- BSBITU102A - Develop keyboard skills
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBITU102A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop keyboard skills
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | BSBITU102A - Develop keyboard skills |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic keyboard skills using touch typing techniques.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to individuals developing skills and knowledge of basic keyboarding techniques in preparation for working in a broad range of settings. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | Information and Communications Technology - IT Use |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Use safe work practices |
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Element: Identify and develop keyboard skills |
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Element: Check accuracy |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: applying touch typing technique to enter alphanumeric characters safely using keyboard. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to an actual workplace or simulated environment access to office equipment and resources access to examples of workplace documentation. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate demonstration of techniques oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of keyboard operations and functions review of completed documents. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer other general administration units. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
communication skills to identify lines of communication, to request advice, to effectively question, to follow instructions and to receive feedback literacy skills to identify work requirements, to comprehend basic workplace documents, and to produce and proofread simple documents problem-solving skills to solve routine problems in the workplace, while under direct supervision technology skills to use equipment safely while under direction, and to use basic keyboard, touch typing and mouse skills to produce simple documents. |
Required knowledge |
key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government that may affect aspects of business operations, such as OHS organisational benchmarks for keyboarding. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Ergonomic requirements may include: | avoiding radiation from computer screens chair height, seat and back adjustment document holder footrest keyboard and mouse position lighting noise minimisation posture screen position workstation height and layout |
Work organisation may include: | exercise breaks mix of repetitive and other activities rest periods visual display unit (VDU) eye testing |
Touch typing technique may vary according to: | level of competency of operator workplace requirements |
Speed and accuracy must be: | consistent with degree of experience of operator relevant to level of responsibility |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements | |||
Ensure work organisation meets organisational and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for computer operation | |||
Identify and apply keyboard functions for both alpha and numeric keyboard functions | |||
Apply touch typing technique to complete a task | |||
Develop speed and accuracy in accordance with workplace requirements for level of responsibility | |||
Proofread document carefully to identify errors | |||
Amend document, correct errors and complete a final accuracy check |
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Assessment Cover Sheet
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