Unit of competency Outline
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Use digital literacy skills to access the internet
Use digital literacy skills to access the internet
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT108
ICTICT108
State Code
AUU11
AUU11
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and securely use the internet to undertake basic interactive communication.It applies to individuals who locate, organise, understand, evaluate and analyse information using digital technology in a range of different areas.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate hardware at a basic level
- 1.1 Identify hardware components required to connect to the Internet
- 1.2 Set up and check physical connectivity of devices
- 1.3 Use hardware components and comply with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines
2. Ensure safe and secure online access
- 2.1 Connect and access relevant internet sites
- 2.2 Provide an appropriate level of personal information to maintain privacy and security
- 2.3 Comply with copyright and intellectual property legislation
- 2.4 Ensure an understanding of socially responsible behaviour
- 2.5 Assess the legitimacy of online requests to make an informed decision
- 2.6 Interpret and respond to security notifications that display due to browser software security settings or internet use
- 2.7 Assess email status and determine email security
- 2.8 Provide appropriate information to manage digital footprint
- 2.9 Assess security of payments
- 2.10 Back up data as required through downloading to an external backup device
3. Research and analyse online information
- 3.1 Identify and use search engines to access relevant internet sites
- 3.2 Search and find relevant information or content
- 3.3 Refine search to increase relevance of information or content
- 3.4 Navigate a website to access the information or content required
- 3.5 Assess payment requirements to make sound financial decisions
- 3.6 Analyse the usefulness and accuracy of located information
4. Make transactions and participate online
- 4.1 Create, register, manage and secure an account
- 4.2 Observe appropriate user protocol online
- 4.3 Make secure transactions and identify methods of internet fraud
- 4.4 Identify and invite relevant friends, groups and pages to own website
5. Use applications and manipulate files
- 5.1 Use basic application skills
- 5.2 Incorporate attachments to documents
- 5.3 Back up files to external storage devices
- 5.4 Upload relevant components to a website
- 5.5 Download pictures and videos to an external device
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7842 | ICAICT108A | Use digital literacy skills to access the internet | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVY6 | ICT10115 | Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology | Qualification |