This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals to safely perform foundation digital literacy tasks using a personal computer and a range of software applications and digital devices.
Job roles
This qualification provides foundation digital literacy skills to support a wide range of varying industry occupations.
Total number of units = 6
4 core units plus
2 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 2 from the elective units listed below
up to 1 from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Certificate I or II level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
ICAICT101A Operate a personal computer
ICAICT102A Operate word-processing applications
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
ICAICT104A Use digital devices
Elective units
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills
ICAICT105A Operate spreadsheet applications
ICAICT106A Operate presentation packages
ICAICT107A Use personal productivity tools
ICAICT108A Use digital literacy skills to access the internet
Pathways into the qualification
This is an entry level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
ICA20111 Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology, or a range of other qualifications.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
There is no link between this qualification and licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. However users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. There may be some alignment with industry standard certification competencies.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication | communicating with peers and supervisors reading and interpreting basic workplace documents |
Teamwork | submitting draft work to appropriate people for approval or feedback following peer and supervisor advice and instructions |
Problem-solving | using user manuals and help functions to solve problems when using computer applications and digital devices |
Initiative and enterprise | customising basic computer settings and digital devices to meet special needs |
Planning and organising | organising digital files planning the format of documents and tables |
Self-management | adjusting the display of internet browsers to suit personal occupational health and safety requirements observing and applying internet protocols |
Learning | seeking assistance from people when using a personal computer and digital devices |
Technology | using digital devices, including personal computers and applications |