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Operate a digital media technology package

Operate a digital media technology package

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAICT204A
State Code
D7846
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
16/05/2014
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, select and use a digital media package and supporting technologies.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use appropriate OHS office work practices
  • 1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are addressed
  • 1.2 Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate
  • 1.3 Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate
2. Identify and select appropriate digital media package
  • 2.1 Identify the basic requirements of a design brief, including user environment
  • 2.2 Research and review suitable available digital media packages
  • 2.3 Select an appropriate digital media package to meet design brief requirements
3. Use digital media package
  • 3.1 Procure or create suitable data to meet requirements of the brief
  • 3.2 Manipulate data using digital media package tools
  • 3.3 Ensure naming and storing of documents in appropriate file format in directories or folders
4. Review digital media design
  • 4.1 Evaluate design for creative, dramatic and technical quality, file size, and suitability to meet the brief
  • 4.2 Test and run any incorporated graphics, video or sound as part of a digital media presentation and present designs in the appropriate format
  • 4.3 Review final product against design brief
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.

Ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements may include:
avoiding radiation from computer screens
chair height, seat and back adjustment
document holder
equipment that is reasonably adjusted to meet personal needs, in appropriate circumstances
exercise breaks
footrest
keyboard and mouse position
lighting
mix of repetitive and other activities
noise minimisation
posture
rest periods
screen position
workstation height and layout.
Design brief may include:
approval sign-off
background
budget
deliverables
mandatory elements
objectives
target audience
time line.
Digital media packages may include:
3-D computer graphics software
animation software
commercial software applications
graphic arts software
hypermedia editing software, such as web development software
image editing software:
raster graphics
vector graphics
music sequencer or score writer
open-source software
organisation-specific software
sound editing software, such as digital-audio editor
video-editing software.
Data may include:
graphics
icons
images
screenshots
sound
text
video.
Naming and storing documents may include:
authorised access
filenames according to organisational procedure
filenames that are easily identifiable related to the content
file and directory names which identify the operator, author, section, date
filing locations
organisational policy for:
backing up files
filing hard copies of documents
security
storage in folders and sub-folders
storage on hard or floppy disk drives, CD-ROM, tape backup.
File format may include:
HTML pages
music
PDF files
pictures
text files
video.
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:
identify basic requirements of a design brief
use digital media package to meet organisational requirements
use OHS principles and responsibilities for ergonomics, such as work periods and breaks
use help manuals and online help when appropriate
use digital media technologies to support design brief requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
use of PC, printer and digital media technologies
use of digital media package currently used in industry
documents detailing organisational style guide and policy
digital media focused design brief.
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 OHS, application usage for specific tasks and use of different digital media technologies
direct observation of candidate using a digital media package
review final digital media product prepared by candidate against design brief.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUU33 ICTICT204 Operate a digital media technology package Unit of competency