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 digital device

1.1 Review the instruction manual and ensure identified components are available

1.2 Identify the physical components of the digital device

1.3 Turn on and follow access procedures to activate the digital device

1.4 Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use

1.5 Configure power management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure

2. Set up and use the digital device

2.1 Identify and set the basic operating, security and menu settings

2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment

2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable

2.4 Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable

2.5 Identify more advanced features available and use as required

3. Access and use basic connectivity devices

3.1 Connect to external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices, to retrieve, copy, move and save information

3.2 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance

3.3 Connect to a printer either through a computer device or directly, and use printer settings and print data

3.4 Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file

4. Shut down digital device

4.1 Save current work and back up important data

4.2 Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device

4.3 Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.4, 4.3

• Reviews on-line and hard-copy text, and interprets and comprehends symbols, text, numbers and letters to determine and adhere to requirements

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3

• Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks
• Plans a range of routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTICT104 Use digital devices

ICAICT104A Use digital devices

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.