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Access and use the Internet

Access and use the Internet

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPMM263B
State Code
D0359
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/07/2005
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/05/2011
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
23/05/2011
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.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
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Software applications
May include a wide range of programs, some current examples of which may be Eudora, Netscape. Note: these programs are constantly being upgraded and replaced and appropriate up-to-date programs should be selected

Relevant terminology used
May include but not be limited to ISDN, PPP, TCP/IP, URL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Download, WWW, cookies, zip files and others
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Knowledge and Skills, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
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
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are 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.


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
C8459 ICPMM263A Access and use the Internet Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D3097 ICPMM263C Access and use the Internet Unit of competency