Assessor Resource

ICTICT101
Operate a personal computer

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a personal computer (PC) in a home or small office environment, including accessing files with application programs, sending and retrieving emails, using the internet, using peripheral devices and applying basic security procedures and power management settings.

It applies to individuals who require entry level information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and literacy skills to perform a range of simple operation tasks.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to use the personal computer

1.1 Identify physical components and associated peripheral devices of the personal computer to become familiar with the available network

1.2 Check physical connectivity of devices to ensure correct operation and performance

1.3 Boot up and follow procedures to activate the computer

2. Manage computer configurations

2.1 Alter the computer settings to best suit the user

2.2 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure

2.3 Identify operating system and the application programs loaded on the computer to determine computer capability

2.4 Conduct basic software installation and removal to improve computer capability

2.5 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment to create and customise desktop icons and access application programs

3. Access and use basic application programs

3.1 Open a folder with file documents containing basic office applications, make minor changes and save in a different folder

3.2 Send and retrieve a simple email message using the desktop icon to communicate with other parties

3.3 Access the internet using the web browser to view and conduct basic web information search

3.4 Use firewall and antivirus and malware scans to reduce security risks and threats in the system

4. Access and use basic peripheral devices

4.1 Access external storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information in different media and locations

4.2 Use printer settings on an installed printer to print a document

4.3 Access audio-visual (AV) devices to view and play a multimedia file

5. Shut down computer

5.1 Back up important documents and programs to minimise risk of data loss

5.2 Save any work to be retained and close open application programs

5.3 Shut down computer and switch off any unused peripheral devices

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to use the personal computer

1.1 Identify physical components and associated peripheral devices of the personal computer to become familiar with the available network

1.2 Check physical connectivity of devices to ensure correct operation and performance

1.3 Boot up and follow procedures to activate the computer

2. Manage computer configurations

2.1 Alter the computer settings to best suit the user

2.2 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure

2.3 Identify operating system and the application programs loaded on the computer to determine computer capability

2.4 Conduct basic software installation and removal to improve computer capability

2.5 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment to create and customise desktop icons and access application programs

3. Access and use basic application programs

3.1 Open a folder with file documents containing basic office applications, make minor changes and save in a different folder

3.2 Send and retrieve a simple email message using the desktop icon to communicate with other parties

3.3 Access the internet using the web browser to view and conduct basic web information search

3.4 Use firewall and antivirus and malware scans to reduce security risks and threats in the system

4. Access and use basic peripheral devices

4.1 Access external storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information in different media and locations

4.2 Use printer settings on an installed printer to print a document

4.3 Access audio-visual (AV) devices to view and play a multimedia file

5. Shut down computer

5.1 Back up important documents and programs to minimise risk of data loss

5.2 Save any work to be retained and close open application programs

5.3 Shut down computer and switch off any unused peripheral devices

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
Identify physical components and associated peripheral devices of the personal computer to become familiar with the available network 
Check physical connectivity of devices to ensure correct operation and performance 
Boot up and follow procedures to activate the computer 
Alter the computer settings to best suit the user 
Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure 
Identify operating system and the application programs loaded on the computer to determine computer capability 
Conduct basic software installation and removal to improve computer capability 
Navigate and manipulate desktop environment to create and customise desktop icons and access application programs 
Open a folder with file documents containing basic office applications, make minor changes and save in a different folder 
Send and retrieve a simple email message using the desktop icon to communicate with other parties 
Access the internet using the web browser to view and conduct basic web information search 
Use firewall and antivirus and malware scans to reduce security risks and threats in the system 
Access external storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information in different media and locations 
Use printer settings on an installed printer to print a document 
Access audio-visual (AV) devices to view and play a multimedia file 
Back up important documents and programs to minimise risk of data loss 
Save any work to be retained and close open application programs 
Shut down computer and switch off any unused peripheral devices 

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