BS: Bespoke or specialist software

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1 This is the ability to select and use a suitable bespoke or specialist software application to carry out an appropriate data processing task. It includes understanding the capabilities of the software and the types of tasks for which it is suitable, as well as the skills and techniques needed to use the software application appropriately and effectively. Examples of specialist software include: > logistics planning applications > computer aided design (CAD) applications > computer animation applications > music composition and editing applications Some organisations have software applications developed specifically for employees to be able to carry out particular tasks or activities (bespoke applications). For example, for customer relationship management, stock control, plant control, engineering diagnostics, credit management or analysing sales performance. A. A foundation user can use basic bespoke or specialist software tools and techniques appropriately for straightforward or routine. Any aspect that is unfamiliar will require support and advice from others. defined as basic because: > the software tools and functions involved will be predefined or commonly used; > the range of inputting, manipulation and outputting techniques are straightforward or routine; and > the data type and structure will be predetermined or familiar. B. An intermediate user can select and use a wide range of intermediate bespoke or specialist software tools and techniques for that is at times non-routine or unfamiliar. Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support and advice from others. defined as intermediate because: > the software tools and functions involved will at times be non-routine or unfamiliar; > the choice and use of input, manipulation and output techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements and at times be multi-step; and > the user will take some responsibility for inputting, manipulating and outputting the. C. An advanced user can select and use a range of advanced bespoke or specialist software tools and techniques for complex or non-routine. defined as advanced because: > the software tools and functions used will be complex, and at times involve having the idea that there may be a tool or function to do something (eg improve efficiency or create an effect), exploring technical support, selfteaching and applying; > the inputting, manipulating and outputting techniques will be complex, and will involve research, identification and application; and > the user will take full responsibility for inputting, manipulating and outputting the. Pages 72 of 140 Final version approved March 2009 Copyright e-skills UK Sector Skills Council Ltd 2009

2 BS:A1 Input, organise and combine using bespoke or specialist software BS:A2 Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present A1.1 Input relevant accurately into existing templates and/or files so that it is ready for processing A1.2 Organise and combine of different forms or from different sources A1.3 Follow local and/or legal guidelines for the storage and use of data where available A1.4 Respond appropriately to data entry error messages A2.1 Use appropriate tools and techniques to edit, process or format A2.2 Check meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as A2.3 Use appropriate presentation methods and accepted layouts Types of bespoke : Information will vary according to the software for Inputting : Inputting tools and techniques will vary according to the camera, mobile phone camera) Combining techniques: Insert, size, position, wrap, order, group Guidelines for the storage and use of data: Set by employer or organisation. Policies relating to security, backup and data protection; guidelines for data format; compliance, audit and reporting requirements. File management will vary according to the application. Process sort, pre-set queries, simple operator formulas, charts and graphs Check bespoke : Checks will vary according to the type of and software, but could include: spell check, grammar check, accuracy of figures, labelling and size of images, volume of sound Copyright e-skills UK Sector Skills Council Ltd 2009 Final version approved March 2009 Pages 73 of 140

3 BS:B1 Input and combine using bespoke or specialist applications B1.1 Input relevant accurately so that it is ready for processing B1.2 Select and use appropriate techniques to link and combine of different forms or from different sources within the software B1.3 Respond appropriately to data entry error messages Types of bespoke : Information will vary according to the software for Inputting : Inputting tools and techniques will vary according to the camera, mobile phone camera) Combining techniques: Insert, size, position, wrap, order, group, import data, links and references to external data BS:B2 Use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve efficiently B2.2 Select and use appropriate structures and/or layouts to organise B2.3 Apply local and/or legal guidelines and conventions for the storage and use of data where available B2.1 Describe what functions to apply to structure and layout effectively Structures and layouts: Apply and change existing templates, set up templates for inputting or retrieving, apply or change existing styles Guidelines for the storage and use of data: Set by employer or organisation.policies relating to security, backup and data protection; guidelines for data format; compliance, audit and reporting requirements File management will vary according to the application. BS:B3 Use the functions of the software effectively to process and present B3.1 Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to edit, process and format B3.2 Check meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as B3.3 Select and use appropriate methods to present Analysis design queries, mathematical, logical or statistical functions Check : Checks will vary according to the type of and software, but could include: spell check, grammar check, accuracy of figures, labelling and size of images, volume of sound, quality of images and sound, that line, paragraph and page breaks fall appropriately, formatting is consistent, the use of headings and subheadings aid clarity, the placing of images or sound clips Pages 74 of 140 Final version approved March 2009 Copyright e-skills UK Sector Skills Council Ltd 2009

4 BS:C1 Input and combine using bespoke or specialist software C1.1 Input relevant accurately so that it is ready for processing C1.2 Select and use appropriate techniques to link and combine within the application and across different software applications Types of bespoke : Information will vary according to the software for Inputting : Inputting tools and techniques will vary according to the camera, mobile phone camera); shortcuts, customise keys File types and software: Text (eg rtf, doc, pdf), images (eg jpeg, tiff, psd), charts and graphs (eg xls), sound (eg wav, MP3) Combining techniques: Insert, size, position, wrap, order, group; import data, links and references to external data, version control; export data BS:C2 Create and modify appropriate structures to organise and retrieve efficiently C2.2 Create, change and use appropriate structures and/or layouts to organise efficiently C2.3 Manage data files effectively, in line with local and/or legal guidelines and conventions for the storage and use of data where available C2.1 Evaluate the use of software functions to structure, layout and style Structures, layouts and conventions: Apply and change existing templates, set up templates for common, apply or change existing styles, set up styles for Manage data files: File storage, data import and export, restore lost data; identify ineffective backup storage Guidelines for the storage and use of data: Set by employer or organisation.policies relating to security, backup and data protection; guidelines for data format; compliance, audit and reporting requirements File management will vary according to the application. Copyright e-skills UK Sector Skills Council Ltd 2009 Final version approved March 2009 Pages 75 of 140

5 BS:C3 Exploit the functions of the software effectively to process and present C3.1 Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to edit, analyse and format C3.2 Check meets needs, using IT tools and making corrections as C3.3 Identify and respond appropriately to quality problems to ensure that outcomes are fit for purpose and meet needs C3.4 Select and use presentation methods to aid clarity and meaning Analysis design queries, mathematical, logical or statistical functions Check : Checks will vary according to the type of and software, but could include: spell check, grammar check, accuracy of figures, labelling and size of images, volume of sound, quality of images and sound, that line, paragraph and page breaks fall appropriately, formatting is consistent, the use of headings and subheadings aid clarity, the placing of images or sound clips Quality problems with outcomes: Will vary according to the content, for example, text (eg formatting, structure), images (eg size, position, orientation), numbers (eg decimal points, accuracy of calculations), sound (eg volume, sound clip out of sync) Pages 76 of 140 Final version approved March 2009 Copyright e-skills UK Sector Skills Council Ltd 2009