Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply information literacy skills to meet needs
- Exact nature and extent of information needs for Aboriginal-sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols are determined
- The relevant Information Management Systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal-sites are identified
- Effective search strategies are developed and appropriate search tools to locate and record information are selected
- Aboriginal cultural requirements are followed for access and handling of Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information
- Copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information are recognised and applied
- Set up and use handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) device
- The basic operating and menu settings are identified and set
- The screen environment is navigated and manipulated according to needs
- Screen icons and access to applications are customised where applicable
- The PDA is used to locate and record location and details of the Site and/or cultural landscape, and the output is saved and edited where applicable
- The usefulness and relevance of information resources to the sites work context and client needs is assessed
- Search results are evaluated and search strategies are adjusted to meet information needs
- More advanced features available are identified and used as required
- Access and use basic connectivity devices
- The basic operating and menu settings are identified and set
- External digital devices, such as computer devicesorstorage devices, are connected to retrieve, copy, move and save information
- Physical connectivityof computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance are checked
- A printer is connected either through a computer device or directly and printer settings and print data are used
- Audio-visual devices are accessed to view and play a multimedia file
- Manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks are used to overcome basic difficulties with applications
- Maintain and operate UHF/HF radio and compass onsite in the context of sites work
- Suitable radio equipment for communication needs is accessible on-site
- Radio devices are used effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team onsite
- Any storage and transport requirements for compass equipment are applied
- A suitable directional compass is identified for orientation needs on-site
- Directional compass is used in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates
- Maintain knowledge of IMS trends and emerging technologies
- Information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods is sourced
- Used technology consumables are identified and replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
- Routine maintenance is carried out and/or arranged to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
- Equipment faults are identified accurately and action is taken in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or fault is reported to designated person