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Operate a personal computer

Operate a personal computer

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT101
State Code
AUU00
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a personal computer (PC) in a home or small office environment, including accessing files with application programs, sending and retrieving emails, using the internet, using peripheral devices and applying basic security procedures and power management settings.It applies to individuals who require entry level information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and literacy skills to perform a range of simple operation tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use the personal computer
  • 1.1 Identify physical components and associated peripheral devices of the personal computer to become familiar with the available network
  • 1.2 Check physical connectivity of devices to ensure correct operation and performance
  • 1.3 Boot up and follow procedures to activate the computer
2. Manage computer configurations
  • 2.1 Alter the computer settings to best suit the user
  • 2.2 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption as an environmentally sustainable measure
  • 2.3 Identify operating system and the application programs loaded on the computer to determine computer capability
  • 2.4 Conduct basic software installation and removal to improve computer capability
  • 2.5 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment to create and customise desktop icons and access application programs
3. Access and use basic application programs
  • 3.1 Open a folder with file documents containing basic office applications, make minor changes and save in a different folder
  • 3.2 Send and retrieve a simple email message using the desktop icon to communicate with other parties
  • 3.3 Access the internet using the web browser to view and conduct basic web information search
  • 3.4 Use firewall and antivirus and malware scans to reduce security risks and threats in the system
4. Access and use basic peripheral devices
  • 4.1 Access external storage devices to retrieve, copy, move and save information in different media and locations
  • 4.2 Use printer settings on an installed printer to print a document
  • 4.3 Access audio-visual (AV) devices to view and play a multimedia file
5. Shut down computer
  • 5.1 Back up important documents and programs to minimise risk of data loss
  • 5.2 Save any work to be retained and close open application programs
  • 5.3 Shut down computer and switch off any unused peripheral devices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7835 ICAICT101A Operate a personal computer Unit of competency