where basic ICT skills have become necessary; for example in retailing where basic shop front computer usage is prevalent, in warehousing where automation of stock and inventory control has occurred or in manufacturing at shop floor level for monitoring metrics of team performance and processes.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills Summary
ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Computer Data Entry Operator. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability skills summary
ICA10105 Certificate I in Information Technology
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required for a Computer Data Entry Operator. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill |
Industry requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem Solving |
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Initiative and Enterprise |
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Planning and Organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Qualification Structure
To attain the Certificate I in Information Technology 6 units must be achieved:
- 3 core units; plus
- 3 elective units, 2 taken from Group A and 1 taken from Group B
Note: Units of competency ICAU1130B, ICAU1131B, ICAU2005B (#) from the electives list below are recommended as electives where an effective pathway to a Certificate II in IT is required.
Core Units
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU1129B Operate a word processing application
ICAU1133B Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email
2 Units from Group A electives
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAI2015B Install software applications
ICAS1193B Connect a workstation to the internet
ICAS2008B Maintain inventories for equipment, software and documentation
ICAS2014B Connect hardware peripherals
ICAS2017B Maintain system integrity
ICAS2243B Detect and protect from spam and destructive software
ICAS2248A Protect and secure information assets
ICAT1206B Check site security
ICAU1130B Operate a spreadsheet application #
ICAU1131B Operate a database application #
ICAU1132B Operate a presentation package
ICAU1204B Locate and use relevant on line information
ICAU1211B Operate accounting applications
ICAU1213B Conduct on line transactions
ICAU1215B Use personal productivity tool
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware #
ICAU2007B Maintain equipment and consumables
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
1 Unit from Group B electives
(Listed in Recommended Order )
- ICA10105 Electives list above; or
- elsewhere in ICA05 (at Certificate II); or
- any other Training Package (at Certificate I or Certificate II); or
- any accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.