Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use a stand alone computer/terminal correctly
   • Correct posture at the keyboard is adopted according to OHS
   • Data is correctly accessed to ensure no loss of data
   • Data is manipulated correctly to ensure access, retrieval and storage of data
   • Keyboarding technique is safe and meets the speed requirements of the job, if necessary
2. Perform computer/terminal functions
   • Data is accessed, saved and retrieved for reference and for amendment
   • The appropriate program is selected for the job to be undertaken
   • Mouse and/or keyboard functions are used correctly to operate the computer system
   • Features of applications are used correctly to deliver a specified output
   • Data is saved in correct format and file location
   • Master pages, templates and style sheets, as appropriate, are used consistently to ensure data is the same after exchange or transfer

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started communication of ideas and information by effectively using written materials and correct completion of proformas collecting analysing and organising information by accessing user manuals and applying their contents mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating file sizes margins image sizes and using spreadsheets use of technology by using computer systems

Required knowledge

starting operating and shutting down the computer circumstances should when power is turn off to the computer and why start or stop using the computer using and sharing a password accessing alternative file storage devices basic typing skills base finger positions on the keyboard implication of type at an even pace instead of typing some letters more quickly than others use of applications mathematical relationship of byte kilobyte megabyte and gigabyte producing a compressed file using master pages templates or style sheets macros file formats that are used in your workplace and why three common errors and their consequences identifying whether you have made a mistake manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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 ability to correctly perform basic functions on a stand alone computerterminal using industry software demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources use a stand alone computerterminal with at least TWO software applications relevant to the printing industry to perform a variety of computing functions access and save files according to the listed Performance Criteria evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment a stand alone computer or terminal
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

---

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.
Types of systems may include:	computer systems used in the printing industry.
Types of applications may include:	software used in the printing industry, including: typesetting, image manipulation, page layout, word processing, database, spreadsheet, production control and monitoring applications.

---