Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCASW306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use technology in Aboriginal sites work

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCASW306 - Use technology in Aboriginal sites work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use technology and tools necessary to conduct Aboriginal sites work.This unit applies to Aboriginal sites workers utilising technology on Country and in an office environment to assist them in their work. The unit applies to working either as an autonomous sites worker or under the supervision and cultural authority of Traditional owners or Elders for specific Country and is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers and anthropologists.Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country to identify and record site locations, read maps, and photograph and record sites, landscapes and objects.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply information literacy skills to meet job needs
  • Determine exact nature and extent of information technology needs for Aboriginal sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols
  • Identify the relevant information management systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal sites
  • Develop effective search strategies and use appropriate search tools to locate and record information in applications or programs used by enterprise
  • Follow Aboriginal cultural requirements for accessing and handling Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information
  • Recognise and apply copyright and licensing requirements related to access and use Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information
       
Element: Set up and use handheld technology
  • Identify and set up the basic operating and menu settings
  • Navigate and manipulate the screen environment according to needs
  • Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable
  • Use technology to locate and record location and details of the site or cultural landscape and save and edit the output, where applicable
  • Assess the usefulness and relevance of information resources to the site’s work context and client needs
  • Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs
  • Use more advanced features as required
       
Element: Access and use basic connectivity devices
  • Set the basic operating and menu settings
  • Connect external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information
  • Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance
  • Connect printer either through a computer device or directly, set printer settings and print data
  • Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file
  • Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with applications
       
Element: Maintain and operate UHF/VHF radio and compass onsite in the context of site work
  • Make sure suitable radio equipment for communication needs is available on site
  • Use radio devices and terminology effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team on site
  • Apply storage and transport requirements for compass equipment
  • Identify a suitable directional compass for orientation needs on-site
  • Use directional compass in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates
       
Element: Maintain knowledge of IMS trends and emerging technologies
  • Source information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods
  • Replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
  • Carry out, or arrange for routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
  • Accurately identify equipment faults, perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply information literacy skills to meet job needs

1.1 Determine exact nature and extent of information technology needs for Aboriginal sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols

1.2 Identify the relevant information management systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal sites

1.3 Develop effective search strategies and use appropriate search tools to locate and record information in applications or programs used by enterprise

1.4 Follow Aboriginal cultural requirements for accessing and handling Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information

1.5 Recognise and apply copyright and licensing requirements related to access and use Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information

2. Set up and use handheld technology

2.1 Identify and set up the basic operating and menu settings

2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment according to needs

2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable

2.4 Use technology to locate and record location and details of the site or cultural landscape and save and edit the output, where applicable

2.5 Assess the usefulness and relevance of information resources to the site’s work context and client needs

2.6 Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs

2.7 Use more advanced features as required

3. Access and use basic connectivity devices

3.1 Set the basic operating and menu settings

3.2 Connect external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information

3.3 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance

3.4 Connect printer either through a computer device or directly, set printer settings and print data

3.5 Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file

3.6 Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with applications

4. Maintain and operate UHF/VHF radio and compass onsite in the context of site work

4.1 Make sure suitable radio equipment for communication needs is available on site

4.2 Use radio devices and terminology effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team on site

4.3 Apply storage and transport requirements for compass equipment

4.4 Identify a suitable directional compass for orientation needs on-site

4.5 Use directional compass in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates

5. Maintain knowledge of IMS trends and emerging technologies

5.1 Source information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods

5.2 Replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements

5.3 Carry out, or arrange for routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements

5.4 Accurately identify equipment faults, perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

use digital devices, including computers, smart phones, tablets, radios, GPS (Global Positioning System) or PDAs (Personal Data Assistants)

use menu features and navigate around the device and IMS functions

use device features, software and applications to perform tasks to enterprise requirements

save work in a format and location according to enterprise requirements

transfer saved files to a computer for long term storage and printing

use compass and maps to move around site and map site coordinates

use audio visual devices to enterprise requirements.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

basic security functions

basic software operation and associated applications

map reading (including topographical maps) and longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates

digital device functions used in own role

how to use internal and external computer storage devices.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply information literacy skills to meet job needs

1.1 Determine exact nature and extent of information technology needs for Aboriginal sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols

1.2 Identify the relevant information management systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal sites

1.3 Develop effective search strategies and use appropriate search tools to locate and record information in applications or programs used by enterprise

1.4 Follow Aboriginal cultural requirements for accessing and handling Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information

1.5 Recognise and apply copyright and licensing requirements related to access and use Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information

2. Set up and use handheld technology

2.1 Identify and set up the basic operating and menu settings

2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment according to needs

2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable

2.4 Use technology to locate and record location and details of the site or cultural landscape and save and edit the output, where applicable

2.5 Assess the usefulness and relevance of information resources to the site’s work context and client needs

2.6 Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs

2.7 Use more advanced features as required

3. Access and use basic connectivity devices

3.1 Set the basic operating and menu settings

3.2 Connect external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information

3.3 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance

3.4 Connect printer either through a computer device or directly, set printer settings and print data

3.5 Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file

3.6 Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with applications

4. Maintain and operate UHF/VHF radio and compass onsite in the context of site work

4.1 Make sure suitable radio equipment for communication needs is available on site

4.2 Use radio devices and terminology effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team on site

4.3 Apply storage and transport requirements for compass equipment

4.4 Identify a suitable directional compass for orientation needs on-site

4.5 Use directional compass in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates

5. Maintain knowledge of IMS trends and emerging technologies

5.1 Source information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods

5.2 Replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements

5.3 Carry out, or arrange for routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements

5.4 Accurately identify equipment faults, perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine exact nature and extent of information technology needs for Aboriginal sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols 
Identify the relevant information management systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal sites 
Develop effective search strategies and use appropriate search tools to locate and record information in applications or programs used by enterprise 
Follow Aboriginal cultural requirements for accessing and handling Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information 
Recognise and apply copyright and licensing requirements related to access and use Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information 
Identify and set up the basic operating and menu settings 
Navigate and manipulate the screen environment according to needs 
Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable 
Use technology to locate and record location and details of the site or cultural landscape and save and edit the output, where applicable 
Assess the usefulness and relevance of information resources to the site’s work context and client needs 
Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs 
Use more advanced features as required 
Set the basic operating and menu settings 
Connect external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information 
Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance 
Connect printer either through a computer device or directly, set printer settings and print data 
Access audio-visual devices to view and play a multimedia file 
Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with applications 
Make sure suitable radio equipment for communication needs is available on site 
Use radio devices and terminology effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team on site 
Apply storage and transport requirements for compass equipment 
Identify a suitable directional compass for orientation needs on-site 
Use directional compass in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates 
Source information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods 
Replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements 
Carry out, or arrange for routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements 
Accurately identify equipment faults, perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person 

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