ICAICT104A - Use digital devices

ICAICT104A
Use digital devices

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use digital devices in a home or small office environment.

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.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to use the digital device	1.1 Review instruction manual and ensure identified components are available 1.2 Identify the physical components of the digital device 1.3 Boot up and follow access procedures to activate the digital device 1.4 Alter the digital device settings to best suit intended use 1.5 Configure power-management settings where appropriate to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure
2. Set up and use the digital device	2.1 Identify and set the basic operating and menu settings 2.2 Navigate and manipulate the screen environment 2.3 Customise screen icons and access to applications where applicable 2.4 Use the digital device, and save and edit output where applicable 2.5 Identify more advanced features available and use as required
3. Access and use basic connectivity devices	3.1 Connect to external digital devices, such as computer devices or storage devices, to retrieve, copy, move and save information 3.2 Check physical connectivity of computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance 3.3 Connect to a printer either through a computer device or directly and use printer settings and print data 3.4 Access audiovisual devices to view and play a multimedia file
4. Shut down digital device	4.1 Save current work and back up important data 4.2 Close open programs on the digital device and any computer device or storage device 4.3 Shut down digital devices, according to manufacturer instructions

Required Skills

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.

Evidence Required

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.

Range Statement

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.

Sectors

General ICT

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.