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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to operate computing technology
  3. Access information or data
  4. Input and store information or data

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Software applications include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

word processing

spreadsheets

databases

email programs

internet browsers

publication

design

specialised programs

Information sources include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

job specifications

manufacturer manuals

patterns and specifications, including materials to be used

machine settings

Australian Standards

quality documentation

customer documentation

diagrams and log books

hard and soft copy

key personnel, supervisors, trainers and colleagues

Data includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

numerical

graphic

text

audio


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

accessing and using computer technology and navigating at least two (2) software applications relevant to work role

entering, retrieving and manipulating data using appropriate software applications

using technology according to ergonomic practices

using numerical operations

navigating relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate, input or store information/data to match work role

identifying impact of computer technology on work role

saving information or data and storing in a file structure according to workplace requirements.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

functions and capabilities of computing technology used in the work role

impact of technology use on the work role

functions of software applications:

word processing

spreadsheets

databases

email programs

internet browsers

publication

design

specialised programs

quality standards and practices

file structure and storage

types and sources of data

manuals and instructional material

ergonomic practices

impact of technology on work operations

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.