PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS
ISCED UNIT CODE: 0611 351 02A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: IT/OS/ICTA/CR/02/4/MA
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to perform computer operations. It involves
processing computerized word documents, manipulating computerized spread sheets,
maintaining computerized databases, prepare Power point presentation, manipulating graphic
application and performing online collaboration.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key outcomes which These are assessable statements which specify
make up workplace function the required level of performance for each of the
elements.
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1. Process computerized word 1.1 Ergonomics risk factors observed as per
document work place procedures
1.2 Word document is created as per work
requirements
1.3 Tables are created and manipulated as per
work requirements
1.4 Mail merging is performed as per work
requirements
1.5 Word processing Objects are inserted as per
user requirements
1.6 List of figures and table of content are
generated as per user requirements
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2. Manipulate computerized spread 2.1 Spreadsheet workbook is created as per work
sheet requirements
2.2 Cell referencing is performed as per task
requirements
2.3 Formula and functions are applied as per
work requirements
2.4 Charts are generated as per work
requirements
3. Maintain computerised database 3.1 Computerised database user requirements are
collected as per work requirements.
3.2 Computerised database schema are designed
as per task requirements.
3.3 Creation of Computerized database objects
as per task requirements.
3.4 Data manipulation is performed as per task
requirements.
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4. Prepare Power point presentation 4.1 Power-point slides are created as per work
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4.2 Presentation views are exhibited as per work
requirements
4.3 Animations and transitions are performed as
per work requirements
4.4 Slideshow is Presented as per work
requirements
5. Manipulate graphic application 4.5 Identifying graphic design requirements
4.6 Graphic design created as per task
requirements
4.7 Graphic design published as per the task
requirements
6. Perform document production 6.1 Document is printed as per user
specifications
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6.2 Documents are scanned as per user
specifications
6.3 Documents are duplicated as per user
specifications
7. Perform Online Collaboration 7.1 Identification of Online collaboration
tools as per the task requirements
7.2 Prepare online collaboration as per the
task requirements.
7.3 Apply online collaborative tools as per
the task requirements.
7.4 Demonstrating Mobile collaborations as
per task requirements
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
1. Word Processing • Picture
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• Table
• Charts
2. Functions may include • Sum
but are not limited to:
• Count
• Average
• Max
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• Rank
3. Presentation views may These are the methods used to show the presentation to the
include but are not audience.
limited to:
• Outline
• Normal
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• Slide sorter
• Notes page
• Reading view
4. Online document Is the use of web-based applications or platforms to create,
processing may include edit, store, share and collaborate on various types of
but is not limited to: documents.
• Online data entry
• File conversion
• Google documents
• E- tasks
5. Online collaboration: These are the online web-based tools and services performed
This may include but not
• Video conferencing
limited to:
• Chatting
• Cloud computing
• Social media
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• Mailing
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Communication skills
• Evaluation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Social media
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• Online storage
• Online meetings
• Online data entry
• E-tasks
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency
1.1 Created a word document
1.2 Inserted objects
1.3 Performed mail merging
1.4 Created a table of contents
1.5 Created a workbook
1.6 Performed cell referencing
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1.8 Generated charts
1.9 Performed Data manipulation
1.10 Made a presentation
1.11 Created animations and transitions
1.12 Printed a document
1.13 Scanned a document
1.14 Duplicated a document
1.15 Transferred a file online
1.16 Processed a document online
1.17 Performed online collaboration
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take place
2.2 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take
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3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Demonstration
3.2 Practical assignment
3.3 Oral Questioning
3.4 Written Test
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment
4.1 On-the-job
4.2 In a simulated work environment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector,
information for workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment
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