Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:02 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:02 AM AWST
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Access and use the Internet
Access and use the Internet
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPMM263C
ICPMM263C
State Code
D3097
D3097
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access and use the Internet within the printing and graphic arts industries.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and use local resources
- 1.1. Installed Internet software applications and their purposes are identified
- 1.2. Internet software applications are used online and offline
- 1.3. Extracting (decompressing) software and virus scanners are used on downloaded files
- 1.4. Identify Internet connection and protocols
- 1.5. Applications and files are downloaded and installed correctly
- 1.6. Potential security risks are identified and avoided
2. Identify and use remote resources
- 2.1. Websites are navigated to locate required information
- 2.2. Files and documents are accessed using the Internet (world wide web) search engines
- 2.3. The Internet is browsed to find related sites via links
- 2.4. Files are retrieved from an FTP repository
- 2.5. Emails are sent, downloaded, read, responded and saved to
- 2.6. Files attached to incoming email are retrieved and attached files are sent
- 2.7. Newsgroups relevant to the industry are accessed
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 applications may include:
a wide range of programs, some current examples of which may be Eudora, Netscape.
Relevant terminology used may include:
ISDN, PPP, TCP/IP, URL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Download, WWW, cookies, zip files and others.
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 applications may include:
a wide range of programs, some current examples of which may be Eudora, Netscape.
Relevant terminology used may include:
ISDN, PPP, TCP/IP, URL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Download, WWW, cookies, zip files and others.
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:
Access the Internet and retrieve data using WWW and email and newsgroups
Send emails or newsgroup posting with correctly formatted attachments
Perform a search and save the text of a web page to disk
Extract and virus-scan downloaded files
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMEM12A Update web pages.
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:
Access the Internet and retrieve data using WWW and email and newsgroups
Send emails or newsgroup posting with correctly formatted attachments
Perform a search and save the text of a web page to disk
Extract and virus-scan downloaded files
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMEM12A Update web pages.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0359 | ICPMM263B | Access and use the Internet | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM55 | ICPDMT263 | Access and use the internet | Unit of competency |