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

ICTICT308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use advanced features of computer applications

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTICT308 - Use advanced features of computer applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use computer applications employing advanced features. It involves manipulating data and accessing support resources to solve routine problems.It applies to individuals who have achieved a degree of autonomy as advanced information and communications technology (ICT) users, and support information technology activities in software applications.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: Manipulate data
  • Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data
  • Transfer data between applications, linking and embedding related data files as required
  • Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities
  • Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity
       
Element: Access and use support resources
  • Solve routine problems using support resources
  • Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications
  • Solve problems with manuals and training booklets
  • Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages
       


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. Manipulate data

1.1 Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data

1.2 Transfer data between applications, linking and embedding related data files as required

1.3 Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities

1.4 Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity

2. Access and use support resources

2.1 Solve routine problems using support resources

2.2 Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications

2.3 Solve problems with manuals and training booklets

2.4 Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages


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

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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. Manipulate data

1.1 Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data

1.2 Transfer data between applications, linking and embedding related data files as required

1.3 Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities

1.4 Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity

2. Access and use support resources

2.1 Solve routine problems using support resources

2.2 Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications

2.3 Solve problems with manuals and training booklets

2.4 Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages

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
Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data 
Transfer data between applications, linking and embedding related data files as required 
Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities 
Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity 
Solve routine problems using support resources 
Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications 
Solve problems with manuals and training booklets 
Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTICT308 - Use advanced features of computer applications
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICTICT308 - Use advanced features of computer applications

Student name:

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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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