Application
This unit applies to individuals engaged in ongoing review and research in order to identify and apply industry technologies or techniques to improve aspects of the organisation's activities.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use industry-specific technologies | 1.1 Identify technologies specific to an industry sector 1.2 Acquire and use the industry-specific technologies 1.3 Identify, classify and use industry-specific technologies where appropriate, for the benefit of the organisation |
2. Use industry-specific technology to assist in solving organisational problems | 2.1 Conduct testing of industry-specific technology 2.2 Use features and functions of industry-specific technology within an organisational context 2.3 Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the enabling technologies to an accepted industry standard 2.4 Access and use sources of information relating to the industry-specific technology |
3. Evaluate industry-specific technology performance | 3.1 Evaluate industry-specific technology for performance, usability and benefit to the organisation 3.2 Determine environmental considerations involved with using the technology 3.3 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate |
Required Skills
Required skills
basic research skills to locate appropriate sources of information regarding industry-specific technology
communication skills to:
communicate with peers and supervisors
seek assistance and expert advice
seek feedback from users
literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications
safety awareness skills to work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
technical skills to:
identify features of industry-specific technology
test and evaluate industry-specific technology
use industry-specific technology.
Required knowledge
broad awareness of current technology trends, directions in IT and specifically of the major industry technology standards used in the specified IT area
vendor product directions relating to specified IT area
current industry hardware and software products, with broad knowledge of their general features, capabilities and application
information-gathering techniques.
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: identify new and emerging industry-specific technologies use features and functions of identified industry-specific technologies to an industry standard level. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: site where industry-specific technologies may be used industry-specific technologies currently used in industry documents detailing OHS standards, environmental guidelines and organisational requirements appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment 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 features and functions of industry-specific technologies direct observation of candidate using industry-specific technologies simulation of industry-specific uses of the industry specific technologies. |
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.
Industry sector may include: | business services or information worker information and communication technology telecommunication. |
Industry-specific technologies may include vendor-specific: | hardware integrated services internet access mobile-communication devices networks peripherals software. |
Sources of information may include: | appliances software and technical connections guidance and other outputs supplied by vendors and manufacturers documents test pages vendor and manufacturer guidance regarding requisite depth of knowledge of industry-specific technologies web pages. |
Environmental considerations may include: | correct disposal by an authorised body of redundant hardware: circuit boards hard drives motherboards recycling safe disposal of packaging: cardboard paper plastic polystyrene. |
Feedback may include: | competency skill level industry-validated demonstration of competency through certifications interviews meetings. |
Sectors
General ICT
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Users should confirm licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.