Elements and Performance Criteria
- Access online information.
- Determine information requirements.
- Identify sources of information and access appropriate online information systems.
- Select appropriate search methods for the type of information required.
- Use key words and phrases to search for required information.
- Use features of the online system to access the full range of required information.
- Check and download information.
- Confirm information covers required scope and purpose.
- Conduct a further search if information is insufficient.
- Select required information.
- Place order for any information that must be purchased.
- Download and save information according to system procedures.
- Organise information in a suitable format for use, and in line with copyright and intellectual property requirements.