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Operate presentation packages

Operate presentation packages

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAICT106A
State Code
D7840
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate presentation applications and perform basic operations, including creating, formatting and adding effects to presentations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Create presentations
  • 1.1 Open a presentation package application and create a simple design for a presentation according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Open a blank presentation and add text and graphics
  • 1.3 Apply existing styles within a presentation
  • 1.4 Use presentation template and slides to create a presentation
  • 1.5 Use various tools to improve the look of the presentation
  • 1.6 Save presentation to directory
2. Customise basic settings
  • 2.1 Adjust display to meet user requirements
  • 2.2 Open and view different toolbars to view options
  • 2.3 Ensure font settings are appropriate for the purpose of the presentation
  • 2.4 View multiple slides at once
3. Format presentations
  • 3.1 Use and incorporate organisational charts and bulleted lists, and modify as required
  • 3.2 Add objects and manipulate to meet presentation purposes
  • 3.3 Import objects and modify for presentation purposes
  • 3.4 Modify slide layout, including text and colours, to meet presentation requirements
  • 3.5 Use formatting tools as required within the presentation
  • 3.6 Duplicate slides within and across a presentation
  • 3.7 Reorder the sequence of slides and delete slides for presentation purposes
  • 3.8 Save presentation in another format
  • 3.9 Save and close presentation to storage device
4. Add slide show effects
  • 4.1 Incorporate preset animation and multimedia effects into presentation as required to enhance the presentation
  • 4.2 Add slide transition effects to presentation to ensure smooth progression through the presentation
  • 4.3 Test presentation for overall effect
  • 4.4 Use onscreen navigation tools to start and stop slide show or move between different slides as required
5. Print presentation and notes
  • 5.1 Select appropriate print format for presentation
  • 5.2 Select preferred slide orientation
  • 5.3 Add notes and slide numbers
  • 5.4 Preview slides and run spell check before presentation
  • 5.5 Print the selected slides and submit presentation to appropriate person for feedback
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.

Tools may include:
available templates
help
search and replace
simple formatting tools
spell check.
User requirementsmay refer to:
appearance and type of:
application
computer
desktop
document.
Toolbarscan contain:
buttons
menus
a combination of both.
Font settings may include:
colour
size
type.
Objects may include:
animations
other documents
pictures
sound
tables.
Formatting tools may include:
menu commands within the application:
copy
cut
help
paste
search and replace
spell check
undo.
Format may include:
saving the presentation as another type of document:
comma separated values or text
HTML
XML.
Storage devicemay include:
disks:
CD
DVD
blu-ray
external hard drive, such as universal serial bus (USB) flash drive
internal hard drive
web storage.
Print format may include:
colour or black and white
layout
thumbnails
number of copies
quality.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
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 ability to:
create, format and prepare presentations for distribution and display
customise basic settings
add slide show effects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
use of PC and printer
use of presentation software currently used in industry
documents detailing organisational style guide and policy
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of presentation software functions
direct observation of candidate creating and formatting presentations
review of presentations, including formatting and slide show effects.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0244 ICAU1132B Operate a presentation package Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUU10 ICTICT106 Operate presentation packages Unit of competency