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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Activate browser security features
  2. Identify security of website
  3. Determine integrity of website
  4. Identify website credentials

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to use basic security features on a browser and access website information to identify sites being visited as secure or insecure

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

Personal computer

Internet access

Remote websites

Browser

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities many of which may be routine and predictable

Assessment must ensure

Demonstration of this competency provides for basic security questions and checks to be implemented when accessing websites

Applications may include a variety of employment related skills including preparatory access and participation skills broadbased induction skills andor specific workplace skills They may also include participation in a team or work group

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICASB Connect a workstation to the internet

ICAS1193B Connect a workstation to the internet

ICAUB Operate a personal computer

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAUB Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email

ICAU1133B Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email

ICAUB Locate and use relevant online information

ICAU1204B Locate and use relevant on-line information

ICAUB Conduct online transactions

ICAU1213B Conduct online transactions

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas

Demonstrate basic practical skills such as the use of relevant tools

Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction

Receive and pass on messages and information

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


Range Statement

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.

Securityfeatures may include but are not limited to:

security levels

trusted sites

privacy

secure sockets layer (SSL)

encryption

Toolbar may contain:

buttons

menus

a combination of both

Bona-fide or registered business

Includes businesses providing goods or services in 'good faith' businesses with operations and organisational structures and governance arrangements that are authentic and genuine; Australian businesses that have Australian Company Numbers (ACN), Australian Business Numbers (ABN), or some other form of registered body and physical address details that can be verified.

Disclosure may include:

payment policies

warranties

additional charges

Securesite may include:

secure technologies such as SSL and secure version of HTTP (HTTPS)

Browser may include but is not limited to:

Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer

Mozilla

Opera

Galleon

Phoenix

Konqueror

Lynx

Sensitive information may include but is not limited to:

credit card details

user names and passwords

email addresses

any other information that should not be made publicly available

Security process may include but is not limited to:

SSL

HTTPS