- ICAU1204B - Locate and use relevant on-line information
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICAU1204B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Locate and use relevant on-line information
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | ICAU1204B - Locate and use relevant on-line information |
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| Description | This unit defines the competency required to use search engines to locate required information on the internet and assess the content of sites for accuracy, currency and/or authority.The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:ICAU1213B Conduct on line transactionsICAS2243B Detect and protect from spam and destructive softwareNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | |||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Conduct a basic search using a search engine |
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| Element: Conduct an advanced search using search tools |
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| Element: Use information that has been located |
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| Element: Save and print information |
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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: Assessment must ensure the ability to use search tools to locate information and make an informed assessment of the accuracy, currency, authority and reliability of the site and information located. To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to: Personal computer with internet capability Printer |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Locating and using online information is an increasingly important business and personal function. Many organisations encourage activities and transactions to be conducted online. An increasing number of government provided information services and transactions require online user capability for effectiveness. The sourcing and verification of online information is an increasingly important research task for both individuals and organisations as a growing proportion of suppliers and customers use online facilities to market or secure good and services. The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities many of which may be routine and predictable. Assessment must ensure Applications may include a variety of employment related skills including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. They may also include participation in a team or work group. |
Method of assessment | The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1. Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency. Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer ICAU1133B Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email ICAU1213B Conduct on-line transactions ICAS2243B Detect and protect from spam and destructive software An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to: Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas Demonstrate basic practical skills, such as the use of relevant tools Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction Receive and pass on messages and information Maintain knowledge of industry products and services |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Understanding key words Operating a PC Opening web pages Using PC peripheral hardware |
Required knowledge |
Using an internet web browser Using internet search functions Using research techniques Evaluating and assessing the authority of information Different types of search engines Copyright and privacy statements |
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. | |
Search engine may include: | Snap Questfinder Ask Jeeves metacrawler Alta Vista Excite infoseek Findlink Northern Light AOL Netfind Hotbot LookSmart Yahoo Netscape Lycos Open Text WebCrawler Go To Dot Com Beaucoup Meta Search Search.com Go2Network Savvy Search Profusion Dogpile Metagopher |
Boolean search may use terms such as: | AND OR NOT |
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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| Open an internet application and locate and access a searchengine on the internet | |||
| Enter appropriate key words into the searchengine to locate the desired information | |||
| Refine a search depending on outcomes of the original search | |||
| Conduct a thorough search within a website using the provided internal search facility if available | |||
| Use advanced search features, provided in most searchengines | |||
| Use Booleansearch techniques when required to enhance the search | |||
| Use multiple or meta search tools with a range of key words | |||
| Use searchengines particular to a field of knowledge to refine the outcome | |||
| Access related virtual community sites and newsgroups and note their objectives and operational arrangements | |||
| Conduct a search with domain names to refine the search | |||
| Cross-reference the information found by using several websites to determine the accuracy of the information obtained | |||
| Check the date that the website was last updated or the properties of the website to determine the currency of the information | |||
| Determine the website authority by looking at copyright statements, privacy statements and organisational information | |||
| Save information found in different file forms | |||
| Print information found in different file forms |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
ICAU1204B - Locate and use relevant on-line information
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
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Assessment Record Sheet
ICAU1204B - Locate and use relevant on-line information
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
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