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

ICAICT104A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use digital devices

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAICT104A - Use digital devices
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use digital devices in a home or small office environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers who require the information technology (IT) literacy skills to use a digital device, such as a digital camera, video camera, or personal digital assistant (PDA) device to support their work in a home office or to work in a small office environment.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare to use the digital device
  • Review instruction manual and ensure identified components are available
  • Identify the physical components of the digital device
  • Boot up and follow access procedures to activate the digital device
  • Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use
  • Configure power-management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure
       
Element: Set up and use the digital device
  • Identify and set the basic operating and menu settings
  • Navigate and manipulate the screen environment
  • Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable
  • Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable
  • Identify more advanced features available and use as required
       
Element: Access and use basic connectivity devices
  • Connect to 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 to a printer either through a computer device or directly and use printer settings and print data
  • Access audiovisual devices to view and play a multimedia file
       
Element: Shut down digital device
  • Save current work and back up important data
  • Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device
  • Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions
       


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.

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:

use a digital device

use menu features and navigate around a GUI interface

use device features to perform tasks

save results of work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

digital device

computer device

storage device

printer

use of device-specific application currently used in industry

appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

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:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of digital device operations

direct observation of candidate performing basic device-relevant practical skills

direct observation of candidate performing a sequence of routine tasks following clear directions.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

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.

Required skills

communication skills to:

communicate with peers and supervisors

read and write basic workplace documents

seek assistance and expert advice

literacy skills to interpret user manuals and help functions

technical skills to:

access and use audiovisual devices

apply power-management settings

back up and save information

connect and use peripheral devices

input user access details for accessing a personal computer (PC), possibly a networked environment

manage mouse (button usage) for different applications

navigate a digital graphical user interface (GUI)

save and move files to various locations

use a keyboard.

Required knowledge

audiovisual devices

basic security functions

basic software operation and associated applications

digital device functions

digital device settings

peripheral devices

storage devices.

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.

Physical components may include:

attachable keyboard

attachable monitor

batteries

casings

lens

memory card

mouse

stylus pen.

Digital device may include:

audiovisual device

digital camera

external memory device

multi-card reader and writer

PDA and MP3 player

Smartphone

tablet

video camera.

Access procedures may include:

fingerscan

smartcard

user name and password.

Settings may include:

automated versus manual settings

screen settings:

brightness

colour

contrast

shortcut keys or modes

standard versus configured settings.

Power-management settings after a period of non-use may include:

automatic power off

hibernation settings

monitor power saver settings.

Advanced features may include:

advanced operations

customising standard settings

integrating with other devices.

Computer devices may include:

tablet

laptop

notebook

PDA

PC.

Storage devices may include:

disks:

CD

DVD

blu-ray

flash drives

server

solid-state hard drives

virtual devices.

Connectivity may include:

audiovisual

cable, wireless, infra-red or Bluetooth

internal or via universal serial bus (USB) dongle

network or stand-alone computer

ports:

Firewire

high definition multimedia interface (HDMI)

printer

USB.

Printer settings may include:

cartridge type

layout

number of copies

orientation

paper size

paper tray.

Audiovisual devices may include:

data projector

external monitor

headset

microphone

speakers

webcam or digital camera.

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
Review instruction manual and ensure identified components are available 
Identify the physical components of the digital device 
Boot up and follow access procedures to activate the digital device 
Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use 
Configure power-management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure 
Identify and set the basic operating and menu settings 
Navigate and manipulate the screen environment 
Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable 
Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable 
Identify more advanced features available and use as required 
Connect to 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 to a printer either through a computer device or directly and use printer settings and print data 
Access audiovisual devices to view and play a multimedia file 
Save current work and back up important data 
Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device 
Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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