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ICTICT104
Use digital devices

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of digital devices, such as a digital camera, video camera, or personal digital assistant (PDA) device.

It applies to individuals who require entry level information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and literacy skills to support their work in a home office or small office environment.

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. Prepare to use the digital device

1.1 Review the instruction manual and ensure identified components are available

1.2 Identify the physical components of the digital device

1.3 Turn on and follow access procedures to activate the digital device

1.4 Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use

1.5 Configure power management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure

2. Set up and use the digital device

2.1 Identify and set the basic operating, security and menu settings

2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment

2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable

2.4 Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable

2.5 Identify more advanced features available and use as required

3. Access and use basic connectivity devices

3.1 Connect to external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices, to retrieve, copy, move and save information

3.2 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance

3.3 Connect to a printer either through a computer device or directly, and use printer settings and print data

3.4 Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file

4. Shut down digital device

4.1 Save current work and back up important data

4.2 Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device

4.3 Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 digital device

1.1 Review the instruction manual and ensure identified components are available

1.2 Identify the physical components of the digital device

1.3 Turn on and follow access procedures to activate the digital device

1.4 Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use

1.5 Configure power management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure

2. Set up and use the digital device

2.1 Identify and set the basic operating, security and menu settings

2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment

2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable

2.4 Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable

2.5 Identify more advanced features available and use as required

3. Access and use basic connectivity devices

3.1 Connect to external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices, to retrieve, copy, move and save information

3.2 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance

3.3 Connect to a printer either through a computer device or directly, and use printer settings and print data

3.4 Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file

4. Shut down digital device

4.1 Save current work and back up important data

4.2 Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device

4.3 Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions

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
Review the instruction manual and ensure identified components are available 
Identify the physical components of the digital device 
Turn on and follow access procedures to activate the digital device 
Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use 
Configure power management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure 
Identify and set the basic operating, security and menu settings 
Navigate and manipulate the screen environment 
Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable 
Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable 
Identify more advanced features available and use as required 
Connect to external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices, to retrieve, copy, move and save information 
Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance 
Connect to a printer either through a computer device or directly, and use printer settings and print data 
Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file 
Save current work and back up important data 
Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device 
Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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