Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:34 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:34 AM AWST
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Operate digital devices
Operate digital devices
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBTEC101
BSBTEC101
State Code
OCE06
OCE06
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on digital devices.The unit applies to those who perform a range of routine digital 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. Activate digital device and access features
- 1.1 Prepare workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements, where required
- 1.2 Activate digital device, and access or log on according to organisation policies and procedures
- 1.3 Identify basic functions and features of digital devices
- 1.4 Customise desktop or application configuration
- 1.5 Request assistance from relevant personnel for using digital device, where required
- 1.6 Access help functions, where required
2. Navigate and organise file or application environment
- 2.1 Open, close and access file or application by selecting correct desktop or menu icons
- 2.2 Create shortcuts onto the desktop or menu, and request assistance from relevant personnel, where required
- 2.3 Identify and apply keyboard functions for both alpha and numeric keyboard input devices
- 2.4 Create folders and subfolders with relevant names
- 2.5 Identify and access storage devices relevant to the digital device
- 2.6 Download new applications with assistance from relevant stakeholder
- 2.7 Use search functions to locate files or applications
3. Edit and update stored information
- 3.1 Rename and move folders and subfolders
- 3.2 Remove files or applications as required, with assistance from relevant stakeholder
- 3.3 Open relevant file, document, or application
- 3.4 Edit content of the file, document, application, or similar in accordance with simple instructions
- 3.5 Save changes in digital device
4. Deactivate personal digital device
- 4.1 Save and close all open files, documents or applications
- 4.2 Deactivate digital device according to user procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAE80 | BSBITU112 | Develop keyboard skills | Unit of competency |
| AUK03 | BSBITU307 | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy | Unit of competency |
| OAE50 | BSBITU111 | Operate a personal digital device | Unit of competency |