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. Prepare to use the personal computer

1.1 Identify physical components and associated peripheral devices of the personal computer to become familiar with the available network

1.2 Check physical connectivity of devices to ensure correct operation and performance

1.3 Boot up and follow procedures to activate the computer

2. Manage computer configurations

2.1 Alter the computer settings to best suit the user

2.2 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure

2.3 Identify operating system and the application programs loaded on the computer to determine computer capability

2.4 Conduct basic software installation and removal to improve computer capability

2.5 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment to create and customise desktop icons and access application programs

3. Access and use basic application programs

3.1 Open a folder with file documents containing basic office applications, make minor changes and save in a different folder

3.2 Send and retrieve a simple email message using the desktop icon to communicate with other parties

3.3 Access the internet using the web browser to view and conduct basic web information search

3.4 Use firewall and antivirus and malware scans to reduce security risks and threats in the system

4. Access and use basic peripheral devices

4.1 Access external storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information in different media and locations

4.2 Use printer settings on an installed printer to print a document

4.3 Access audio-visual (AV) devices to view and play a multimedia file

5. Shut down computer

5.1 Back up important documents and programs to minimise risk of data loss

5.2 Save any work to be retained and close open application programs

5.3 Shut down computer and switch off any unused peripheral devices

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.2, 3.3

• Recognises textual information to determine and complete technical functions

Writing

3.1- 3.3, 4.1

• Enters information using familiar text types in a format appropriate to environment

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.3

• Plans routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes, taking some limited responsibility for decisions regarding sequencing
• Understands the purpose and specific functions of common digital tools used in work contexts
• Implements basic security requirements related to own tasks
• Recognises and responds to predictable routine problems related to role in the immediate work context

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTICT101 Operate a personal computer

ICAICT101A Operate a personal computer

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to clarify intent of performance criteria

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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