Assessor Resource

ICPPP397A
Transfer digital files

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the individual to accept, document, name, delete, archive and transfer digital files by using enterprise relevant processes.

Individual will work under limited supervision and with defined procedures.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manipulate, delete and transfer digital files.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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:

manipulating, deleting and transferring digital files by using enterprise determined protocols

ability to locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment, software and hardware required to transfer digital files

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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

practical demonstration by the candidate in manipulating, deleting and transferring digital files.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication and literacy skills for expressing ideas and completing required enterprise documentation

planning, analytical and organising skills for selecting files to be transferred, choosing correct mode and file naming protocols for transferred files

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others

numeracy skill to calculate file size, transfer rates, archival and storage requirements and reviewing the settings

problem-solving skills for locating, downloading, renaming, moving, copying, archiving and deleting files

technical skills for transferring digital files

Required knowledge

enterprise file format standards

storage media:

optical

flash

magnetic

file transfer protocols:

USB

Firewire

asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) wireless

email attachment

ethernet

file compression methods and effect on file type required for enterprise processing

file formats and sizes, and their effect on RAM requirements, storage, processing and transfer protocols

OHS standards that relate to working for periods of time on computers

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.

Appropriate formats may include:

collect for output, package or similar functions in proprietary software

encapsulated postscript (EPS)

PDF

postscript or other file format standards as required by enterprise

XML.

Version control may include:

recording date

time and version numbers for each major amendment distribute

recording distribution destinations of versions

distribution methods recording amendments to each version proof using:

digital signatures

file permissions.

Required location may include:

email

networked storage

transfer via intranet

uploading to or downloading from:

a destination website

portable storage device - optical, magnetic or flash.

Archive system may include:

networked storage

uploading to, or downloading from:

a destination website

portable storage device - optical, magnetic or flash

other devices used in automated and/or scheduled archiving and backup.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Files are named using enterprise format 
File is checked for use of appropriate formats required for enterprise processing 
Version control is used to ensure the most recent file can be accessed 
Files to be transferred (sent or received) are selected and the correct method of transfer is chosen 
Locations where the files are to be saved or downloaded are accurately located and navigated 
Files are transferred to required location for processing 
Transferred (sent or received) files are checked to ensure correct transfer has occurred 
Files are documented, moved, renamed, copied, archived and deleted as necessary according to enterprise standards 
Required files are retrieved and opened from digital file system 
Computer search functions are used to locate and retrieve files 
File is sent to required location 
Archive system is created according to enterprise protocol 
Consistent, regular backup strategies are undertaken to allow for retrieval of files if there is a data loss event 
Files are retrieved from archive system 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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