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Evidence Guide: ICAICT308A - Use advanced features of computer applications

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ICAICT308A - Use advanced features of computer applications

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Manipulate data

  1. Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data
  2. Transfer data between applications, linking and embedding related data files as required
  3. Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities
  4. Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity
Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data

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

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Create and employ objects, macros and templates for routine activities

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Use shortcuts and features to increase personal productivity

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Access and use support resources

  1. Solve routine problems using support resources
  2. Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications
  3. Solve problems with manuals and training booklets
  4. Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages
Solve routine problems using support resources

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Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications

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Solve problems with manuals and training booklets

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

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 at least three computer applications employing advanced features and import and export capacities for efficiency and productivity purposes

solve routine problems using support resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

site where advanced features of computer applications may be used

computer applications currently used in industry

documents or information containing data suitable to demonstrate advanced features of computer applications

support resources, including online, manuals and training booklets

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:

support resources, including online, manuals and training booklets

advanced features of a number of computer applications

direct observation of candidate:

manipulating data between applications

creating and employing objects, macros and templates.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

communicate with supervisors and peers

seek assistance and expert advice

use online help

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications

planning and organisational skills to prioritise and monitor own work

problem-solving skills to solve operational problems as they arise

research skills to source support resources to solve routine problems

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:

apply technical support for system problems

operate software applications

use applications features

use online help.

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of operating systems software and system tools

vendor product directions in computer applications

vendor applications and their features.

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.

Advanced features may include:

conditional formatting

cross-referencing

form controls

forms

formulas

graphics

hyperlinks

macros

mail merge

master documents

names

object linking and embedding (OLE)

ranges

sections

styles

tables

templates

validation.

Applications may include:

commercial software applications and organisation-specific software:

communication packages

database

graphic

presentation functionalities

spreadsheet

word-processing

presentation applications contained in:

Claris Works

Lotus Suite

Microsoft Office

Star Office

other similar applications.

Objects may include:

buttons

checkboxes

drop-down lists

option buttons

text boxes.

System may include:

business

computers

financial system

information system

management system

network

software.