• ICAW2001B - Work effectively in an IT environment

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

ICAW2001B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in an IT environment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAW2001B - Work effectively in an IT environment
Description This unit defines the competency required to work effectively within the IT environment of an organisation by researching and assembling information about the organisation's IT systems, equipment, software, policies and governance arrangements.The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster:ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplaceNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
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: Identify IT in an organisation and related relevant policies and procedures
  • Identify IT roles in an organisation and briefly describe what services they perform
  • Identify and describe key players from the IT service areas previously identified
  • Identify IT policies and procedures and research whether they are used in practice
       
Element: Identify IT equipment, software and operating systems used by the organisation
  • Identify IT equipment, operating systems and software used in the organisation and understand the importance and role within the organisation
  • Establish that all of the equipment locations and service requirements are maintained according to organisational requirements and prevailing policies and 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.

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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to effectively integrate into and operate in the IT environment of an organisation. An individual would be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the organisation's IT policies, systems, management structure and operating arrangements.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:

A Workstation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Information systems areas within organisations play an increasingly important role in helping the business achieve it core objectives. When joining and working within an organisation in an IT capacity, it is important to understand the role of IT and the type and extent of IT assets managed by the IT area and staff.

The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear. There would generally be limited complexity in the range of operations to be applied.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes would be characteristic.

Applications may include some complex or non-routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas

Apply a defined range of skills

Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems

Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required

Assess and record information from varied sources

Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


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:

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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

Reading and writing at a level where workplace documents can be written and understood

Verbal communication which is clear and precise (e.g. when explaining the role of key players in the IT organisation)

Problem solving is limited to basic known problems within normal routines (e.g. when complying with policies and procedures as directed by supervisor)

Basic analysis skills in relation to normal routine work processes (e.g. when complying with policies and procedures as directed by supervisor)

Using the features of applications (e.g. when complying with policies and procedures as directed by supervisor)

Basic skills in interpreting technical information (e.g. when complying with policies and procedures as directed by supervisor)

Required knowledge

Basic principles of EEO and anti-discrimination to ensure consistency with the organisational values and community best practice

Broad knowledge of organisational code of conduct and values that are consistent with the organisational mission

Basic understanding of organisational systems and the management structure

Understanding of the role and positioning of IT within the overall business objectives of the organisation

Current industry-accepted hardware and software products, with broad knowledge of features and capabilities

Broad knowledge of vendor product directions

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.

Key players may include but are not limited to:

IT organisations

vendors of IT products and services

IT professional bodies

industry publications and government departments involved in IT industry promotion

employer organisations

relevant unions

Equipment may include but is not limited to:

workstations

personal computers

modems and other connectivity devices

printers

DSL modems

hard drives

monitors

switches

hubs

personal digital assistant (PDA)

other peripheral devices

Operatingsystem may include but is not limited to:

Linux 7.0 or above

Windows 2000 or above

Apple OS X or above

Software may include but is not limited to:

commercial software applications

organisation-specific software

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
Identify IT roles in an organisation and briefly describe what services they perform 
Identify and describe key players from the IT service areas previously identified 
Identify IT policies and procedures and research whether they are used in practice 
Identify IT equipment, operating systems and software used in the organisation and understand the importance and role within the organisation 
Establish that all of the equipment locations and service requirements are maintained according to organisational requirements and prevailing policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAW2001B - Work effectively in an IT environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICAW2001B - Work effectively in an IT environment

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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