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

BSBITU101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a personal computer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBITU101 - Operate a personal computer
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on a personal computer or business computer terminal.It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine computer tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
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: Start computer, system information and features
  • Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements
  • Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation
  • Start computer or log on according to user procedures
  • Identify basic functions and features using system information
  • Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons
  • Use help functions as required
       
Element: Navigate and manipulate desktop environment
  • Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons
  • Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions
  • Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons
       
Element: Organise files using basic directory and folder structures
  • Create folders/subfolders with suitable names
  • Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders
  • Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required
  • Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes
  • Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques
  • Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary
  • Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools
  • Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary
       
Element: Print information
  • Print information from installed printer
  • View progress of print jobs and delete as required
  • Change default printer, if installed
       
Element: Shut down computer
  • Close all open applications
  • Shut down computer according to user procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Start computer, system information and features

1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements

1.2 Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation

1.3 Start computer or log on according to user procedures

1.4 Identify basic functions and features using system information

1.5 Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons

1.6 Use help functions as required

2 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment

2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons

2.2 Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions

2.3 Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons

3 Organise files using basic directory and folder structures

3.1 Create folders/subfolders with suitable names

3.2 Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders

3.3 Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required

3.4 Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes

3.5 Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques

3.6 Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary

3.7 Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools

3.8 Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary

4 Print information

4.1 Print information from installed printer

4.2 View progress of print jobs and delete as required

4.3 Change default printer, if installed

5 Shut down computer

5.1 Close all open applications

5.2 Shut down computer according to user procedures


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Start computer, system information and features

1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements

1.2 Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation

1.3 Start computer or log on according to user procedures

1.4 Identify basic functions and features using system information

1.5 Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons

1.6 Use help functions as required

2 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment

2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons

2.2 Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions

2.3 Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons

3 Organise files using basic directory and folder structures

3.1 Create folders/subfolders with suitable names

3.2 Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders

3.3 Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required

3.4 Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes

3.5 Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques

3.6 Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary

3.7 Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools

3.8 Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary

4 Print information

4.1 Print information from installed printer

4.2 View progress of print jobs and delete as required

4.3 Change default printer, if installed

5 Shut down computer

5.1 Close all open applications

5.2 Shut down computer according to user procedures

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
Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements 
Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation 
Start computer or log on according to user procedures 
Identify basic functions and features using system information 
Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons 
Use help functions as required 
Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons 
Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions 
Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons 
Create folders/subfolders with suitable names 
Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders 
Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required 
Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes 
Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques 
Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary 
Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools 
Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary 
Print information from installed printer 
View progress of print jobs and delete as required 
Change default printer, if installed 
Close all open applications 
Shut down computer according to user procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBITU101 - Operate a personal computer
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

BSBITU101 - Operate a personal computer

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: