Module Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:47 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:47 AM AWST
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Use digital tools and software in a limited range of contexts
Use digital tools and software in a limited range of contexts
Module
National Code
EGEDIG101
EGEDIG101
State Code
AZ764
AZ764
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2025
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the fundamental knowledge and skills required to carry out basic digital literacy tasks. The unit addresses foundational digital concepts required to use a restricted range of digital tools, to develop an understanding of digital identity and safety, and apply critical thinking skills to solve simple digital problems.
The unit of competency is applied by individuals who use basic digital tools and software for work, training and/or personal purposes.
This unit targets Digital literacy at Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF) Level 1.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The unit of competency is applied by individuals who use basic digital tools and software for work, training and/or personal purposes.
This unit targets Digital literacy at Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF) Level 1.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify commonly used digital devices and their purpose
- 1.1 Identify mobile phone and common uses
- 1.2 Identify digital tablet and common uses
- 1.3 Identify personal computer and common uses
- 1.4 Identify purpose of software applications commonly used on digital devices
Identify digital identity and safety
- 2.1 Identify purpose of password and Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- 2.2 Recognise risks associated with sharing information online
- 2.3 Recognise purpose of digital risk protection software
- 2.4 Create a password and a PIN
- 2.5 Identify risks associated with links from unknown sender
Connect using digital tools and software
- 3.1 Recognise different types of digital connections
- 3.2 Connect to the internet or student drive using a digital device
- 3.3 Recognise a limited range of benefits and drawbacks of being digitally connected
- 3.4 Respond to a digital message (software, system and/or communication)
Use key features of digital device
- 4.1 Recognise a limited range of terms, symbols and icons used for mobile phone, tablet and/or personal computer
- 4.2 Recognise the purpose of a limited range of software applications
- 4.3 Use a limited range of software applications on digital device
- 4.4 Use a keyboard
- 4.5 Use a mouse to move cursor to required location and type
Create and save a document
- 5.1 Create a new folder on desktop and name
- 5.2 Create a new document using any software program
- 5.3 Save new document with a title to desktop folder
- 5.4 Restart computer and navigate to newly created document
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX604 | EGELRG101A | Use digital technologies for learning purposes | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGW62 | 52916WA | Certificate I in Entry to General Education (EGE) | Accredited course |