Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:00 AM AWST
22/07/2026 11:00 AM AWST
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Operate a personal computer
Operate a personal computer
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU101
BSBITU101
State Code
AUL79
AUL79
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on a personal computer or business computer terminal.It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine computer tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Start computer, system information and features
- 1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements
- 1.2 Ensure work meets organisational and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for computer operation
- 1.3 Start computer or log on according to user procedures
- 1.4 Identify basic functions and features using system information
- 1.5 Customise desktop configuration, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons
- 1.6 Use help functions as required
2 Navigate and manipulate desktop environment
- 2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop icons
- 2.2 Open, resize and close desktop windows by using correct window functions
- 2.3 Create shortcuts onto the desktop, if necessary, with assistance from appropriate persons
3 Organise files using basic directory and folder structures
- 3.1 Create folders/subfolders with suitable names
- 3.2 Save files with suitable names in appropriate folders
- 3.3 Rename and move folders/subfolders and files as required
- 3.4 Identify folder/subfolder and file attributes
- 3.5 Move folders/subfolders and files using cut and paste, and drag and drop techniques
- 3.6 Save folders/subfolders and files to appropriate media where necessary
- 3.7 Search for folders/subfolders and files using appropriate software tools
- 3.8 Restore deleted folder/subfolders and files as necessary
4 Print information
- 4.1 Print information from installed printer
- 4.2 View progress of print jobs and delete as required
- 4.3 Change default printer, if installed
5 Shut down computer
- 5.1 Close all open applications
- 5.2 Shut down computer according to user procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0779 | BSBITU101A | Operate a personal computer | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAE50 | BSBITU111 | Operate a personal digital device | Unit of competency |