Operate application software packages

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTICT203, 'Operate application software packages'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate application software packages' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Use appropriate workplace health and safety (WHS) office work practices

1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are addressed

1.2 Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate

1.3 Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate

2. Use appropriate word-processing software

2.1 Select word-processing software appropriate to perform activity

2.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required

2.3 Identify organisational requirements for text-based business documents, and design document structure and layout to ensure consistency of style and image

2.4 Match document requirements with software functions to provide efficient production of documents

2.5 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents

2.6 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications

3. Use appropriate spreadsheet software

3.1 Select spreadsheet software appropriate to perform activity

3.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required

3.3 Enter simple formulas and functions using cell referencing where required

3.4 Customise spreadsheet settings to meet requirements

3.5 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications

4. Use a third application software package

4.1 Select software application package appropriate to perform activity

4.2 Identify purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required

4.3 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents

4.4 Ensure documents are named and stored in appropriate directories or folders and printed to required specifications


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTICT203 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS20412 - Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation
  • SIS40512 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30613 - Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation
  • SIS30913 - Certificate III in Sport Officiating
  • SIS30813 - Certificate III in Sports Trainer
  • SIS30713 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching
  • SIS20213 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
  • SIS20513 - Certificate II in Sport Coaching
  • BSB20215 - Certificate II in Customer Engagement
  • ICT20115 - Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
  • ICT30115 - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
  • SIS31015 - Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
  • SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness
  • SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS40115 - Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation
  • BSB31215 - Certificate III in Library and Information Services
  • BSB42115 - Certificate IV in Library and Information Services
  • CUA30415 - Certificate III in Live Production and Services
  • CUA30515 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUA20215 - Certificate II in Creative Industries
  • CUA31115 - Certificate III in Visual Arts
  • CUA20515 - Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
  • PSP50916 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
  • PSP50816 - Diploma of Translating
  • CPP30216 - Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
  • CPP20116 - Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

And the skillsets: