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Use information technology systems

Use information technology systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AURAKA001
State Code
AXE78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to use workplace information technology (IT) systems in a manner that complies with workplace procedures and guidelines. It involves operating hardware and software to access, retrieve, edit and update information, and solving a limited range of routine and predictable problems in relation to the IT system.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use workplace IT system
  • 1.1 Safe work practices and procedures to be applied when using workplace IT system are identified
  • 1.2 Workplace procedures, manuals or specific instructions relating to the use of IT system and manufacturer or component supplier software are accessed and interpreted
2. Use IT system functions
  • 2.1 Workplace IT system and software applications are accessed and operated according to manufacturer or component supplier instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Keyboard skills are used accurately to carry out the entry, manipulation and retrieval of data and information according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Data is transmitted according to electronic data interchange (EDI) procedures
  • 2.4 Save and back-up procedures are carried out regularly according to workplace procedures
3. Edit or update data and information in IT system
  • 3.1 Data and information on IT system to be edited or updated are identified using appropriate sources
  • 3.2 Data and information are edited or updated and checked for accuracy and completeness before saving or backing up according to workplace procedures
4. Solve problems relating to IT system
  • 4.1 Equipment, hardware or software faults are identified and rectified where possible and within scope of own role, or reported to relevant persons according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Assistance with any routine IT problems that arise is positively and actively provided to others within scope of own role and where appropriate
  • 4.3 Established workplace maintenance programs for hardware and software systems are followed according to manufacturer or component supplier specifications and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF018 AURAKA2001 Use information technology systems Unit of competency