COURSE DESCRIPTION... 2 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS... 2 PATHWAYS... 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES... 2 COURSE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY... 3 COURSE CONTENT...

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1 T A S M A N I A N Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S Basic Cmputing A U T H O R I T Y ICT110114, TQA level 1, Size Value = 10 THE COURSE DOCUMENT This dcument cntains the fllwing sectins: COURSE DESCRIPTION... 2 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS... 2 PATHWAYS... 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES... 2 COURSE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY... 3 COURSE CONTENT... 3 ASSESSMENT... 5 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESSES... 5 CRITERIA... 5 STANDARDS... 6 QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE... 7 AWARD REQUIREMENTS... 7 EXPECTATIONS DEFINED BY NATIONAL STANDARDS... 8 COURSE EVALUATION... 9 ACCREDITATION VERSION HISTORY Cpyright fr part(s) f this curse may be held by rganisatins ther than the TQA Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

2 2 Basic Cmputing COURSE DESCRIPTION This curse is designed fr students wh have little r n backgrund in cmputing and wh need t gain basic practical skills in cmputing. Thrugh practical experience, students develp basic skills and cnfidence in dealing with cmmn infrmatin technlgies, and understand their applicatin and implicatin in wrk, leisure and cmmunicatin. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS This curse requires learners t have access t: cmputers (desk and/r laptps) with cnnectin t the internet and ; hardware apprpriate t simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace (such as a printer and strage devices); and sftware apprpriate t simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace (such as a wrd prcessr, spread sheet and simple graphics applicatin). Additinal resurces may be required depending n prvider-selected learning tasks (see Curse Cntent belw). PATHWAYS Basic Cmputing TQA 1 can be used as a pathway t TQA level 2 curses in the cmputing area: Basic Cmputing, TQA 1 Essential Skills Using Cmputers and the Internet, TQA 2 Cmputer Applicatins, TQA 2 Prject Implementatin, TQA 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful cmpletin f this curse, learners will: identify simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace, and identify apprpriate digital technlgy fr a specific task identify and use cmmn sftware tls identify and use cmmn hardware tls use basic internet brwser and functins develp skills in planning and cmpleting tasks, and reviewing wn perfrmance develp an understanding f persnal safety and security issues related t the use f digital technlgy fllw ccupatinal health and safety prcedures when using cmputers and digital technlgy. Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

3 3 Basic Cmputing COURSE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY This curse a cmplexity level f TQA level 1. At TQA level 1, the learner is expected t carry ut tasks and activities that will draw n an apprpriate range f basic knwledge and skills. The tasks and activities generally have a substantial repetitive aspect t them. Minimum judgement is needed as there are usually very clear rules, guidelines r prcedures t be fllwed. VET cmpetencies at this level are ften thse characteristic f an AQF Certificate I. This curse has a size value = 10. COURSE CONTENT This curse has tw parts bth are cmpulsry. Part B may be delivered and assessed within the cntext f practical tasks undertaken in Part A, as standalne tasks, r a mixture f bth appraches. PART A: Students will undertake a range f simple, practical tasks in rder t develp and demnstrate their knwledge, understanding and skills in: identifying simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace, and identifying apprpriate digital technlgy fr a specific task interpreting simple infrmatin and terminlgy t access and use digital technlgy fllwing prcedures, specificatins and/r directins and use digital technlgies t successfully cmplete simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace reviewing their perfrmance in cmpleted tasks. In cnstructing the range f simple practical tasks t be undertaken by students the prvider will ensure that tasks prvide pprtunities fr students t develp and demnstrate their knwledge, understanding and skills in: distinguishing dcument files frm sftware applicatins, simple file management (such as creating, saving, pening and printing files), and launching/pening sftware applicatins. identifying simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace (such as entering simple textual infrmatin, sending a simple SMS, cmpleting simple n-line surveys, entering simple numeric data) and selecting cmmn sftware and hardware tls apprpriate t such tasks (e.g. using a wrd prcessr t enter simple textual infrmatin and a printer t create a hardcpy f the dcument file, using an internet brwser t access an n-line survey frm and a keybard fr textual input using a spread sheet, and a numeric pad fr entry f simple numeric data). the use f basic features in cmmn sftware tls/applicatins: wrd prcessing entering simple text, using basic features such as underline and bld spread sheets inserting numeric and textual data, use f simple frmulas (e.g. additin f a set f cells) graphics using basic features such as crpping and rtating internet using cmmn brwser features (e.g. histry and bkmarks, changing windws), basic website navigatin (e.g. scrlling and using hyperlinks), and simple search strategies as directed cmpse, sending, receiving and pening simple s (e.g. single recipient, n attachments). the use f cmmn hardware tls: desktp and/r laptp cmputers smart phnes and/r digital tablets printers Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

4 4 Basic Cmputing audi utput hardware keybard and muse (drag, click and duble-click functins, and cursr mvement) strage devices (e.g. USB flash drive). While the lists abve describe cmpulsry cntent, practical tasks may invlve the study and use f additinal digital technlgies and related skills (e.g. creating simple webpages, inputting data int databases, and creating simple presentatins using presentatin sftware such as PwerPint). In cnstructing the range f simple practical tasks t be undertaken by students the prvider will ensure that tasks are cntextualised in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace. PART B: Students will develp and demnstrate their knwledge, understanding and skills in: using digital technlgies safely. This may be dne in the cntext f the practical tasks undertaken in Part A, as standalne tasks, r a mixture f bth appraches. In cnstructing simple learning tasks t be undertaken by students the prvider will ensure that tasks prvide pprtunities fr students t develp and demnstrate their knwledge, understanding and skills in: identifying and fllwing given guidelines/prcedures relating t the access and use f cmputers and ther digital technlgies including: all prvider-prescribed ccupatinal/wrkplace health and safety prcedures (e.g. keybard hygiene, trip hazards) simple ergnmics (e.g. sitting crrectly at a cmputer desk hw and why) the physical learning envirnment (e.g. eating/drinking rules) identifying ptential dangers in revealing persnal infrmatin (such as cntact details r credit card/bank accunt infrmatin) when using , the internet and scial media (e.g. harassment, cyber bullying, credit card infrmatin theft) identifying ptential ways f intrducing malware t a cmputer (e.g. pening an attachment n an unslicited may intrduce a virus). While the list abve describes cmpulsry cntent, tasks may invlved the study f additinal issues related t the use f digital technlgies. In cnstructing tasks t be undertaken by students the prvider will ensure that tasks are cntextualised in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace. Student will undertake simple reviews f their perfrmance in cmpleting assigned tasks. This may invlve: discussing wrk/finished prduct with teacher cmparing features f wn finished prduct with the task specificatins. Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

5 5 Basic Cmputing ASSESSMENT Criterin-based assessment is a frm f utcmes assessment that identifies the extent f student achievement at an apprpriate end-pint f study. Althugh assessment as part f the learning prgram is cntinuus, much f it is frmative, and is dne t help students identify what they need t d t attain the maximum benefit frm their study f the curse. Therefre, assessment fr summative reprting t the TQA will fcus n what bth teacher and student understand t reflect end-pint achievement. The standard f achievement each student attains n each criterin is recrded as a rating f C (satisfactry standard), accrding t the utcmes specified in the standards sectin f the curse dcument. A t ntatin must be used where a student demnstrates any achievement against a criterin less than the standard specified fr the C rating. A z ntatin is t be used where a student prvides n evidence f achievement at all. Prviders ffering this curse must participate in the quality assurance prcesses. Internal assessment f all criteria will be made by the prvider. Assessment prcesses must gather evidence that clearly shws the match between individual student perfrmance, the standards f the curse and the student s award. Prviders will reprt the student s rating fr each criterin t the Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESSES The fllwing prcess will be facilitated by the TQA t ensure there is: a match between the standards f achievement specified in the curse and the skills and knwledge demnstrated by learners cmmunity cnfidence in the integrity and meaning f the qualificatin. Prcess The TQA will verify that the prvider s curse delivery and assessment standards meet the curse requirements and cmmunity expectatins fr fairness, integrity and validity f qualificatins the Authrity issues. This will invlve checking: student attendance recrds; and curse delivery plans (the sequence f curse delivery/tasks and when assessments take place): assessment instruments and rubrics (the rules r marking guide used t judge achievement) class recrds f assessment examples f student wrk that demnstrate the use f the marking guide samples f current student s wrk, including that related t any wrk requirements articulated in the curse dcument. This prcess may als include interviews with past and present students. It will be scheduled by the TQA using a risk-based apprach. CRITERIA The assessment fr the curse is based n whether a learner can: 1 Identify and use cmmn sftware tls 2 Identify and use cmmn hardware tls 3 Use basic internet brwser and functins 4 Cmplete activities and tasks as directed. Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

6 6 Basic Cmputing STANDARDS Criteria 1. Identify and use cmmn sftware tls The learner crrectly: C Rating (satisfactry standard) distinguishes dcument files frm sftware applicatins matches basic sftware tls t given tasks (e.g. wrd prcessr fr text creatin, spread sheet fr simple budget) launches/pens sftware applicatins creates, pens, saves and prints dcument files uses basic features f cmmn sftware applicatins (e.g. underline and bld functins in a wrd prcessr, insert a frmula t add cells in a spread sheet, crps r rtates an image in graphics sftware). Criteria 2. Identify and use cmmn hardware tls The learner crrectly: C Rating (satisfactry standard) identifies cmmn hardware tls (e.g. screen, keybard, printer, muse) matches cmmn hardware tls t given tasks (e.g. printer t create a hardcpy, keybard fr textual input, speaker fr audi utput) uses cmmn hardware tls t cmplete given tasks (e.g. turn hardware n/ff, print a dcument, cmpetently uses muse/keys/tuch pad t mve cursr and select ptins/functins). Criteria 3. Use basic internet brwser and functins The learner: C Rating (satisfactry standard) cmpetently uses basic webpage navigatin (e.g. scrlling, selecting hyperlinks) cmpetently uses cmmn internet brwser tls (e.g. bkmarks, histry, mving between windws) cmpetently uses simple internet search strategies as directed cmpses, sends, receives and pens simple s (e.g. single recipient, n attachments) identifies ptential ways f intrducing malware (e.g. pening an attachment n an unslicited may intrduce a virus) identifies ptential ways in which persnal safety/security can be cmprmised when using the internet, and scial media (e.g. giving persnal infrmatin r bank details t thers). Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

7 7 Basic Cmputing Criteria 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed The learner: C Rating (satisfactry standard) maintains task fcus fr agreed perids crrectly identifies simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace interprets simple written and pictrial instructins t access and use digital technlgy cmpletes tasks/activities in nminated/agreed timeframes cmpletes mst aspects f a given task/activity reviews wn perfrmance fllws given ccupatinal health and safety prcedures and directives when using cmputers and digital technlgy. QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE Basic Cmputing, TQA level 1, size value f 10 (with the award f): SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT (SA) PRELIMINARY ACHIEVEMENT (PA) AWARD REQUIREMENTS The final award will be determined by the Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity frm the 4 ratings. The minimum requirements fr an award in Basic Cmputing TQA 1 are as fllws: SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT (SA) 4 C ( satisfactry standard ) ratings PRELIMINARY ACHIEVEMENT (PA) 3 C ( satisfactry standard ) ratings Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

8 8 Basic Cmputing EXPECTATIONS DEFINED BY NATIONAL STANDARDS The Basic Cmputing curse meets the requirements f the unit f cmpetency FSKDIG02 Use digital technlgy fr simple wrkplace tasks frm the Fundatin Skills Training Package. A learner wh gains a qualificatin in Basic Cmputing with a Satisfactry Achievement award may reasnably expect a Registered Training Organisatin with the unit n its scpe t grant direct recgnitin (Recgnitin f Prir Learning / credit transfer) fr FSKDIG02 Use digital technlgy fr simple wrkplace tasks n the basis f successful achievement in this TQA accredited curse. The relatinship between Basic Cmputing and FSKDIG02 Use digital technlgy fr simple wrkplace tasks is shwn in the table belw: FSKDIG02 Use digital technlgy fr simple wrkplace tasks Basic Cmputing Element (essential utcme) Perfrmance Criteria Criteria Standard Element/s 1. Prepare t use digital technlgy 1.1 Identify simple wrkplace tasks 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed crrectly identifies simple tasks in everyday adult settings, including the wrkplace 1.2 Identify apprpriate digital technlgy fr the task 1. Identify and use cmmn sftware tls (crrectly) matches basic sftware tls t given tasks (e.g. wrd prcessr fr text creatin, spread sheet fr simple budget) 2. Identify and use cmmn hardware tls (crrectly) matches cmmn hardware tls t given tasks (e.g. printer t create a hardcpy, keybard fr textual input, speaker fr audi utput) 1.3 Interpret simple wrkplace infrmatin and terminlgy This Perfrmance Criteria is implicitly assessed in Criterin 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed) cmpletes mst aspects f a given task/activity It is als explicitly assessed in: Criterin 1. Identify and use cmmn sftware tls, standard elements distinguishes dcument files frm sftware applicatins 2. Identify and use cmmn hardware identifies cmmn Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

9 9 Basic Cmputing FSKDIG02 Use digital technlgy fr simple wrkplace tasks Basic Cmputing Element (essential utcme) Perfrmance Criteria Criteria Standard Element/s tls hardware tls (e.g. screen, keybard, printer, muse) 3. Use basic internet brwser and functins cmpetently uses simple internet search strategies as directed 2. Cmplete simple wrkplace task 2.1 Interpret simple written and pictrial instructins t access and use digital technlgy 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed interprets simple written and pictrial instructins t access and use digital technlgy 2.2 Fllw wrkplace prcedures t perfrm a task using technlgy 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed cmpletes tasks/activities in nminated/agreed timeframes cmpletes mst aspects f a given task/activity fllws given ccupatinal health and safety prcedures and directives when using cmputers and digital technlgy 2.3 Review perfrmance 4. Cmplete activities and tasks as directed reviews wn perfrmance COURSE EVALUATION Curses are accredited fr a specific perid f time (up t five years) and they are evaluated in the year prir t the expiry f accreditatin. As well, anyne may request a review f a particular aspect f an accredited curse thrughut the perid f accreditatin. Such requests fr amendment will be cnsidered in terms f the likely imprvements t the utcmes fr students and the pssible cnsequences fr delivery f the curse. The TQA can evaluate the need and apprpriateness f an accredited curse at any pint thrughut the perid f accreditatin. Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014

10 10 Basic Cmputing ACCREDITATION The accreditatin perid fr this curse is frm 1 January 2014 t 31 December VERSION HISTORY Versin 1 Accredited n 9 September 2013 fr use in This curse replaces Cmputing (ICT110109) that expired n 31 December Tasmanian Qualificatins Authrity Perid f Accreditatin: 1/1/ /12/2018 Versin 1 Date f Publishing: 23 May 2014