ICTICT103 - Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
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ICTICT103 Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect to the internet, securely send and receive emails, search the internet using web browsers and interact securely and in a socially responsible manner with a range of different internet sites.
It applies to individuals who use business technology to perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace or home office with limited responsibility.
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
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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Connect to and access the internet
1.1 Connect to internet via existing internet connection and confirm functionality
1.2 Open internet browser and set home page of personal choice by setting internet options
1.3 Ensure internet browser software security
1.4 Adjust display of the internet browser to suit personal requirements
1.5 Modify toolbar to meet user and internet browser needs
1.6 Access a particular website, note privacy and other conditions of use, and retrieve data
1.7 Use socially responsible behaviour when sharing information on the internet
1.8 Enter uniform resource locator (URL) in address line of internet browser
2. Use email for communications
2.1 Open email application package, create new email message and add addressees
2.2 Compose text of an email message according to organisational guidelines, and spell check and edit text as required
2.3 Create and add an automatic signature for the user
2.4 Attach files to email message where required
2.5 Determine and set priority and send email message
2.6 Reply to and forward a received message using available features
2.7 Open and save an attachment to the relevant folder
2.8 Search for, sort and save email message using available settings
2.9 Adjust email accounts to restrict and quarantine possible email security problems
2.10 Print email message as required
3. Search the internet
3.1 Review organisational guidelines on internet access
3.2 Open internet application and locate and access a search engine on the internet, and define search expressions based on data required
3.3 Enter appropriate key words into the search engine to locate desired information
3.4 Refine a search depending on outcomes of original search
3.5 Save search expression results and present them in a report according to information requirements
3.6 Create a bookmark within the internet browser or a link for the required web page for the key results
3.7 Save key results in a bookmark folder
3.8 Modify internet browser options for printing and print a web page
3.9 Close internet browser
4. Access and use consumer specific sites on the internet
4.1 Identify, access and review information specific sites to gain consumer information
4.2 Identify and use internet application sites to lodge details and gain access and information
4.3 Access and use online forms on the internet
5. Undertake online transactions
5.1 Access online transaction site
5.2 Ensure security of transaction site
5.3 Enter required information into fields on merchant's website
5.4 Ensure pop-up dialog boxes, prompts or feedback mechanisms are completed
5.5 Enter, check and make changes to preferred transaction options
5.6 Complete online transaction
5.7 Record and archive receipts according to business processes
5.8 Close down and leave transaction process
6. Conduct an advanced search
6.1 Use search tools and advanced search features
6.2 Use Boolean search techniques when required to enhance the search
6.3 Use multiple or meta-search tools with a range of key words
6.4 Use search engines particular to a field of knowledge to refine the outcome
6.5 Access related virtual community sites and newsgroups, and note their objectives and operational arrangements
6.6 Conduct a search with domain names to refine the search
7. Use information that has been located
7.1 Cross reference information found by using several websites to determine accuracy of information
7.2 Check date that website was last updated or properties of website to determine currency of information
7.3 Determine website authority by looking at copyright statements, privacy statements and organisational information
7.4 Save and print information found in different file forms
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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. Connect to and access the internet
1.1 Connect to internet via existing internet connection and confirm functionality
1.2 Open internet browser and set home page of personal choice by setting internet options
1.3 Ensure internet browser software security
1.4 Adjust display of the internet browser to suit personal requirements
1.5 Modify toolbar to meet user and internet browser needs
1.6 Access a particular website, note privacy and other conditions of use, and retrieve data
1.7 Use socially responsible behaviour when sharing information on the internet
1.8 Enter uniform resource locator (URL) in address line of internet browser
2. Use email for communications
2.1 Open email application package, create new email message and add addressees
2.2 Compose text of an email message according to organisational guidelines, and spell check and edit text as required
2.3 Create and add an automatic signature for the user
2.4 Attach files to email message where required
2.5 Determine and set priority and send email message
2.6 Reply to and forward a received message using available features
2.7 Open and save an attachment to the relevant folder
2.8 Search for, sort and save email message using available settings
2.9 Adjust email accounts to restrict and quarantine possible email security problems
2.10 Print email message as required
3. Search the internet
3.1 Review organisational guidelines on internet access
3.2 Open internet application and locate and access a search engine on the internet, and define search expressions based on data required
3.3 Enter appropriate key words into the search engine to locate desired information
3.4 Refine a search depending on outcomes of original search
3.5 Save search expression results and present them in a report according to information requirements
3.6 Create a bookmark within the internet browser or a link for the required web page for the key results
3.7 Save key results in a bookmark folder
3.8 Modify internet browser options for printing and print a web page
3.9 Close internet browser
4. Access and use consumer specific sites on the internet
4.1 Identify, access and review information specific sites to gain consumer information
4.2 Identify and use internet application sites to lodge details and gain access and information
4.3 Access and use online forms on the internet
5. Undertake online transactions
5.1 Access online transaction site
5.2 Ensure security of transaction site
5.3 Enter required information into fields on merchant's website
5.4 Ensure pop-up dialog boxes, prompts or feedback mechanisms are completed
5.5 Enter, check and make changes to preferred transaction options
5.6 Complete online transaction
5.7 Record and archive receipts according to business processes
5.8 Close down and leave transaction process
6. Conduct an advanced search
6.1 Use search tools and advanced search features
6.2 Use Boolean search techniques when required to enhance the search
6.3 Use multiple or meta-search tools with a range of key words
6.4 Use search engines particular to a field of knowledge to refine the outcome
6.5 Access related virtual community sites and newsgroups, and note their objectives and operational arrangements
6.6 Conduct a search with domain names to refine the search
7. Use information that has been located
7.1 Cross reference information found by using several websites to determine accuracy of information
7.2 Check date that website was last updated or properties of website to determine currency of information
7.3 Determine website authority by looking at copyright statements, privacy statements and organisational information
7.4 Save and print information found in different file forms
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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
Connect to internet via existing internet connection and confirm functionality
Open internet browser and set home page of personal choice by setting internet options
Ensure internet browser software security
Adjust display of the internet browser to suit personal requirements
Modify toolbar to meet user and internet browser needs
Access a particular website, note privacy and other conditions of use, and retrieve data
Use socially responsible behaviour when sharing information on the internet
Enter uniform resource locator (URL) in address line of internet browser
Open email application package, create new email message and add addressees
Compose text of an email message according to organisational guidelines, and spell check and edit text as required
Create and add an automatic signature for the user
Attach files to email message where required
Determine and set priority and send email message
Reply to and forward a received message using available features
Open and save an attachment to the relevant folder
Search for, sort and save email message using available settings
Adjust email accounts to restrict and quarantine possible email security problems
Print email message as required
Review organisational guidelines on internet access
Open internet application and locate and access a search engine on the internet, and define search expressions based on data required
Enter appropriate key words into the search engine to locate desired information
Refine a search depending on outcomes of original search
Save search expression results and present them in a report according to information requirements
Create a bookmark within the internet browser or a link for the required web page for the key results
Save key results in a bookmark folder
Modify internet browser options for printing and print a web page
Close internet browser
Identify, access and review information specific sites to gain consumer information
Identify and use internet application sites to lodge details and gain access and information
Access and use online forms on the internet
Access online transaction site
Ensure security of transaction site
5.3 Enter required information into fields on merchant's website
Ensure pop-up dialog boxes, prompts or feedback mechanisms are completed
Enter, check and make changes to preferred transaction options
Complete online transaction
Record and archive receipts according to business processes
Close down and leave transaction process
Use search tools and advanced search features
Use Boolean search techniques when required to enhance the search
Use multiple or meta-search tools with a range of key words
Use search engines 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 information found by using several websites to determine accuracy of information
Check date that website was last updated or properties of website to determine currency of information
Determine website authority by looking at copyright statements, privacy statements and organisational information
Save and print information found in different file forms
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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