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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the use of ICT systems in the Indigenous community
   • Identify local community organisations, including Indigenous community organisations and other relevant Indigenous and related agencies, that use ICT
   • Determine specific Indigenous learning styles, knowledge systems and relevant legislation that impact on the use of ICT in an Indigenous community
   • Identify the most common communication technologies, software applications and hardware solutions used in the local community
   • Identify the use of ICT in local community organisations, including Indigenous community organisations and other relevant bodies
2. Identify and use specific ICT resources relevant to Indigenous people
   • Identify a range of methods of accessing Indigenous and non-Indigenous electronic resources for research and learning
   • Identify and access relevant Indigenous and ICT websites and other online resources
   • Following community consultation, discuss and compare the relevance of a range of Indigenous websites to Indigenous communities
3. Identify appropriate ICT resources to meet the needs of Indigenous people and communities
   • Use the most common local communication technologies, software applications and hardware solutions
   • Research and identify possible alternative communication technologies, software applications and hardware solutions
   • Discuss most appropriate ICT resources with local Indigenous community, to meet Indigenous individual and community needs

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify common communication technologies, software applications and hardware solutions used in the local Indigenous community

identify specific Indigenous customs and practices that impact on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) within the community

use current communication technologies, software applications and hardware solutions

consult with relevant Indigenous community members and develop alternative ICT solutions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

provide a summary of operating system, hardware and software products

discuss ergonomic principles to avoid back, wrist and eye strain

discuss work health and safety (WHS) principles and responsibilities relating to ICT specific to Indigenous community customs and practices

identify important indigenous cultural communications attributes.

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