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Operate application software packages
Operate application software packages
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT203
ICTICT203
State Code
AUU08
AUU08
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Original Release Date
25/03/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, select and operate three commercial software packages, including a word-processing and a spreadsheet application package.It applies to individuals who utilise different software applications within a small to large office environment to produce diverse documents.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use appropriate workplace health and safety (WHS) 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. Use appropriate word-processing software
- 2.1 Select word-processing software appropriate to perform activity
- 2.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
- 2.3 Identify organisational requirements for text-based business documents, and design document structure and layout to ensure consistency of style and image
- 2.4 Match document requirements with software functions to provide efficient production of documents
- 2.5 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents
- 2.6 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications
3. Use appropriate spreadsheet software
- 3.1 Select spreadsheet software appropriate to perform activity
- 3.2 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
- 3.3 Enter simple formulas and functions using cell referencing where required
- 3.4 Customise spreadsheet settings to meet requirements
- 3.5 Ensure the naming and storing of documents in appropriate directories or folders and the printing of documents to the required specifications
4. Use a third application software package
- 4.1 Select software application package appropriate to perform activity
- 4.2 Identify purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with personnel as required
- 4.3 Use technical functions, other data and formatting to finalise documents
- 4.4 Ensure documents are named and stored in appropriate directories or folders and printed to required specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7845 | ICAICT203A | Operate application software packages | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBU39 | ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages | Unit of competency |