BSBITU101
Operate a personal computer


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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Reading

1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1-3.8, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2

Recognises textual information within internal procedures and technical documents to determine and complete work requirements

Writing

1.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.7

Inputs information using familiar text types and records numerical and textual information for file naming conventions

Oral Communication

1.5, 2.3

Asks simple questions and comprehends answers that contain short and explicit information

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 5.2

Recognises and follows organisational procedures and legislative responsibilities, with particular reference to health and safety

Interact with others

1.5, 2.3

Uses appropriate communication practices to seek guidance from more experienced work colleagues

Get the work done

1.3-1.6, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.8, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2

With guidance, is beginning to understand and use the specific functions and features of digital systems and tools


Sectors

Information and Communications Technology – IT Use