Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on a personal digital device.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine digital tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Activate personal digital device and access features | 1.1 Activate personal digital device, and access or log on according to user procedures 1.2 Identify basic functions and features using system information 1.3 Customise desktop or application configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons 1.4 Access help functions as required |
2. Navigate and organise file or application environment | 2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop or menu icons 2.2 Create shortcuts onto the desktop or menu, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons 2.3 Create folders/subfolders of files or applications (or similar) with suitable names for personal device 2.4 Download new applications (or similar), with assistance from appropriate persons 2.5 Rename and move folders/subfolders of files or applications (or similar) with suitable names 2.6 Use search functions to locate files or applications (or similar) 2.7 Remove files or applications (or similar) as required, with assistance from appropriate persons |
3. Edit stored information | 3.1 Open relevant file, document, application, or similar 3.2 Edit content of the file, document, application, or similar in accordance with simple instructions 3.3 Save changes to personal device |
4. Shut down/deactivate personal digital device | 4.1 Save and close all open applications 4.2 Shut down or deactivate personal digital device according to user procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Recognises textual information within internal procedures and technical documents to determine and complete work requirements |
Writing | Inputs information using familiar text types and records numerical and textual information for file naming conventions |
Oral Communication | Asks simple questions and comprehends answers that contain short and explicit information |
Navigate the world of work | Recognises and follows simple instructions |
Interact with others | Uses appropriate communication practices to seek guidance from more experienced work colleagues |
Get the work done | With guidance, is beginning to understand and use the specific functions and features of digital systems and tools |
Sectors
Information and Communications Technology – IT Use