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Evidence Guide: ICAU2006B - Operate computing packages

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ICAU2006B - Operate computing packages

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

Use appropriate software

  1. Select software appropriate to perform activity
  2. Use software to produce required outcome using a range of features related to the activities
  3. Save documents in appropriate directories/folders
Select software appropriate to perform activity

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Use software to produce required outcome using a range of features related to the activities

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Save documents in appropriate directories/folders

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Access, retrieve and manipulate data

  1. Select and access files
  2. Amend and save files according to requirements
  3. Produce documents and files that meet organisational needs
  4. Save files in appropriate directories/folders
  5. Exit software correctly without loss of data
Select and access files

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Amend and save files according to requirements

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Produce documents and files that meet organisational needs

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Save files in appropriate directories/folders

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Exit software correctly without loss of data

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Access and use help functions within each application

  1. Identify the help resources available for basic difficulties with the software
  2. Access user help documentation and other resources for basic difficulties with the software
Identify the help resources available for basic difficulties with the software

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Access user help documentation and other resources for basic difficulties with the software

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Use keyboard and equipment

  1. Follow OH&S standards and regulations to avoid injury or illness
  2. Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate
  3. Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate
  4. Ensure user equipment is maintained and free from defects that could cause injury
Follow OH&S standards and regulations to avoid injury or illness

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Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate

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Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate

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Ensure user equipment is maintained and free from defects that could cause injury

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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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to produce several workplace documents utilising a minimum of three different computing packages. Learner will demonstrate the use of a wide range of features from each package.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Personal computer

Basic software

Documents or information containing data suitable for use with computing packages

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit brings together a range of basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with general expectations around computer usage in the workplace.

The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear. There would generally be limited complexity in the range of operations to be applied.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes would be characteristic.

Applications may include some complex or non-routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAD2003B Receive and process oral and written communication

ICAI2015B Install software applications

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas

Apply a defined range of skills

Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems

Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required

Assess and record information from varied sources

Communicate with team members to clarify job requirements

Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Demonstration of these competencies would involve:

Using appropriate software

Opening, amending and saving files and documents according to organisational requirements

Using help manuals and on-line help when appropriate

Applying OH&S procedures

Demonstrating basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas

Performing a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required

Assessing and recording information from varied sources

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Basic analysis of desktop layout, monitor and chair positioning, keyboard techniques and use of the mouse

Basic problem solving in application management and help function usage

Reading and writing at a level where basic workplace documents are understood

Clear and precise communication with team members and supervisors

Interpretation of user manuals

Required knowledge

OH&S principles and responsibilities

Basic understanding of system usage

Basic technical terminology in relation to reading help files and responding to system help prompts

Personal computer access and log-on procedures

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.

Software may include but is not limited to:

commercial software applications

organisation-specific software

It is expected that a word processing application, Database Application and Spreadsheet application will be chosen in preference to other types of applications

Files may include but is not limited to:

html pages

pdf files

text files

pictures

music

email messages

Data may include:

text

images

graphics

screenshots

icons added to the document

Equipment may include but is not limited to:

workstations

personal computers

modems and other connectivity devices

printers

hard drives

DSL modems

monitors

switches

hubs

personal digital assistant (PDA)

other peripheral devices

OH&S may include:

correct posture

lighting

type of desk

type of monitor

style of chair

typing position

repetitive strain injury prevention

ventilation

light position

length of time in front of computer